Scott C. Planer

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

FOLSOM, CA 95630

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CRD#: 5137468

Professional summary

Scott Christopher Planer, who also goes by Scott C Planer, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Folsom, California and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Folsom, California.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Scott has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Scott C Planer

Other business activities

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CAPSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; LIFE INSURANCE AGENT; START DATE=03/2018; HRS/MO=400; TRADING HRS/MO=200; WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES ON WEALTH PLANNING, LOSS PREVENTON THROUGH LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCTS;

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 620 Coolidge Dr Ste 190, Folsom, CA 95630

RIA

CRD#: 317245

FOLSOM, CA

Current

April 16, 2018 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 620 Coolidge Dr Ste 190, Folsom, CA 95630

CRD#: 14869

FOLSOM, CA

Past

April 27, 2018 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Past

February 17, 2015 - April 23, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 468

ROSEVILLE, CA

Past

June 13, 2011 - April 23, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

ROSEVILLE, CA

Past

December 19, 2006 - May 31, 2011

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

LIVERMORE, CA

Past

October 11, 2006 - December 20, 2006

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

DULUTH, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Arizona
(1/4/2021)

Arkansas
(11/28/2022)

California
(4/16/2018)

IAR

California
(11/1/2021)

Colorado
(11/2/2022)

Louisiana
(9/19/2023)

Maine
(7/23/2021)

New Mexico
(6/14/2023)

Tennessee
(11/28/2022)

Texas
(11/16/2023)

IAR

Texas
(11/17/2023)

Washington
(11/28/2022)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/9/2014

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/23/2006

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/10/2006

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1998 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

5900 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

Mailing Address

Phone number

(800) 335-9858

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

560

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (9/19/2025)

AMERITAS INVESTMENT STRATEGIES WRAP BROCHURE (9/19/2025)

AMERITAS WEALTH PLATFORM (9/19/2025)

GALAXY WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/19/2025)

GALAXY II WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/19/2025)

CONSTELLATION WRAP FEE PROGRAM (9/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	41,501
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 11,506,548,514

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/28/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/23/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Scott C. Planer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Scott Christopher Planer's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/9/2014

Series 63

Date: 8/23/2006

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 6

Date: 10/10/2006

FINRA

Current Firm

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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