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Brian J. Russell
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
DALLAS, TX 75252
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CRD#: 5178721
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Professional summary
Brian Jeffrey Russell, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.
Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Brian has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * FOSTER FINANCIAL GROUP; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; AGENT; START DATE=04/2008; SELL INS RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES * CANVAS FINANCIAL; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; DBA USED FOR MARKETING AND FIRM CONSOLIDATION PURPOSES; AGENT; START DATE=08/2018; HRS/MO=4; TRADING HRS/MO=4; AGENT * Name: Cohula Ventures/SA Whirlwind Ventures LTD, Role: Limited Partner, Type: Real Estate, Start Date: 05/31/2021, Investment Related?: No, Address: 905 N Pine Street, San Antonio, TX 78202, Duties: limited partner providing capital
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2009
Experience
Current
November 1, 2021 - Present
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 17300 Preston Rd Ste 260, Dallas, TX 75252RIA
CRD#: 317245
DALLAS, TX
Current
July 8, 2008 - Present
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
Office #1: 17300 Preston Rd Ste 260, Dallas, TX 75252BD
CRD#: 14869
Dallas, TX
Past
September 2, 2008 - November 1, 2021
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past
July 17, 2006 - May 15, 2008
SNIDER ADVISORS
RIA
CRD#: 120943
DALLAS, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
AA
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
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.RR
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
RR
Alabama(3/5/2021)
RR
Arizona(3/5/2021)
RR
Arkansas(3/5/2021)
RR
California(3/5/2021)
RR
Colorado(3/5/2021)
RR
Florida(3/5/2021)
RR
Georgia(3/5/2021)
RR
Illinois(1/29/2024)
RR
Kansas(4/22/2021)
RR
Kentucky(3/5/2021)
RR
Louisiana(11/8/2024)
RR
Maine(10/18/2022)
RR
Maryland(12/9/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(3/5/2021)
RR
Michigan(12/9/2024)
RR
Minnesota(11/8/2024)
RR
Mississippi(3/5/2021)
RR
Missouri(3/5/2021)
RR
Nebraska(6/19/2015)
RR
New Mexico(1/9/2013)
RR
New York(7/31/2018)
RR
North Carolina(3/5/2021)
RR
Ohio(3/6/2021)
RR
Oklahoma(3/5/2021)
RR
Oregon(11/8/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/5/2021)
RR
Rhode Island(3/5/2021)
RR
Tennessee(3/5/2021)
RR
Texas(8/13/2008)
IAR
Texas(11/1/2021)
RR
Utah(1/2/2024)
RR
Virginia(3/5/2021)
RR
Washington(11/8/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(10/2/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AA
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153
RIA
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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
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 | ||
| 07/23/2024 | ||
| 07/27/2023 |
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Company Information
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 317245Dallas, TX 75252TRUST BUT VERIFY
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