Malinda S. Williams

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

Sumter, SC 29150

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CRD#: 5232257

Professional summary

Malinda Starr Williams, who also goes by Malinda S Sapp, Malinda Starr Sapp, Malinda Starr Williams, Malinda Williams, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Sumter, South Carolina and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Sumter, South Carolina.

Malinda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Malinda has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Malinda S Sapp | Malinda Starr Sapp | Malinda Starr Williams | Malinda Williams

Other business activities

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THE AFP GROUP; 602 SAWYER ST STE 120, HOUSTON TX 77007; INV REL; MARKETING; INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISOR; START DATE=02/2022; HRS/MO=0; TRADING HRS/M0=0; MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY * FAMILY HOUSING ADVISORY SERVICES; 2401 LAKE ST, OMAHA, NE, 68111; NON-INV REL; NON-PROFIT PROVIDING HOME BUYER EDUCATION AND RESOURCES; DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; START DATE=05/2021; HRS/MO=100; TRADING HRS/MO=70; PROVIDE VISION AND LEADERSHIP FOR OMAHA 100 INC., DIRECTS AND IMPLEMENTS THE STRATEGIC PLAN, DEVELOPS AND BALANCES THE BUDGET, PROVIDES ACCOUNTABILITY, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ORGANIZATION * MVEST WEALTH PARTNERS; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; MARKETING; OWNER; START DATE=07/2019; HRS/MO=0; TRADING HRS/MO=0; USED FOR MARKETING ONLY

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 5, 2022 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 32 S Wise Dr, Sumter, SC 29150

RIA

CRD#: 317245

Sumter, SC

Current

March 5, 2022 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 32 S Wise Dr, Sumter, SC 29150

CRD#: 14869

SUMTER, SC

Past

September 3, 2019 - March 21, 2022

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 46173

Sumter, SC

Past

August 29, 2019 - March 21, 2022

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

Sumter, SC

Past

July 9, 2019 - August 29, 2019

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

COLUMBIA, SC

Past

May 22, 2018 - May 3, 2019

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 2881

OMAHA, NE

Past

May 18, 2018 - May 3, 2019

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

OMAHA, NE

Past

May 9, 2016 - May 13, 2018

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 20472

OMAHA, NE

Past

May 4, 2016 - May 13, 2018

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472

OMAHA, NE

Past

April 15, 2010 - March 9, 2016

EDWARD JONES

RIA

CRD#: 250

YAKIMA, WA

Past

January 5, 2010 - March 9, 2016

EDWARD JONES

CRD#: 250

YAKIMA, WA

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".

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

California
(6/20/2022)

Georgia
(4/19/2022)

Louisiana
(6/30/2022)

Maryland
(9/1/2022)

Nevada
(5/3/2022)

New Mexico
(5/5/2022)

Ohio
(4/12/2022)

South Carolina
(3/5/2022)

IAR

South Carolina
(3/5/2022)

Texas
(3/5/2022)

IAR

Texas
(3/5/2022)

Virginia
(3/28/2022)

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 66

Date: 4/10/2010

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/4/2010

General Securities 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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Malinda S. Williams

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Malinda Starr Williams's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

EDWARD JONES

EDWARD JONES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/10/2010

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/4/2010

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

Company Information

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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