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Kate K. Cihon

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
Denver, CO 80210
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CRD#: 5649040
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Professional summary


Kate Kilgore Cihon, who also goes by Kate Leann Cihon, Kate Leanne Kilgore, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Denver, Colorado and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Kate is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Kate has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kate Leann Cihon | Kate Leanne Kilgore

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; *RANDY R. KILGORE & COMPANY; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; FOCUSES ON THE DESIGN OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PACKAGES AND PERSONAL LIFE INSURANCE, RETIREMENT PLANNING AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES; VICE PRESIDENT; START DATE=03/2009; HRS/MO=160; TRADING HRS/MO=100; MY FATHER AND I FORMED A PARTNERSHIP-THIS IS HIS SUCCESSION PLAN; *UNITED WEALTH ADVISORS GROUP, LLC (UWAG); SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; AFFILIATE OF UWAG BY WAY OF ULC FINANCIAL; AGENT AFFILIATE IN COLORADO; START DATE=03/2017; HRS/MO=15; TRADING HRS/MO=15; USING ADDITIONAL UWAG RESOURCES; *Kilgore Cihon Advisor Group; 312 S Weber St Ste 230, Colorado Springs CO 80903; inv rel; life insurance, investments and health insurance; Vice President; start date=02/2009; hrs/mo=120; trading hrs/mo=120; manage and oversee firm operations, sale of health insurance to businesses and individuals, 401(k) advisory services, life/health/disability insurance for individuals, investment services; * NAIFA; 2901 Telestar Ct, Falls Church VA 22042; inv rel; largest professional association dedicated to the protection and advancement of insurance and financial advisors nationwide; President Elect; start date=01/2016; hrs/mo=8; trading hrs/mo=8; helping lead the local NAIFA-CO chapter

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Kate Kilgore Cihon's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1221 S Clarkson St Suite 302, Denver, CO 80210Office #2: 312 S Weber St Ste 230, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
RIA
CRD#: 317245
Denver, CO
Current

January 2, 2013 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 312 S Weber St Ste 230, Colorado Springs, CO 80903Office #2: 1221 S Clarkson St Suite 302, Denver, CO 80210
BD
CRD#: 14869
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past

January 10, 2013 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
DENVER, CO
Past

July 2, 2010 - January 3, 2013

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past

April 22, 2009 - January 3, 2013

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

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
California
(1/2/2013)
RR
Colorado
(1/2/2013)
IAR
Colorado
(11/1/2021)
RR
Montana
(10/9/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(2/1/2022)
RR
New York
(1/2/2013)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/25/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/19/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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
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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts41,501
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,506,548,514

Accountant surprise examination report


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

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Company Information


AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245Denver, CO 80210

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