Brian Heiss

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

COPLEY, OH

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CRD#: 5948677

Professional summary

Brian Heiss, who also goes by Brian E. Heiss, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Copley, Ohio and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Brian E. Heiss

Other business activities

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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

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 317245

COPLEY, OH

Current

June 28, 2018 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 5900 "o" Street, Lincoln, NE 68510-2234

CRD#: 14869

Lincoln, NE

Past

July 11, 2018 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Past

February 22, 2018 - July 5, 2018

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 120222

LOUISVILLE, KY

Past

February 22, 2018 - July 5, 2018

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 120222

LOUISVILLE, KY

Past

November 29, 2016 - February 1, 2018

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 16443

APPLETON, WI

Past

November 29, 2016 - February 1, 2018

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 16443

APPLETON, WI

Past

January 2, 2013 - February 1, 2018

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2225

FAIRVIEW PARK, OH

Past

January 2, 2013 - February 1, 2018

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 2225

FAIRVIEW PARK, OH

Past

September 23, 2011 - December 4, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

AKRON, OH

Past

August 18, 2011 - December 4, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

AKRON, OH

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

Indiana
(7/11/2018)

Ohio
(6/28/2018)

IAR

Ohio
(11/1/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/16/2011

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: 8/17/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 5/9/2014

General Securities Principal 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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Brian Heiss

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brian Heiss's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/16/2011

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/17/2011

Series 24

Date: 5/9/2014

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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