Nicholas D. Mccleary

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

DEWITT, MI 48820

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CRD#: 6055201

Professional summary

Nicholas David Mccleary, who also goes by Nick Mccleary, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Dewitt, Michigan and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Dewitt, Michigan.

Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Nicholas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Nick Mccleary

Other business activities

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CASTLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; PROVIDE FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS SUCH AS LIFE, DISABILITY, & FIXED ANNUITIES; PRESIDENT/CO OWNER; START DATE=05/2018; HRS/MO=60; TRADING HRS/MO=60; MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT OF AGENTS WHILE PROVIDING INSURANCE TO THE CLIENTS WE SERVE FOR PLANNING AND PROTECTION NEEDS * NM Financial LLC; same as residence; inv rel; LLC established for my securities, advisory and planning business through AIC and AAS; Owner; start date=11/2021; hrs/mo=80; trading hrs/mo=80; financial planning, consulting and investment management * McCleary Properties LLC; same as residence; non-inv rel; LLC created for the purchase of my office space; Member; start date=09/2022; hrs/mo=2; trading hrs/mo=0; LLC created for the purchase of of my office to operate out of, I plan to operate out of one of the suites and lease out the other suite

Blog Corner

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

Office #1: 132 N Bridge St Ste B, Dewitt, MI 48820

RIA

CRD#: 317245

DEWITT, MI

Current

November 20, 2018 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 132 N Bridge St Ste B, Dewitt, MI 48820

CRD#: 14869

Dewitt, MI

Past

November 29, 2018 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

HOLT, MI

Past

May 8, 2018 - November 12, 2018

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 4173

Holt, MI

Past

May 8, 2018 - November 12, 2018

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4173

Holt, MI

Past

January 31, 2013 - May 17, 2018

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 1137

Lansing, MI

Past

January 28, 2013 - May 17, 2018

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

Lansing, MI

Past

August 16, 2012 - February 14, 2013

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 15296

LANSING, MI

Past

July 11, 2012 - February 14, 2013

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

LANSING, MI

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

Arizona
(12/22/2021)

California
(4/8/2019)

Colorado
(5/8/2019)

Florida
(11/26/2018)

Georgia
(11/30/2018)

Illinois
(11/30/2018)

Indiana
(11/20/2018)

Kentucky
(11/17/2021)

Michigan
(11/20/2018)

IAR

Michigan
(11/1/2021)

Minnesota
(11/17/2021)

New York
(1/8/2019)

Ohio
(11/17/2021)

Texas
(6/5/2020)

IAR

Texas
(11/1/2021)

Virginia
(12/7/2018)

Wisconsin
(11/25/2019)

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: 8/8/2012

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: 7/10/2012

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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Nicholas D. Mccleary

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Nicholas David Mccleary's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/8/2012

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/10/2012

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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