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Kimberly A. Carroll

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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CRD#: 6877337
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Professional summary


Kimberly Ann Carroll, who also goes by Kim Carroll, Kimberly A Hooper, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Kimberly is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Kimberly has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kim Carroll | Kimberly A Hooper

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.
Western PA Financial Center dba Ameritas Financial Services of WPA; same as branch; inv rel; financial services agency; Insurance Agent / Broker; start date=06/2021; hrs/mo=120; trading hrs/mo=120; sale of traditional life insurance and annuity products, manage a portion of another Registered Representative's book of business and begin some financial planning services with some of his clients * Michele's Dance Center; 9825 Perry Hwy, Wexford PA 15090; non-inv rel; teaching dance to children from ages 2-18; Dance Teacher; start date=09/2003; hrs/mo=1; trading hrs/mo=0; substitute on occasion for the staff if they are unavailable to teach students various dance styles including tap, ballet, jazz and hip-hop * Notary Public; same as branch; non-inv rel; notarize documents; Notary Public; start date=01/2018; hrs/mo=1; trading hrs/mo=1; notarize documents * Carroll Consulting, LLC; non inv rel; 11 Wisteria Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235; Tax purposes; Owner; start date=01/2024; hrs/mo=120; trading hrs/mo=120; Same duties and responsibilities as a financial advisor * Strategic Associates; non inv rel; 701 S Main St Ste 330, Logan, UT 84321; Consulting; Referrer; start date=01/2024; hrs/mo=1; trading hrs/mo=1; Refer clients for tax mitigation services * Rising Phoenixes LLC; non-inv rel; 1807 Meadville St, Pittsburgh, PA 15214; Purchase and management of rental properties; Member; start date=04/2024; hrs/mo=1; trading hrs/mo=1; Partnering to manage rental properties.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Kimberly Ann Carroll's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: Foster Plaza Building #11 790 Holiday Drive - 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
RIA
CRD#: 317245
Pittsburgh, PA
Current

July 6, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 7 Parkway Center Ste 650, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
BD
CRD#: 14869
Pittsburgh, PA
Past

July 6, 2021 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

October 31, 2018 - June 4, 2021

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

December 11, 2017 - June 4, 2021

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
PITTSBURGH, PA

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
(1/11/2024)
RR
Florida
(7/11/2022)
RR
Louisiana
(5/1/2023)
RR
Maryland
(1/12/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(6/21/2023)
RR
New York
(11/23/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(3/10/2025)
RR
Ohio
(10/1/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/6/2021)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(11/1/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(11/9/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(7/11/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/31/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/19/2019
General Securities Representative 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#: 317245Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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