Michael E. Jones

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES

Libertyville, IL 60048

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CRD#: 7229661

Professional summary

Michael Edward Jones, who also goes by Michael Jones, Mike Jones, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Libertyville, Illinois and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Peoria, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Jones | Mike Jones

Other business activities

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Friese Financial Advocates; same as branch; inv rel; financial advisory services; Employee; start date=10/2021; hrs/mo=160; trading hrs/mo=120; assist Managing Director, marketing responsibilities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 5, 2022 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 740 Florsheim Dr Ste 10, Libertyville, IL 60048Office #2: 4930 N Executive Dr Ste B, Peoria, IL 61614

RIA

CRD#: 317245

Libertyville, IL

Current

January 5, 2022 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 4930 N Executive Dr Ste B, Peoria, IL 61614Office #2: 740 Florsheim Dr Ste 10, Libertyville, IL 60048-3757

CRD#: 14869

Peoria, IL

Past

December 9, 2020 - September 30, 2021

NEWEDGE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 171351

Arlington Heights, IL

Past

June 9, 2020 - October 8, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL

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

Arkansas
(3/3/2023)

California
(5/16/2025)

Colorado
(3/3/2023)

Florida
(3/3/2023)

Illinois
(1/5/2022)

IAR

Illinois
(1/5/2022)

Indiana
(9/25/2025)

Maryland
(7/3/2024)

Pennsylvania
(4/15/2025)

Texas
(5/16/2025)

IAR

Texas
(5/17/2025)

Washington
(4/21/2023)

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 65

Date: 11/16/2020

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/21/2020

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 6/9/2020

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 7/2/2019

Securities Industry Essentials 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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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Edward Jones's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

NEWEDGE ADVISORS

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 11/16/2020

Series 63

Date: 8/21/2020

Series 7TO

Date: 6/9/2020

SIE

Date: 7/2/2019

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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