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Nicholas Smith

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
DALLAS, TX
·CRD# 7691900·3 years experience

Professional Summary

Nicholas Smith, who also goes by Nicholas A. Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Dallas, Texas. Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Nicholas has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Nicholas A. Smith

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Years of Experience

3 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 317245
RIA
17300 Preston Rd Ste 260, Dallas, TX 75252
February 23, 2023 - Present
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 14869
BD
17300 Preston Rd Ste 260, Dallas, TX 75252
September 28, 2023 - Present

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Current Firm

AA
AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/13/1998 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5900 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510

Phone Number

(800) 335-9858

# of Employees

797

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (10/1/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

45,299

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$13,746,443,625

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025Cover PageReport
07/23/2024Cover PageReport

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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 * FOSTER FINANCIAL GROUP; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; WEALTH MANAGEMENT; AGENT; START DATE=03/2023; HRS/MO=140; TRADING HRS/MO=100; WEALTH MANAGEMENT * SMITH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; 10407 ESTATE LN, DALLAS, TX, 75238; INV REL; FINANCIAL CONSULTING; OWNER; START DATE=02/2023; HRS/MO=10; TRADING HRS/MO=10; FINANCIAL CONSULTING * PENCO PARTNERS, LLC; 2120 HOLLY CREEK DR, TYLER, TX, 75703; INV REL; RENTAL PROPERTIES; DIRECTOR; START DATE=06/2017; HRS/MO=12; TRADING HRS/MO=12; RENTAL PROPERTIES * SMITH AVIATION, LLC; 2120 HOLLY CREEK DR, TYLER, TX, 75703; NON INV REL; PROPERTY RENOVATIONS; DIRECTOR; START DATE=06/2017; HRS/MO=3; TRADING HRS/MO=3; BUSINESS MANAGEMENT * CANVAS FINANCIAL; 847 SANSOME 4TH FL, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111; INV REL; FINANCIAL ADVISOR; AGENT; START DATE=02/2023; HRS/MO=50; TRADING HRS/MO=50; FINANCIAL ADVISOR * SMITH & CO HOMES, LLC; NON INV REL; SAME AS RESIDENCE; REAL ESTATE; PARTNER; START DATE=12/2020; HRS/MO=0; TRADING HRS/MO=0; BUY AND SELL PROPERTIES

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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".
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AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 317245 / SEC#: 801-55153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(11/8/2024)
RR
Arizona
(11/8/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(11/8/2024)
RR
California
(11/8/2024)
RR
Colorado
(11/8/2024)
RR
Florida
(11/8/2024)
RR
Georgia
(11/8/2024)
RR
Illinois
(1/29/2024)
RR
Kansas
(11/8/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(11/8/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(11/8/2024)
RR
Maine
(11/8/2024)
RR
Maryland
(11/8/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/8/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(11/8/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(11/8/2024)
RR
Missouri
(11/8/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(11/8/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(11/8/2024)
RR
New York
(11/8/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(11/8/2024)
RR
Ohio
(11/8/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(11/8/2024)
RR
Oregon
(11/8/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/8/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(11/8/2024)
IAR
Texas
(2/23/2023)
RR
Texas
(10/24/2023)
RR
Utah
(1/2/2024)
RR
Virginia
(11/8/2024)
RR
Washington
(11/8/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/8/2024)

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

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2023About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 2022About the Series 65 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2023About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Sep 2023About the SIE exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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