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Manuel E. Martinez

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
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CRD#: 840279
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Professional summary


Manuel Emilio Martinez, who also goes by Manny Martinez, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Escondido, California and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Escondido, California.

Manuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1977. Manuel has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 22TO, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Manny Martinez

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 * Martinez & Winter; same as branch; inv rel; fixed insurance products; Agent; start date=02/2007; hrs/mo=100; trading hrs/mo=100; sales of fixed insurance products

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Manuel Emilio Martinez'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: 325 W 3rd Ave Ste 203, Escondido, CA 92025
RIA
CRD#: 317245
ESCONDIDO, CA
Current

June 30, 2006 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 325 W 3rd Ave Ste 203, Escondido, CA 92025
BD
CRD#: 14869
ESCONDIDO, CA
Past

June 30, 2006 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

February 9, 2004 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14646
ESCONDIDO, CA
Past

March 1, 1997 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14646
ESCONDIDO, CA
Past

September 20, 1983 - February 12, 1997

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

July 18, 1977 - February 23, 1983

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580

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
(6/30/2006)
IAR
California
(11/1/2021)
RR
Colorado
(6/30/2006)
RR
Florida
(6/5/2008)
RR
Maryland
(5/8/2012)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/21/2016)
IAR
Texas
(11/1/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/5/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/10/1977
Registered Representative Examination
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#: 317245Escondido, CA 92025

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