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Stephen L. Bruneau

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES
Weston, MA 02493
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CRD#: 870787
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Professional summary


Stephen Louis Bruneau, CFP®, who also goes by Steve Bruneau, is a registered financial advisor currently at AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Weston, Massachusetts and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Weston, Massachusetts.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. Stephen has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 22TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steve Bruneau

Other business activities


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LICENSED AS AN INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS * BOSTON 128 INSURANCE AGENCY INC; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; LIFE, DISABILITY, HEALTH, LTC, ANNUITY SALES, ALL NON-VARIABLE PRODUCTS; PRESIDENT; START DATE=01/1987; HRS/MO=40; TRADING HRS/MO=30; SALES, ADMIN AND MANAGEMENT * BOSTON 128 COMPANIES INC; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; INDUSTRY LEVEL SALES TRAINING AND INSURANCE SALES; PRESIDENT; START DATE=01/1987; HRS/MO=5; TRADING HRS/MO=5; TRAINING AND SALES, MARKETING AND PROMOTION * Stephen L. Bruneau, author; same as residence; non-inv rel; I have written a novel (fiction/mystery/thriller) that is to be self-published and may receive royalties; Author; start date=03/2019; hrs/mo=40; trading hrs/mo=0; I am the author of a novel called The MIT Murders * SLB Publishing LLC; same as branch; non-inv rel; I write thriller novels for my own entertainment; Owner; start date=03/2019; hrs/mo=40; trading hrs/mo=0; I write fiction thriller stories

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1987

Experience


Current

November 1, 2021 - Present

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 42 Fairview Rd, Weston, MA 02493
RIA
CRD#: 317245
Weston, MA
Current

June 30, 2006 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
WESTON, MA
Past

June 30, 2006 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

September 27, 2003 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14646
WESTON, MA
Past

September 2, 2003 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14646
WESTON, MA
Past

April 3, 2002 - September 6, 2003

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14035
WESTON, MA
Past

June 20, 2000 - September 6, 2003

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

June 3, 1996 - June 16, 2000

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD
Past

December 16, 1989 - May 8, 1990

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

August 11, 1987 - December 16, 1989

LINSCO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 524
Past

February 11, 1987 - May 31, 1996

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14646
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

May 29, 1985 - February 18, 1987

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
Past

April 25, 1984 - April 10, 1985

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Past

April 12, 1983 - April 10, 1985

MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2682
Past

March 2, 1983 - December 16, 1989

LINSCO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 524
Past

August 31, 1979 - April 8, 1982

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403

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
(10/15/2015)
RR
Connecticut
(6/30/2006)
RR
Florida
(6/30/2006)
RR
Idaho
(8/30/2021)
RR
Illinois
(6/12/2019)
RR
Indiana
(6/12/2019)
RR
Kansas
(6/12/2019)
RR
Maine
(6/12/2015)
RR
Maryland
(1/19/2011)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/30/2006)
IAR
Massachusetts
(11/1/2021)
RR
Michigan
(9/11/2018)
RR
Minnesota
(7/6/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/30/2006)
RR
New Jersey
(6/12/2019)
RR
New York
(6/12/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(6/12/2019)
RR
Ohio
(10/10/2016)
RR
Oregon
(8/27/2007)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/12/2019)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/30/2006)
RR
South Carolina
(1/7/2020)
RR
Texas
(6/12/2019)
IAR
Texas
(11/1/2021)
RR
Vermont
(6/12/2019)
RR
Virginia
(6/12/2019)
RR
Washington
(9/16/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/28/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/25/1979
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/20/1996
General Securities Principal 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#: 317245Weston, MA 02493

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