San Ramon, CA 2000 Crow Canyon Place Office

Christopher Riel is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Golden Gate Wealth and Tax Partners, Riel Financial, and David White & Associates, where he is a partner. In addition to his advisory roles, he is licensed as an independent insurance agent for selling fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary advice through a combination of model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

David Zook is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021. Prior to this, he has been associated with Ameritas Life Insurance, Ameritas Investment Corp, and David White & Associates, where he is also licensed as an independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary advice.

Bradley Tarter is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas and its affiliated entities since 2006 and is a senior partner at David White & Associates, where he is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary programs utilizing a combination of in-house model portfolios and third-party managers, with a platform integrated closely with Ameritas affiliates.

Matthew Dolan is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Ameritas Investment Corp., and David White & Associates. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent to sell fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers various discretionary and non-discretionary programs, including model portfolios and third-party subadvisers, and integrates its services with Ameritas affiliates to serve a diverse client base.

Christopher Benz is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Advisory Services and Ameritas Investment Company since 2023 and is also associated with David White & Associates. Outside of his advisory roles, Benz has experience in consulting and education, including a seven-year tenure at Elite Aesthetics Consulting Co. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, fiduciary retirement plan services, and employs model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, with an emphasis on both discretionary and non-discretionary advice.

Dennis Culver is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, based in San Ramon, CA, and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameritas in 2021, he worked at Mutual Securities, Insight Wealth Strategies, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Culver is also a reporter for Bay City News, a news wire service. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, utilizing a combination of in-house model portfolios and third-party managers.

Maxwell Michels is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including at David White & Associates and Ameritas Investment Company, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with The Nines Baseball. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies, with an integrated platform that includes affiliate relationships and technology partnerships.

John Perlite is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Ameritas Investment Company, David White & Associates, First Republic Bank, HSBC, Merrill Lynch, and Thompson Financial Group. He is also engaged in financial planning through David White & Associates. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary programs using a combination of in-house models and third-party managers, and integrates services across affiliated broker-dealers and investment advisers.

Matthew Halick is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and also works with Garaventa Accountancy Corporation as an assistant, supporting tax document preparation. Additionally, he serves as treasurer for the Sacramento Safari Club, a conservation-focused organization. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a platform approach combining in-house model portfolios, third-party managers, and integration with Ameritas affiliates to offer comprehensive investment solutions.

John Estes is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Ameritas Investment Company, LLC, and David White & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as a basketball referee for AAU since 2015. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services through a range of strategies and affiliated professionals.

Brendan Halick is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His background includes roles at HSBC Bank USA NA and HSBC Securities USA Inc, as well as current associate advisor positions supporting senior partners at David White & Associates and Barto Lucas. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients through a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs that include in-house model portfolios and third-party managers.

Aaron Hunter is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with over nine years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 65 license and has worked at Hunter Tax Associates, Inc., David White & Associates, and Sterck Kulick Oneil. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs with multiple portfolio management options, integrating services with its affiliated broker-dealer and investment adviser.

David Lucas is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with David White & Associates since 1990 and has been involved with Ameritas entities since 2006. Lucas is also a partner at BartoLucas LLC and Barto/Lucas Insurance & Financial Services, where he collaborates on group insurance programs and works with the California Judges Association. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, fiduciary retirement plan advice, and custom portfolio strategies, supported by affiliated advisers and a firm investment committee.

Scott Pence is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Ameritas entities since 2008 and also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products through David White & Associates. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services using model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals.