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Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Total advisors

552

Across 270 offices

Clients per advisor

53 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$448,118 Typical

HNW client ratio

3% Low

About

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad mix of clients, including individuals, high‑net‑worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers asset management, financial planning and consulting, retirement plan advisory, and variable product subaccount management across discretionary and non‑discretionary programs.

Advisers (IARs) build portfolios using a combination of model portfolios (both firm‑developed and third‑party), mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, and individual securities, and may engage sub‑advisers or customize models for tax or client‑specific restrictions. The firm operates multiple program platforms (for example, model‑based allocation programs and wrap fee platforms), leverages third‑party technology and managers (including Envestnet and a held‑away retirement platform), and maintains operational practices such as converting holdings to lower‑cost mutual fund share classes when available.

A notable characteristic is its corporate structure: Ameritas is part of a mutual holding company that includes an affiliated broker‑dealer, investment affiliate and insurance company, and its affiliate AIC also functions as a municipal securities dealer, municipal adviser and underwriter — an affiliation that is uncommon among large enterprise advisers and that the firm manages by restricting purchase of municipal securities underwritten by the affiliate. The firm’s product set also includes interval funds and private‑credit or real‑estate‑focused interval strategies and held‑away retirement management, features that expand available investment options but introduce additional liquidity, valuation, and conflict‑of‑interest considerations.

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Expertise

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Demographic focus

Mid-Career Professionals

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Location

19607 Nys Route 3

Watertown NY 13601

Advisors at this office

6

Advisors at this office

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Hayden F

Series 63

Watertown, NY

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Hayden Freeman is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with several Ameritas affiliates and related firms, including United Professional Benefits, United Wealth Advisors Group, and Ameritas Investment Corp. His activities include retirement and estate education planning, as well as life insurance needs analysis. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory through a variety of model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, leveraging both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals
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Neil F

Series 63

Watertown, NY

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Neil Freeman is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple affiliated entities, including United Professional Benefits, United Wealth Advisors Group, LLC, and Ameritas Investment Corp., with roles spanning financial advising and chief operating officer responsibilities. Freeman is also licensed as an independent insurance agent, providing fixed insurance products and health insurance services through affiliated firms. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of investment vehicles and program platforms, supported by third-party technology and managers, and operates within a mutual holding company structure that includes multiple financial services affiliates.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals
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Kim A

Series 63, Series 65

Watertown, NY

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Kim Allen is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, with roles at several firms including United Professional Advisors LLC and United Wealth Advisor Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing operations and providing insurance and employee benefits through multiple affiliated business ventures. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning solutions across discretionary and non-discretionary programs and utilizes multiple platforms and third-party resources to build customized client portfolios.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals
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Arnold P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Watertown, NY

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Arnold Pechler III is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Sage Financial Planning and Sage Income Protection, as well as longstanding involvement with United Wealth Advisor Group and Ameritas-affiliated companies. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent engaged in recruiting, training, and insurance sales activities. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers broad asset management and financial planning services using model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and customized solutions, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals
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Coltan G

Series 66

Watertown, NY

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Coltan Goodwine is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Ameritas and related entities since 2020 and currently also works with United Wealth Advisors Group. His background includes roles in investment and financial planning, as well as paraplanning responsibilities. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of portfolio management strategies using model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, and individual securities, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology providers.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals
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Daniel M

Series 63

Watertown, NY

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Daniel Miles is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameritas and its affiliates since 2017 and is the owner of Miles Ahead Financial Planning and Miles Ahead Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he coordinates adult summer soccer leagues and operates a travel agency specializing in group tours. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across various program platforms, and is part of a mutual holding company with broker-dealer and insurance affiliates.

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals
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