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Bret J Klabunde

Investment Adviser Representative at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Lincoln, NECRD #7124426Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
7 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Bret J. Klabunde is an investment adviser representative with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC in Lincoln, NE, where they have been registered since 2021. They have worked in the securities industry since 2019 and were previously registered with Ameritas Advisory Services. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Nebraska and Texas.

Office

390 N Cotner Blvd
Lincoln, NE 68505

Advisors at this office: 8

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Nebraska, Texas
Broker:
27 states and territories

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 11/11/2019
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 8/23/2019
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 8/23/2019

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLCCurrent
11/1/2021 – Lincoln, NE
Ameritas Advisory Services
2/24/2020 – 11/1/2021Lavista, NE

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. University of Nebraska Lincoln
    Aug 2016 – no end date reportedLincoln, NE
  2. Abes Portables
    May 2017 – May 2019Fort Calhoun, NE
  3. Student Support Service
    Oct 2018 – May 2019Lincoln, NE
  4. Yeutter Institute
    Jan 2019 – May 2019Lincoln, NE
  5. Seacrest & Kalkowski
    Nov 2017 – May 2018Lincoln, NE
  6. Klabunde Delivery
    May 2016 – Nov 2016Omaha, NE
  7. Insource
    May 2019 – no end date reportedOmaha, NE
  8. Ameritas Investment Company, LLC
    Aug 2019 – no end date reportedLincoln, NE
  9. Ameritas LIFE Insurance Corp.
    Aug 2019 – no end date reportedLincoln, NE
  10. Insource Financial Advisors
    May 2020 – no end date reportedLincoln, NE
  11. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
    Nov 2021 – no end date reportedLincoln, NE
  12. Investment Advisors, Inc.
    Jan 2024 – no end date reportedFremont, NE

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Other
Firm account minimum
$5,000 (waivable)
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • First $250,0002.00%
  • $250,001 – $500,0001.75%
  • $500,001 – $750,0001.50%
  • $750,001 – $1,000,0001.25%

+2 more tiers on the firm profile

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsInsurance CompaniesCorporations

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
551
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
27
Main office:
Lincoln, NE
SEC file number:
801-55153

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Form ADV data as of October 1, 2026

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