Richard Cole
Investment Adviser Representative at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
Professional summary
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Richard Cole is an investment adviser representative with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2007 and have been registered with 8 firms, including LPL Financial LLC and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Pennsylvania and Texas.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Pennsylvania, Texas
- Broker:
6 states and territories
California, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- CF Advisors GroupMay 2026 – no end date reportedPittsburgh, PA
- Ameritas Investment Company, LLCMay 2026 – no end date reportedLincoln, NE
- Ameritas Advisory Services, LLCMay 2026 – no end date reportedLincoln, NE
- UnemployedJan 2018 – Jul 2019Pittsburgh, PA
- Citizens Securities, Inc.Mar 2016 – Jan 2018Pittsburgh, PA
- PNC InvestmentsJul 2019 – Mar 2020Pittsburgh, PA
- Charales Schwab & Co., Inc.Mar 2020 – Jan 2024Cranberry Township, PA
- Charles Schwab BankMar 2020 – Jan 2024Cranberry Township, PA
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedJun 2024 – Aug 2024Sewickley, PA
- Citizens FinancialOct 2014 – Jan 2018Pittsburgh, PA
- UnemployedJan 2024 – Jun 2024Allison Park, PA
- CUSO Financial Services, LPAug 2024 – May 2025San Diego, CA
- LPL Financial LLCMay 2025 – May 2026Monaca, PA
Official records & sources
Data as of August 9, 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)
- 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
Client types the firm serves
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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