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Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Lincoln, NE SEC Registered Investment Advisor Retail CIK: 0001901275
13F Score ?
9
3Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
13F Score ?
7Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
S&P 500 ?
80
Benchmark
$2.58B
AUM
+0.00%
2026 Q1
+10.53%
1-Year Return
+17.62%
Top 10 Concentration
+6.76%
Turnover
-3.77%
AUM Change
Since 2021
First Filing
1075
# of Holdings

Fund Overview

13F Filed: 2026-05-12

As of 2026 Q1, Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc manages $2.58B in reported 13F assets , holds 1075 positions with +17.62% top-10 concentration , and delivered a 1-year return of +10.53% on its disclosed equity portfolio. Filing 13F reports since 2021.

About

Investment Strategy

Analytics Summary

Risk Profile

Key Personnel

William Lester — President
Mark Meints — Chief Investment Officer
JoAnn Martin — Chief Compliance Officer
Official 13F Filings — SEC EDGAR Key personnel and Fund Overview may contain mistakes

Activity Summary — 2026 Q1

Q1 2026 13F Filed: May 12, 2026

Top Buys

% $
Stock % Impact
+0.36%
+0.34%
+0.33%
+0.32%
Bond/Debt
+0.26%
+0.24%

Top Sells

% $
Stock % Impact
-0.68%
-0.46%
-0.31%
-0.29%
-0.29%
-0.28%

Top Holdings

2026 Q1
Stock %
2.99%
ETF
2.00%
ETF
1.82%
1.67%
1.65%
ETF
1.64%
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Activity Summary

Latest
Market Value $2.58B
AUM Change -3.77%
New Positions 212
Increased Positions 324
Closed Positions 63
Top 10 Concentration +17.62%
Portfolio Turnover +6.76%
Alt Turnover +8.72%

Sector Allocation Trends

Quarterly History
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Holdings Analysis

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Positions Dynamics

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Portfolio Analytics — Latest

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NVDA 88.1
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Style Drift 0.12
Sector Rotation 0.38

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Underperformance Analysis — Top 10 Holdings vs SPY

Backtesting Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC's top 10 holdings against SPY identified 13 underperformance periods. Worst drawdown: 2023-11 – 2024-03 (-15.8% vs SPY, 5 quarters). Currently underperforming.

Avg. lag: -4.2% vs SPY Avg. duration: 2.6 quarters
Backtest Snapshot — Top 10 Holdings (Mn-Weighted)

The ticker-level breakdown shows how each of Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC's top holdings contributed to portfolio returns quarter by quarter. Strongest recent contributors inside the last 5 years of the quarterly Top 10 backtest window: QQQ (2022 Q1 – 2025 Q4, +9.6 pts), SPYG (2022 Q2 – 2025 Q4, +6.8 pts), AAPL (2021 Q4 – 2025 Q4, +4.8 pts), MTUM (2022 Q2 – 2025 Q2, +3.5 pts), IJH (2022 Q2 – 2025 Q1, +3.2 pts) .

Strategy ann.: 4.7% SPY ann.: 13.5% Period: 2022–2026
Best Recent Contributors — Last 5Y
3 of 5 recent top contributors lagged SPY, which means even some of this fund's best return drivers still failed to beat a simple index over the same window.
2022 Q1 – 2025 Q4 • 16Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
QQQ
+116%
SPY
+82%
Contrib
+9.6%
2022 Q2 – 2025 Q4 • 13Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
SPYG
+106%
SPY
+86%
Contrib
+6.8%
2021 Q4 – 2025 Q4 • 15Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
AAPL
+31%
SPY
+43%
Contrib
+4.8%
2022 Q2 – 2025 Q2 • 10Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
MTUM
+58%
SPY
+61%
Contrib
+3.5%
2022 Q2 – 2025 Q1 • 11Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
IJH
+45%
SPY
+68%
Contrib
+3.2%
Stock return (green = beat SPY)   Stock return (red = lagged SPY)   SPY same period   Cumulative contribution during the last 5 years of the quarterly Mn-weighted Top 10 strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc invest in?
Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC employs a diversified, blended investment philosophy appropriate for the broad retail and high-net-worth client base served by the advisory practice. The firm's approach emphasizes prudent asset allocation across major market sectors, seeking to capture equity market participation while managing risk through diversification and quality-focused security selection. **13F Portfolio Composition** analysis reveals broad positioning across large-cap equities spanning technology, healthcare, financials, consumer discretionary, and industrial sectors, reflecting a generalist orientation designed for wealth accumulation and preservation objectives. The investment process prioritizes companies with established market positions, proven profitability, and liquidity characteristics appropriate for client portfolios of varying sizes. **Sector Allocation History** across the firm's filing record demonstrates measured positioning consistent with benchmark-aware portfolio construction while maintaining flexibility for tactical adjustments. The characteristically low turnover profile indicates a patient, long-term investment approach where core positions compound through market cycles, minimizing transaction costs and tax drag for client benefit. **Top 10 Holdings Concentration** reflects diversified construction appropriate for wealth management mandates, balancing meaningful equity exposure with risk distribution across multiple positions and sectors.
What is Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc's AUM?
Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc reported $2.58B in 13F assets as of 2026 Q1. Note: 13F AUM reflects only long equity positions reported to the SEC and may differ from total assets under management.
How concentrated is Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc's portfolio?
Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc holds 1075 disclosed positions. The top 10 holdings represent +17.62% of the reported portfolio, indicating a diversified investment approach.
How to track Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc 13F filings?
Track Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc's quarterly filings on SEC EDGAR or on this page — data is updated within days of each filing deadline. Subscribe to 13Foresight for position-change alerts.
Who manages Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc?
Ameritas Advisory Services, Llc is managed by William Lester (President), Mark Meints (Chief Investment Officer), JoAnn Martin (Chief Compliance Officer).

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