Shawn McMahon is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 24 years of industry experience, including more than a decade with Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company. McMahon serves as treasurer for the Glendale River Hills School District Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on raising and distributing charitable contributions to support local education. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides access to direct advisory programs, financial planning, and third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Matthew Michini is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Principal Securities Inc., Michini Wealth Management, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in business consulting that focuses on exit planning and value growth for business owners. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs, with investment implementation largely carried out on a discretionary basis by TPMMs.

William Van Buren is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Vision Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual, and SagePoint Financial, among others. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in fixed insurance positions covering life, disability, annuities, long-term care, Medicare supplements, health, and group benefits. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Charles Frein is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016. He also has over two decades of experience with Principal Life Insurance Co. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel residing abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Karl Lunney is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at 360 Wealth & Benefits Inc, Principal Securities Inc, Excalibur Financial Group, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member coordinating charitable mission trips and holds leadership positions as president of two homeowners associations. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions with both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Timothy Phillips is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Elk Grove, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal, he worked in logistics and healthcare, including roles at Avanti Logistics, LLC, where he is the owner, and DaVita. He also serves as treasurer on the board of Cosumnes Wrestling, a nonprofit youth wrestling club. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Jody Brown is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 5 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company in 2026, she worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities from 2023 to 2026, and at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services from 2020 to 2022. She also served in a long-term role at Frisco ISD from 2000 to 2023. Brown serves on the board of directors for FASTPacs, a nonprofit organization based in Frisco, TX. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory arrangements.

Travis Borchardt is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 65 credentials and has worked at Principal Life Insurance and Principal Securities for the duration of his career. Borchardt serves as a military police officer in the Nebraska Army National Guard and is an elected member of the Hickman, Nebraska City Council. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel overseas. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Marc Shepherd is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Union Financial, Optima Financial Services, Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, MML Investors Services LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for his homeowners association and provides Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage insurance products to clients aged 65 and older. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm’s advisory services feature direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Jeffrey Zorn is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2019. Prior to this, he was involved with Java Pura LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Foundation and is also a football official. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory services emphasize direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Michael Mcmullan is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 24 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2010. He is involved in selling life insurance focused on long-term care and Medicare Advantage plans through outside entities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Caden Svoboda is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Arkway Wealth and Northwestern Mutual, and has officiated high school boys wrestling in Nebraska outside of his financial advisory role. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

James Mccann is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities, Inc. since 2016 and 2018, respectively. Mccann serves as board chair and finance committee member for Central Susquehanna Sight Services and is an advisory board member of the Community Giving Foundation, a local organization that distributes grants to nonprofit social service agencies. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Kasey Gray is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Their work history includes roles at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co, Johnson Insurance Consultants, and Principal Securities Inc. Outside of advising, Kasey provides babysitting services in Duluth, MN. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm’s advisory services feature direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Christian Prim is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance since 2022 and is also associated with Journey Financial Advisors and RoshekSkinner Financial Services. Previously, he was involved with Canyon Coffee Roasters and Norfolk Country Club. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Aaron Clayberg is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2015. Outside of finance, he operates a commercial cleaning service. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad, with a focus on financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Travis Hilsabeck is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Co since 2016, and previously spent time at BlueSpring Wealth Management and Principal Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO and co-owner of Alinc Enterprises LLC, a sporting goods sales business. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through investment adviser and promoter arrangements.

Nicholas Myers is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wealthgate Financial and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has worked part-time as a delivery driver and been involved with the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm’s advisory services include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Ryan Moser is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Life Insurance Company and its affiliated firms since 2007 and also spent time at Retirement Resource Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Ryan G Moser LLC, which he uses for payroll administration. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers through advisory and promoter arrangements.

Cesar Romero is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Addison, TX, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal, he worked at firms including Cetera Advisor Networks and Sageview Advisory. He is involved in the sales and service of outside fixed insurance products, including life, annuities, disability income, long-term care, health, and group insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs, with investment implementation generally carried out on a discretionary basis by these managers.