Juan Barcena is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Austin, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Barcena Financial Group and 6Pillars Financial Services. Barcena serves as a board member for both the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Foundation for Better Business Bureau. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

David Griffith is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Newnan, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2019, as well as prior experience with Sterne Agee and his own firm, Griffith Financial Group. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Nathan Morales is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2017, and previously was with Watermark Investment Services and Watermark Advisory Group LLC. Outside his advisory role, Nathan is also licensed as an insurance agent focusing on fixed life, health, group, long-term care, and variable annuities. 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 asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Corey Carney is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Brentwood, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Carney serves as a trustee board member responsible for facilities upkeep and management at Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church and also participates in football officiating for the TSSAA. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Kelly James is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities, Inc. in 2026, he worked at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC from 2023 to 2026, and at PRUCO Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2021 to 2023. He was also self-employed for ten years before entering the advisory industry. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and various institutional clients. The firm’s advisory offerings include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Kamaljit Kaushal is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at New York Life Insurance Company, Eagle Strategies, and Principal Securities Incorporated. Kaushal serves as a board member and immediate past president of the India Association of North Texas, an organization dedicated to preserving Asian Indian arts and culture. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through direct advisory programs and referral arrangements.

Gerald Nelson is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Memphis, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Union Financial since 2022 and has also been associated with Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Nelson owns Azariah Publishing, Inc., a company involved in purchasing rights to books with expired copyrights and book publishing, and serves as a board member for the Precision Metalforming Association, supporting brand awareness and networking in Tennessee. 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’s advisory services include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Lisa Hennesay is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company since 2014 and at Principal Securities Inc. since 2008, while also leading Central Valley Strategic Wealth Management & Insurance Services as a financial advisor since 2017. Her background includes roles in insurance sales and retirement services. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm’s advisory services emphasize direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Paul Adkins is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2019, as well as Parsonex Advisory Services from 2016 to 2019. Prior to his advisory career, he spent 22 years at Home Depot. He is also licensed as an agent for fixed insurance products including fixed life, annuities, disability, 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, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel abroad. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Alison Smith is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience, having worked at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. since 2001. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in community and nonprofit activities, including serving as a troop leader for the Girl Scouts of Connecticut, a board member of the Westport Country Playhouse, and a chapter leader for Ms President US, a civic leadership organization for young women. 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.

Steven Alderete is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Meridian, ID, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a worship minister at Eagle Christian Church, leading music and worship for public services. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including 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 asset allocation and separately managed account solutions through advisory programs and promoter arrangements.

Andrew Tillery is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Peachtree Planning and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and spent over a decade at Southern Company. He serves as president of the Oak Mountain Middle School Athletic Boosters, a nonprofit organization supporting local school athletics. Principal Securities offers 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 include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs available through investment adviser and promoter arrangements.

Ashton Schwickerath is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Dietzenbach Financial and Kout Farms. 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, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Thomas Hoffman is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in New Brighton, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones, Waddell & Reed, LPL Financial, and Green Guardian Wealth Management before joining Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he has a rental arrangement for a condominium bedroom in New Brighton. 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, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Richard Morhardt is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, based in Norfolk, NE. He has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2013. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Carl Hendrix is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, Empower, and STANDARD. He also serves as a bank officer at Principal Bank & Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships across insurance, broker-dealer, and bank trust offerings. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Mark Sanders is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Roseville, CA, holding ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and has operated Sanders Financial Design & Insurance Solutions since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling and servicing various health and life insurance products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions through both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Dax Welsheimer is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services. His prior roles include positions at Dostal and Kirk and Principal Securities, Inc. Beyond his advisory work, he serves as a Care Pastor at Rock City Church, where he oversees various care-related community activities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory services include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Jeffrey Soares is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Melville, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Union Financial, Inc. since 2021 and has been with Principal Securities since 2014. Outside of advising, he is involved in selling fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, and disability insurance through various carriers. 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 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.

Radhika Rahalkar is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Principal Life Insurance Company and teaching positions at several colleges affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University. 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’s advisory offerings include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various investment arrangements.