Frank Pugliese is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Mt Pleasant, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. He is also the owner of Trinity Wealth Partners, a non-investment-related business. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various adviser and promoter arrangements.

Thomas Jesser is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Independence, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and offering 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Life Insurance Company since 1998 and Principal Securities Incorporated since 1995, while leading The Jesser Group since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling and servicing individual and group medical insurance, fixed annuities, disability, and long-term care insurance. 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’s advisory services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions, with investment implementation typically carried out on a discretionary basis by third-party managers.

Kara Koch is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Wellington, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Life Insurance Company and Princor Financial Services Corporation since 2002. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a bank trust officer for Principal Bank and Trust Company, managing 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, estates, 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.

Ryan Donovan is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience at Principal Financial Services in Indianapolis, IN, where he has worked since 1997. His credentials also include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a deacon at Colonial Hills Baptist Church, participating in church committees and ministries. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, 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 referral arrangements.

Austin Smith is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including previous roles at American Express and MThree Consulting. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Smith Financial Corp., which focuses on sales and service of securities and fixed products. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

James Muccigrosso is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Chesterfield, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and has been associated with Principal Life Insurance Company since 1998. Outside of investment advising, he occasionally sells group insurance to existing clients. 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 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.

Brock Cooper is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Saint Croix Falls, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Financial Services since 2013 and is currently associated with Principal Workforce, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing family investment and tax entities. 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.

Chance Naugle is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his career in the financial industry in 2026. Prior to joining Principal, he worked in various roles outside finance, including positions in hospitality and full-time education. 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 overseas. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Rachael Mckellar is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. She has 19 years of industry experience, including more than a decade with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company. She also serves as a bank/trust officer for Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan accounts across multiple business lines. 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 under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Monica Yeung is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and AIA International Ltd. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a licensed realtor and provides notary services. 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 emphasize direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Brian Long is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Neenah, Wisconsin. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Union Financial, Inc., Synergy Advisory Group, Principal Securities INC, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Additionally, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products such as life, annuities, and disability insurance on a part-time basis. 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 consulting, and access to third-party money managers, implementing investment strategies primarily on a discretionary basis.

Devon Philip is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He operates under the Philip Financial Group DBA, providing employee benefits consulting and financial advisory services to businesses of various sizes, including health, life, and annuity products, as well as individual insurance through ACA plans and Medicare supplements. 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 approach includes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Louis Himelreich is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of experience in financial services. He is currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services and Andmore Wealth Partners LLC, a firm he co-founded to provide comprehensive financial planning and investment services. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Advisors of Delaware Valley, MetLife Securities, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the Community Service Chair for the Rotary Club of Newark (Delaware). Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically managed on a discretionary basis by those third-party managers.

Tracey Knos is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, she owns a photography business, Nora James Photography, which operates on a referral basis. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. 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.

Bryce Bergey is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Malvern, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, Bergey serves as a bank/trust officer to support Principal’s retirement plan account relationships. 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 plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Nelson Saladino is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Monarch Wealth Management Group since 2020 and has additional experience with Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company beginning in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Saladino is licensed as an insurance agent offering fixed life, annuity, disability income, health, long-term care, Medicare supplements, and group products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various adviser and promoter arrangements.

Eric Howard is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Financial Group and its affiliated entities since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Howard serves on the boards of local youth sports organizations, including the Bettendorf Wrestling Club and a community softball and baseball group. 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 provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under several advisory and promoter arrangements.

Carson Wirges is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc before joining Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he plays guitar and occasionally performs live or teaches lessons, and he is a licensed Notary Public in Colorado. 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 approach includes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Grant Hickman is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Princor Financial Services Corporation and Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. since 2011. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed 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.

John Woodward is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Securities since 1992 and leadership positions at multiple Watermark entities focused on advisory and employee benefits services. Outside of his advisory work, Woodward serves as president and treasurer of the Serenity Ridge Association in Grand Rapids, MI. 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 consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.