Lee Hopper is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, The O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Financial Independence Planning Group, Inc. Hopper is also the owner and vice president of operations at Hopper Financial Group, Inc., a family corporation involved in accounting and expense management for him and a relative. 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 through both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Peter Watson is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services in Houston, TX. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2016 and operates Watson Wealth Management, an independent LLC. Prior to that, he was with Union Financial, Inc. for one year. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

David Ratcliffe is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Winston Salem, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Ratcliffe has worked with Principal Securities Inc. for 10 years and with Principal Life Insurance Company for 17 years. Outside of finance, he is a playwright, with one of his plays produced commercially and involvement in compensated writing contests. 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.

Tyler Auman is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Union Financial, Inc. He serves as Program Chair for the NAIFA Eastern Iowa Chapter, organizing continuing education events for members. Tyler is also establishing Cedar Wealth Advisors, LLC, offering a range of securities, investment, and insurance products. 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 solutions through both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Thomas Johnson is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Kansas City, MO. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. Since 2011, he has worked with Principal Securities Inc and Principal Financial. In addition to his advisory role, Johnson serves as a bank/trust officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships across the firm’s insurance, broker-dealer, and bank/trust platforms. 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 solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jason Reis is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and previously worked at Long Island Financial Group Inc for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an accounting business that provides tax preparation and bookkeeping services. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm’s advisory services focus on financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed accounts.

Kevin Suen is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Merrill, American Funds, and Principal Financial Group. 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 abroad. 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.

Justin Romero is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, Romero is a partner at Cypress Benefit Solutions, a firm specializing in group insurance and employee benefits. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Neal Cloer is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Austin, TX, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, annuities, 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, 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.

Jason Cummings is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has six years of industry experience and has worked at firms including MassMutual and Northwestern Mutual prior to joining Principal. He serves as a trustee on the board of the Nathan Cummings Foundation. 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 multiple advisory and promoter arrangements.

Matthew Dipuppo is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services. He has worked at Kodiak Wealth Management since 2017 and has been associated with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the West Conshohocken Planning Commission and the West Conshohocken Zoning Board, both unpaid community positions. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional 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.

Patrick Byrne is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA. He holds a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company since 1998 and Principal Securities Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he sells long-term care insurance, term insurance, disability insurance, fixed annuities, and Medicare supplements through various carriers. 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 asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Tara Hulse is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2019 and previously worked at Princor Financial Services Corporation and Principal Life Insurance Co. for two decades. 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.

Jennie Henry is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with over 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2001. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in selling disability, life, long-term care, annuities, and health insurance products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm’s advisory services emphasize financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs.

Michelle Campbell is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Eden Prairie, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She is a 50% co-owner and Vice President of Boys & Tyler Financial Group, a firm specializing in group medical and non-medical fixed insurance products. Michelle also works as a benefits advisor, providing employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. 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 financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

William Gross is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Heartland Farm Partners, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as secretary and treasurer for the Spring Creek North Homeowners Association, a registered nonprofit. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations, with an emphasis on direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Jennifer Mackenzie is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Boyne City, Michigan, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Korthase Flinn since 2014 and High Street Insurance & Financial Services since 2026, following the acquisition and rebranding of Korthase Flinn. Mackenzie has experience with life insurance and annuities as well as financial strategies related to mutual funds and securities. 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 emphasizes direct advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Christopher Thomas is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently associated with Principal Financial Services and holds roles at PV=nRT Financial Group and Bening Financial. Thomas serves as Vice President and past President of the Monroe Kiwanis, where he helps coordinate social and community improvement activities. 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 approach includes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through distinct advisory and promoter arrangements.

Kendall Dungan is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Addison, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an internet-based cookie company called Kendall's Kookies. 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 asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Steven Cannatella is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance and annuity products, including dental and individual health insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.