Richard Addy is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Irmo, SC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Life Insurance, TD Bank N.A., LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, Athene Annuity and Life Company, and TD Ameritrade. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Ted Ramaekers is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2022, and prior experience at American Home Shield. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-owner of KTM ROCKS LLC, a band-related LLC. 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.

Adam Brophy is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Menomonee Falls, WI. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He is a 50% owner and active manager of Union Financial, Inc., and is a managing member of Bad Partners, LLC. 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, with investment implementation generally handled on a discretionary basis by the third-party managers.

Russell Postell is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Ameritas Advisory Services LLC, Ameritas Investment Company LLC, Gebhardt Group, Farmers Financial Solutions, R Postell Insurance, and Capstone Financial Group. Outside of advisory duties, he is active as an insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed annuities, life, disability income, long-term care, group, and supplemental benefits. Principal Securities offers 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 emphasize financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Brett Gallagher is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Boise, ID, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Financial Services since 2016 and serves as President of Royal Truth Financial, LLC, where he provides financial advisory and consulting services to individuals and businesses. Gallagher also maintains an insurance agent role specializing in health, life, annuities, disability income, and long-term care 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 provides direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions with a focus on ongoing client reviews and multiple promoter and referral arrangements.

Mai Walls is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Allianz Life Financial Services and Messerli & Kramer PA. Outside of financial services, she has been involved with AmWay since 2004. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Roger Zahn is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, including over two decades with Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. Zahn also owns Zahn Financial Services LLC, a firm he established to support joint expenses and staff payroll with a partner. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Craig Smith is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a wedding officiant and pre-marital counseling facilitator. 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 accounts.

Robert Castle 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 Castle Financial Services and Principal Securities since 2016, as well as Principal Life Insurance Company since 2015. His other business activities include working with fixed insurance, fixed life, annuities, disability income, and long-term care products. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Edythe Findlay is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 32 years of industry experience, including roles at Wayland Financial Group and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, she is involved in providing customer servicing and support for group qualified plan clients at Wayland Financial Group. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm’s advisory services emphasize financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Brendan Donaghey is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., and Equitable Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a referee at sporting events in Boston. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed accounts.

John Dennis is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2005 and IronWorks Financial since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Gingersnap Ventures, LLC, a real estate holding company. 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.

Karen Hamilton is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Union Financial, Inc., Principal Securities Inc., Fourth Column Financial Group, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is a founder and committee member of the Karen's Kids Scholarship Fund, which provides educational scholarships. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty U.S. military personnel overseas. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Dane Secoy is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Atlanta, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Dane has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2000. He also serves as a bank officer for Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships across the firm’s insurance, broker-dealer, and trust services. 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 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.

Erik Hoeflinger is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Downers Grove, IL, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance, along with time spent in full-time education and various positions outside the financial industry. He is also involved in outside insurance sales, focusing on fixed annuities and life, disability, and long-term care insurance products through multiple carriers. 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 solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Robert Crandall is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2004. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance activities including life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Austin Nichols is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services holding a Series 66 license. He has been with Principal and its affiliated entities since 2024. Prior to joining the financial services industry, he worked at Veenker Golf Course and attended Iowa State University. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and active-duty military personnel outside the United States. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Matt Reekers is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Sioux Falls, SD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and has also been associated with Armor Wealth Management and Principal Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he sells fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance through various carriers. 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 asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

John Madden is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Orlando, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Madden sells supplemental health insurance and fixed insurance products, including fixed life, annuities, disability insurance, 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, and military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jennifer Torgrude is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Neenah, WI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at MassMutual and Thrivent Financial. She serves as Advisory Board President for the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin – Fox Cities and provides specialized financial planning for families with loved ones who have disabilities through Synergy Advisory Group. 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 provides direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third‑party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically carried out on a discretionary basis by third‑party managers.