Robert Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Jacksonville, FL, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Deutsche Bank Securities. He is also the owner of Opes Wealth Management, a business providing holistic financial planning and related services. 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 provides direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

David Vartanian is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Central Valley Strategic Wealth Management and Principal Securities, and his background includes roles with multiple Major League Baseball teams and local school districts. He serves as a board member and investment committee volunteer for the COS Foundation, which supports fundraising and investment oversight for a local college. 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 managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Mary Vandyke is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Bettendorf, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Principal entities since 2004, including Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Co. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property in Ankeny, IA. 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.

Joshua Herbst is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Dubuque, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Metlife Securities, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Union Financial, Inc. He serves as President-Elect of NAIFA Dubuque. 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 manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Emily Marr is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple Principal-affiliated entities, including Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company, and previously at McCune Whiteley Wealth Management. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a broad 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 manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Jordan Janis is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance, Raymond James & Associates, and Morgan Stanley. Janis serves as a board member of the Wake Forest College Board of Visitors and is president-elect of WAKERaleigh, a volunteer group that engages Wake Forest University alumni and affiliates through various events. 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 plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Eric Dietzenbach is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Calmar, IA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Incorporated, and Dietzenbach Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a local roofing business owned with his wife's family, where he contributes to business strategy. 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 investment implementation typically handled on a discretionary basis.

Michael Stepanski is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal, he was affiliated with Principal Life Insurance Co. and Principal Financial Group. He also held a role supporting his father as a registered private staff member focused on comprehensive financial planning and wealth management. 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 consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Shannon Richardson is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Empower Retirement, Bank of America, Merrill, and Community Banks of Colorado. 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, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various arrangements.

John Hopper is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding credentials including ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65. He has 55 years of industry experience, with prior roles at THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, Financial Independence Planning Group, and has maintained his own firms, Hopper Financial Group, Inc. and Blanton & Hopper Investments, for over 25 years. He is also involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance products such as fixed life insurance, annuities, disability income, and health insurance. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions, utilizing both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Randall Malone is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently practicing with Principal Financial Services. His career includes roles at United Financial Advisors LLC and Principal Securities Inc., along with ownership of Malone Financial Services, LLC. He also serves as an advisor to the Congressman Brian Stiel Insurance and Financial Advisory Board, providing input on federal legislation related to insurance and finance. 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. The firm focuses on direct advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to third-party money manager solutions implemented primarily on a discretionary basis.

Mark Peterson is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arthur J Gallagher & Co since 2023 and maintains ongoing roles with Johnson Insurance Consultants and Princor Financial Services Corporation. Peterson is involved in managing employer-based retirement plans and providing financial advising for individuals and families. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions with both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Joanna Beachly is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at IronWorks Financial, Progressive Wealth Strategies, and Focused Financial, among others. She also participates as a speaker in educational workshops through Second Saturday, addressing budgeting and income considerations related to divorce. 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 under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Laura Norcross is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Mason City, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner and partner in farm land LLCs and assists with the management and maintenance of a condominium property. 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’s advisory approach includes financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under advisory and promoter arrangements.

Holly Karasinski is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Grand Rapids, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Life Insurance since 2007 and with Princor since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she sells fixed annuities, fixed life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, group benefits, and health insurance through various carriers. 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 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.

Paula Smith is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2003 and also maintains a longstanding role with Principal Life Insurance Company dating back to 1995. Outside her advisory work, she is the owner of a farm in New Ulm, TX, managed by her husband. 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 U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various arrangements.

Charles Gallagher is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is the chairman of the Orange County National Eagle Scout Association and owns an early-stage tech startup developing video editing software. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation managed primarily on a discretionary basis by the third-party managers.

Ryan Scott is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company since 2009. Scott is also the owner of Scott Wealth Planning LLC and a partner in an LLC formed to manage joint business interests. 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 financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Rosemary Martinez is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal since 1998 and also has a longstanding role at Principal Life Insurance Company beginning in 1996. Martinez serves as a bank trust officer, a position that supports the management of Principal retirement plan accounts across multiple business lines. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to 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 under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Antony Barber is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, MML Investors Services LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in helping Medicare beneficiaries select health plans and also manages rental properties. 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.