Steven Lowe is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. for 10 years and holds a role at Principal Life Insurance Co. dating back 21 years. 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.

Grayden Stone is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal, he worked at Dakota Community Investments and holds experience at several regional institutions including Dakota Community Bank & Trust and Dickinson State University. Stone also maintains an outside insurance position involving life, disability, long-term care, annuities, group products, and property and casualty insurance through various carriers. 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 abroad. The firm provides direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under multiple advisory and promoter arrangements.

Joseph Sissel is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Union Financial, Inc. from 2021 to 2024. In addition to his advisory roles, he has been involved in consulting on HVAC enclosures through Bay to Bay Balancing, a business he operated from 1994 to 2017. 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 plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Wendell Epps is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities since 1998 and has worked with Principal Life Insurance since 1997. 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 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.

Scott Krueger is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. Krueger has worked with Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2009 and Principal Securities Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a color commentator for the Iowa Wild hockey team. 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 military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically carried out on a discretionary basis by third-party managers.

Craig Forster is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Principal Financial Services since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an election clerk in Tarrant County, Texas. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Andrew Vandehey is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and operates Vandehey Financial Services Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant track and field coach at Kaukauna High School. 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’s advisory approach includes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Michael Muersch is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Downers Grove, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2008. He is also involved in health and fixed life insurance brokerage activities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, 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.

Lane Johnson is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Cambridge Investment Research from 2013 to 2016 and was involved in custom construction for over a decade. 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 plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Tyrone Petsche is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience and has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1998. 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 stationed abroad. The firm’s advisory offerings include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Brian Jenks is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Minnetonka, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 40 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1985 and has been involved with Roy Jenks & Associates Inc. since the same year. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Power Corner LLC, an entity focused on operational support and practice succession planning for advisors. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Christopher Ianni is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Advisors of Delaware Valley, Principal Securities Inc, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he provides tax preparation services to a select group of clients and writes life, disability, annuities, group, individual, and long-term care insurance products. 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 include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Jenifer Dahir is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Omaha, NE, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she sells individual and small group health insurance plans as well as fixed life 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, 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.

Stephen Sawyer is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in White Bear Lake, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Principal Financial Services and related entities since 2026 and previously worked at OSAIC and Securities America. Outside of his advisory role, he operates The Sawyer Group, which involves the sale of non-registered insurance products and client outreach through a dedicated website. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Shareef Doumet is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions for six years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a bank/trust officer supporting retirement plan account relationships and assists with business development and consulting for a boutique interior design firm. Principal Securities provides brokerage and 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 manager programs, with investment implementation generally handled on a discretionary basis by the TPMMs.

Lisa Hunter is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. She has worked at Pinnacle Wealth Partners since 2025 and previously at Shieldmaiden Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the sales and service of fixed life insurance, annuities, and other insurance products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Melissa Couch is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Principal Financial Services since 2020 and has prior experience with Principal Life Insurance Company, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and Jhfn Sii. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm’s advisory services include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically managed on a discretionary basis by third-party managers.

Jeff Ruen is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Austin, TX, holding a Series 66 credential and 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Leander Wealth Management, Crystal Falls Financial Group, and several securities and insurance firms dating back to 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a local high school booster club. 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 Wright is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Principal Financial Services since 1997, including roles at The Principal Financial Group and Almond Valley Wealth Management. Wright is involved in fee-based financial planning and investment management, as well as marketing financial seminars through an outside business activity. 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 managers under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Donald Sketchley is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JP Morgan Securities, and various insurance companies. Outside of his advisory work, he has driven for Uber to supplement income while building his practice. 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 solutions under various adviser and promoter arrangements.