Julie Babcock is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Sterling, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Financial Services since 2001 and also held a role at Principal Life Insurance Company from 2000 to 2025. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a bank officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting 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 corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jackson Gehling is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Dyersville, Iowa. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal, he held various roles including positions at Collins Aerospace and CRST. 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.

Drew Hildebrand is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has recently begun his career in the industry and has prior experience working with the Milwaukee Baseball Academy and in various roles outside finance. 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 manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Sanne Jensen is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several Principal affiliates since 2019, as well as Foresters Financial Services and Polo Ralph Lauren. Jensen also maintains a licensed insurance agent role focused on fixed insurance 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 U.S. military personnel residing 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.

Nathan Lane is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Heartland Wealth Advisors and Principal-affiliated firms. Outside of advising, he has bartended at the Iowa State Fair. 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 through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Brendan Johnson is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Ascension Benefits & Financial Services, CalTex Wealth Management, and Principal Life Insurance Company, among others. Outside of financial advising, he has experience working at Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club and has been involved with insurance sales and service. 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 financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jacob Repp is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co before joining Principal Securities Inc. in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Repp hosts a podcast called "Why Wednesday," interviewing local businesses and nonprofits, and serves as a board member for a technology education organization focusing on youth summer camps. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Kerry Rogers is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at PlanMember Securities Corporation, Clark Financial, and Cutter & Company, Inc. Rogers also engages in the sale of outside fixed insurance products, including life, long-term care, disability, and group insurance. 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, utilizing both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Justin Slack is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having joined Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company in 2025. Prior to this, he was involved in various businesses including Balanced Fitness and Health and hospitality ventures in San Diego. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Melissa Gordon is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Savannah, GA, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license. She has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, NY Life, and State Farm. Gordon serves as a board member for the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club, where she participates in fundraising and volunteer activities. 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 managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Adam Bramley is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Kansas City, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Bank, Principal Trust Company, Principal Securities, and Principal Life Insurance since 2022, with prior roles at Citizen's Bank and Trust and Icma Rc. Outside of advising, Bramley is co-owner of a mobile repair business and serves on the pastoral council and as projects director for St. Charles Borromeo Church and 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 offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Brian Brown is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Denver, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Retirement Solutions of Colorado, LLC, Medvidofskey & Brown Retirement Partners, and Principal Life Insurance Co. He serves as Council Commissioner for the Greater Colorado Council of the Boy Scouts of America, a volunteer board member role focused on supporting youth programs. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, 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.

Joseph Tabella is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Wayne, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2006 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2005. 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 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.

Tyler Stevens is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Principal Life Insurance Company and Princor Financial Services Corporation since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in aerial photography using a personal drone. 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’s advisory services encompass financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions offered through direct advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jeffrey Golan is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services based in Irvine, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2008. Outside of advisory services, he is also an agent involved in fixed insurance products including fixed life, disability, long-term care, group, and health 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 military personnel overseas. 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.

Nicholas Weix is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities, Inc. since 2022, as well as Lake Country Financial Services since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products including fixed annuities and life insurance. 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, with advisory programs often implemented on a discretionary basis by external managers.

Mark Ellis is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Nora Springs, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2001 and Principal Securities Inc. since 2016. Ellis also serves as a bank officer for Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships across multiple service areas. 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 various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Lisa Mc Clelland is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Nationwide Insurance, Thrivent Financial, and NASCAR event staff. Outside of financial services, she has participated in skincare product testing studies. 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, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Michael Spadafore is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at New York Life Insurance and is currently involved in providing baseball lessons and serves as a volunteer assistant baseball coach at Pine Richland High School. Spadafore also holds a mentorship role coordinating new members in his local BNI chapter and offers tax preparation services. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach includes financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Peter Major is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Latham, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for the Chickadee Mountain Club, a not-for-profit organization. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and 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.