Principal Financial Services

Walter Nissen is a ChFC® CLU MA with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services and Baxter Investment Group. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, and works as a health insurance broker. 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 consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Samantha Maynard is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company in 2026, she spent seven years at The University of Texas at Dallas. 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 U.S. military personnel stationed overseas. The firm’s advisory services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Jamey Pesek is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in TRI-J Partners, LLC, an entity that manages shared leased office space and related expenses. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. 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.

Scott Fraungruber is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1992. 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 consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Pamela Kenaston is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Atria Wealth Solutions, Cadaret Grant & Co., Ameritas Advisory Services, and Capital One. 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 offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Casey Leanna is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cannaday Bloom Wealth and Insurance Solutions and AnchorPoint Assurance. Her other business activities include sales and service of various insurance products such as life, annuities, disability, and group health insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under advisory and promoter arrangements.

Debra Straw is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Princor Financial Services Corp and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2006, and has been involved with T and R Lorimor Ltd since 1994. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an assistant swim coach for the DSMY swim team and is a board member of the Waukee United Methodist Church. 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 offerings include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Daniel Goldberg is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Principal Financial Services and has held roles at One Source Advisory LLC and Dbg Financial Group Inc. He serves on the advisory board for the University of South Florida's Personal Financial Planning major and holds leadership positions in several homeowners' associations. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, 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 under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Charles McDaniels is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including roles at McDaniels and Thomas Wealth Management LLC and PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. McDaniels serves on the board of the Hampton Masonic Lodge and is an associate member of the Georgia Funeral Directors Association. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Hannah Manzo is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Roseville, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Health Plan One, State Farm, and Finance of America Mortgage. 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 asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Brandon Mc Grew is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Lexington, SC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and GWFS Equities, Inc. His background also includes work outside financial services at Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and The Town of Mount Pleasant. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Adam Shah is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Principal Financial Services and has previously worked at Wells Fargo in various investment and advisory roles. 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 provides direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions under multiple advisory and promoter arrangements.

Carlos Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc, and Newport Group. He has also worked in diverse fields such as real estate with EXP Realty and public service with CA State Parks. Principal Securities offers 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 overseas. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Scott Baxter is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Bettendorf, IA, holding a Series 63 license and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Life Insurance Company since 1998 and Principal Securities since 2016. He is also a partner in Baxter Investment Group, a firm he formed with his son in 2023. 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.

Chad Smith is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 65 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc since 2000 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked in customer service positions, including at a mall and a local YMCA. Principal Securities provides 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 offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.