West Des Moines, IA 6701 Westown Pkwy Office

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Principal Financial Services

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Principal Financial Services

Total advisors

1,467

Across 577 offices

Clients per advisor

35 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$324,050 Low

HNW client ratio

5% Low

About

Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a broad client base that includes individual investors (both non‑HNW and high net worth), qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities, and active‑duty U.S. military personnel residing or stationed outside the United States. Its advisory offering focuses on direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third‑party money manager (TPMM) asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

The firm makes TPMM programs available under two distinct arrangements: an investment adviser arrangement, where Principal may act as adviser or co‑advisor, and a promoter arrangement, where Financial Advisors refer clients to unaffiliated TPMMs and assist clients in selecting models and completing account setup and reviews. Investment implementation is generally carried out on a discretionary basis by the TPMMs; Principal evaluates TPMMs’ structure, costs and performance and provides ongoing client reviews through its Financial Advisors.

Distinctive features include a range of promoter and referral arrangements—Principal receives promoter payments from TPMMs, engages with third‑party lead‑generation firms, and provides business support to Financial Advisors tied to production targets—conflicts the firm discloses and subjects to supervisory controls. The firm’s regulatory history is also notable: it settled an SEC matter related to mutual fund share‑class selection and remedial payments, and it has disclosed that certain advisory arrangements (for example, some SEI and AssetMark investment adviser arrangements) are no longer offered to new accounts.

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Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Location

6701 Westown Pkwy, Ste 200

West Des Moines IA 50266

Advisors at this office

81

Advisors at this office

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Ricky D

Series 63, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

Ricky Dhabalt is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Helix Benefits Group, Dc Retirement Strategies, and Principal Life Insurance Company. He is also an owner and financial advisor specializing in fee-based financial planning and Medicare supplement insurance. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm’s advisory approach includes financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Kyle S

Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

Kyle Skinner is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities INC since 2016 and is affiliated with Journey Financial Advisors and Roshek Skinner Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, Skinner owns KS Financial LLC and provides services related to structured attorney fees involving tax-deferred insurance products. 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 focus on financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Kye C

Series 63, Series 65

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

Kye Connealy is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of the West and Principal Securities Inc. Connealy is also the owner of MIC Holdings LLC, an LLC involved in acquiring and renovating residential real estate properties. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions with discretionary investment implementation.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Austin N

Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

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.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Scott K

Series 63, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

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.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Grant R

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

Grant Reding is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66. His prior work includes roles at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Funds Distributors, and Avid Technical Resources. He also maintains an outside insurance position involving fixed insurance products such as life, disability, medical, long-term care, and annuities. 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 asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Katelyn H

Series 63, Series 65

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

Katelyn Harder is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 8 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes roles at LSB Capital Management, LPL Financial, Mutual of Omaha, and Horace Mann. 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 direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Eddie C

Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

Eddie Coleman is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Life Insurance and Principal Securities since 2006. Coleman partners with KHI Solutions through a referral process to provide Medicare supplement, Medicare Advantage, and ACA plan assistance. 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 include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various adviser and promoter arrangements.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Blake R

Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

Blake Ramsey is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been involved with Wealth By Choice and Bening Financial Organization, and currently serves as a partner at Bening Financial Organization. Outside of his advisory work, he has participated in community events such as working at the Iowa State Fair concerts. 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 financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Nathan W

Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

Nathan Woosley is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Platinum Supplemental Insurance and ownership of a landscaping business. He is also a committee member of Indianola Young Professionals, where he contributes to community networking and event planning. 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, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically managed on a discretionary basis.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Gregory C

Series 63, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

Gregory Cismoski is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Helix Benefits Group and Principal Securities, with longstanding involvement at DC Retirement Strategies and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a cow/calf replacement sales business. 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 managers through various investment adviser and promoter arrangements.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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William V

Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

William Van Buren is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Vision Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual, and SagePoint Financial, among others. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in fixed insurance positions covering life, disability, annuities, long-term care, Medicare supplements, health, and group benefits. 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 through both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Michael M

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

Michael Mcmullan is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in West Des Moines, IA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 24 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2010. He is involved in selling life insurance focused on long-term care and Medicare Advantage plans through outside entities. 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 financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Christian P

Series 66

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

Christian Prim is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance since 2022 and is also associated with Journey Financial Advisors and RoshekSkinner Financial Services. Previously, he was involved with Canyon Coffee Roasters and Norfolk Country Club. 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, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Robert B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

West Des Moines, IA

Principal Financial Services

Robert Burmeister is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Principal Financial Services and its affiliates since 1998, including a decade at Principal Securities Inc. He also conducts business in insurance sales, focusing on fixed life, long-term care, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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