Forde D. Mcwilliams
Professional summary
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Forde Darryl Mcwilliams, CFP® was a registered financial professional .
Forde is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Forde had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Start date: 2006
Experience
May 2, 2018 - September 2, 2025
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
April 18, 2018 - September 2, 2025
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
October 15, 2010 - March 6, 2018
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
October 4, 2010 - March 6, 2018
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
July 18, 2005 - August 26, 2010
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
June 17, 2005 - August 26, 2010
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
November 16, 1995 - December 31, 2002
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
November 14, 1995 - May 18, 2005
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
January 4, 1991 - June 6, 1995
BARRE & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
November 25, 1986 - January 24, 1991
CHOICE INVESTMENTS, INC.
August 11, 1983 - December 8, 1986
ROTAN MOSLE INC.
October 7, 1981 - July 27, 1983
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
Primary Firm SEC Registration

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Current Firm

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | OWNER | |
| AGRAWAL, VIVEK | DIRECTOR | 8050381 |
| CLAIRE, CHAD THOMAS | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 7219218 |
| DROGAN, THOMAS JOHN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2760482 |
| FRIEDRICH, AMY CHRISTINE | DIRECTOR | 7097797 |
| LAWLER, CODY ANTHONY | HEAD OF SUPERVISION, HEAD OF OPERATIONS | 5162072 |
| MCCULLUM, KENNETH ALLEN | DIRECTOR | 4695257 |
| MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCIS | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHAIR | 2074275 |
| RANTS, DOUGLAS JOHN | CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER | 7148529 |
| ROBERTS, DAWN MARIE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 7929617 |
| SCHELHAAS, NATHAN PAUL | DIRECTOR | 7275495 |
| SPADAFORA, CRAIG ALAN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / HEAD OF ADVISORY AND PLATFORM | 3184320 |
| VANWINKLE, DANIEL SIMON | PSI AML OFFICER | 4715191 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 63,730 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 14,827,718,110 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 9 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
| Bond | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | ||
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 09/22/2023 | ||
| 12/20/2022 |
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