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James R. Mccann

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
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CRD#: 1189547
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Professional summary


James Robert Mccann, AIF®, who also goes by Jim Mccann, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. James has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Jim Mccann

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
***Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; 115 S Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901; Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, Group, Life; Sales; Start Date: 07/29/2016; 40 hrs per month; during trading hours. ***Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; 115 S Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901; LTC, DI; Sales; Start Date: 03/16/2018; 10 hrs per month; 10 during trading hours. ***Rental Property; Not Investment Related; 570A Dutch Hill Road, Bloomsburg Pa. 17815; Owner; No active duties; Start Date: 01/01/1984; 0 hrs per month; 0 during trading hours. ***McGriff Insurance Services; Investment Related; 115 S Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901; Insurance Agent; Sales of fixed insurance.; Start Date: 06/25/2018; 70-80 hrs per month; 70-80 during trading hours. ***Central Susquehanna Sight Services; Not Investment Related; 348 Market St, Sunbury, PA 17801; Board Chair, Finance Committee; Discuss associations finances and allocations of organization assets. Assist with fundraising.; Start Date: 01/01/2003; 1-2 hrs per month; 1-2 during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

August 25, 2020 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1000 Market St Ste 33, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Bloomsburg, PA
Current

July 8, 2016 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1000 Market St Ste 33, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Bloomsburg, PA
Past

September 17, 2014 - July 7, 2016

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
POTTSVILLE, PA
Past

January 4, 2011 - September 16, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
POTTSVILLE, PA
Past

November 30, 2010 - February 3, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
POTTSVILLE, PA
Past

January 14, 2009 - November 30, 2010

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103717
POTTSVILLE, PA
Past

October 23, 2007 - December 31, 2008

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
POTTSVILLE, PA
Past

July 21, 2005 - October 17, 2007

KNBT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 115372
POTTSVILLE, PA
Past

July 20, 2004 - July 21, 2005

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 1, 2003 - July 19, 2004

HACKETT ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2106
WYOMISSING, PA
Past

January 9, 2001 - May 12, 2003

T.H.E. FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD

BD
CRD#: 14720
MECHANICSBURG, PA
Past

April 16, 1993 - December 31, 2000

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Past

October 19, 1983 - April 15, 1993

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BLC EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCOR FINANCIAL/ SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCOR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/1997 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Connecticut
(11/21/2020)
RR
Delaware
(1/30/2020)
RR
Maryland
(9/16/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/4/2020)
RR
Michigan
(1/6/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(5/1/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(9/27/2017)
RR
New York
(3/29/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/8/2016)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(8/25/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(7/8/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(1/27/2023)
RR
Virginia
(1/30/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/21/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BLC EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCOR FINANCIAL/ SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCOR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/1997 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
Mailing Address
Principal Financial Group 711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392-2080
Phone number
(888) 774-6267
Established
Iowa since 05/01/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,436

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRINCIPAL DIRECT ADVISORY ACCOUNT FIRM BROCHURE (9/15/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.OWNER
AGRAWAL, VIVEKDIRECTOR8050381
CLAIRE, CHAD THOMASCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER7219218
DROGAN, THOMAS JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2760482
FRIEDRICH, AMY CHRISTINEDIRECTOR7097797
LAWLER, CODY ANTHONYHEAD OF SUPERVISION, HEAD OF OPERATIONS5162072
MCCULLUM, KENNETH ALLENDIRECTOR4695257
MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCISPRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHAIR2074275
RANTS, DOUGLAS JOHNCHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER7148529
ROBERTS, DAWN MARIECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7929617
SCHELHAAS, NATHAN PAULDIRECTOR7275495
SPADAFORA, CRAIG ALANSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / HEAD OF ADVISORY AND PLATFORM3184320
VANWINKLE, DANIEL SIMONPSI AML OFFICER4715191

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts63,730
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 14,827,718,110

Disclosures


Regulatory Event9
Arbitration3
Bond3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2025
Cover Page
10/28/2024
11/28/2023
09/22/2023
12/20/2022

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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