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Steven M. Handeland

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
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CRD#: 1227712
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Professional summary


Steven Mark Handeland, who also goes by Steve Handeland, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Steven has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steve Handeland

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; Life, Annuities, DI; 09/04/2015 **BURGESS LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION POSITION: President NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2022 ADDRESS: 10963 Old Oak Drive, Greenville MI 48838, United States DESCRIPTION: I will become President of my local homeowner's association on 1/1/2022. I will serve on the board with a board treasurer, and a board secretary. We will be having two board meetings per year. The Treasurer will handle all funds (homeowner's dues) and will be the only person allowed to write checks for association. **EDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT DBA POSITION: Edge Wealth Management NATURE: Fee-based Financial Planning, DI/A@H Insurance, Life Insurance/Annuities, Mutual Funds, Securities, VA/VL INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 10963 Old Oak Drive Greenville, Michi, GRAND RAPIDS MI 49512, United States DESCRIPTION: THE DBA IS A FULL-SERVICE WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM. PRODUCTS WE UTILIZE: SECURITIES, FEE BASED FINANCIAL PLANNING, FIXED AND VARIABLE ANNUITIES, 401(K) PLAN MANAGEMENT - 3(21) SERVICES, LIFE INSURANCE.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

October 3, 2023 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 3196 Kraft Ave Se Ste 101, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Grand Rapids, MI
Current

October 3, 2023 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 3196 Kraft Ave Se Ste 101, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

March 5, 2010 - October 3, 2023

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

April 22, 1992 - October 3, 2023

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

August 25, 1988 - April 1, 1992

MONARCH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2809
Past

March 30, 1984 - August 29, 1988

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
Past

March 30, 1984 - August 29, 1988

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

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
Alabama
(10/3/2023)
RR
Arizona
(10/3/2023)
RR
California
(10/3/2023)
RR
Colorado
(10/3/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(10/3/2023)
RR
Delaware
(10/3/2023)
RR
Florida
(10/3/2023)
RR
Georgia
(10/3/2023)
RR
Illinois
(10/3/2023)
RR
Indiana
(10/3/2023)
RR
Iowa
(10/3/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(10/3/2023)
RR
Maryland
(10/3/2023)
RR
Michigan
(10/3/2023)
IAR
Michigan
(10/3/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(10/3/2023)
RR
Missouri
(7/11/2025)
RR
Nevada
(10/3/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(10/3/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(10/3/2023)
RR
Ohio
(10/3/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/3/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/3/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(10/3/2023)
RR
Texas
(10/3/2023)
IAR
Texas
(10/3/2023)
RR
Utah
(10/3/2023)
RR
Virginia
(10/3/2023)
RR
Washington
(10/3/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/12/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 1137Grand Rapids, MI 49512

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