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Matthew G. Clark

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Dublin, OH 43017
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CRD#: 1319815
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Professional summary


Matthew Gordon Clark is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Dublin, Ohio.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Matthew has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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**GREAT WEST LIFE, RECEIVE VESTED RENEWALS, 1983. **JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE,1999, SERVICING EXISTING BUSINESS. **Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; Dublin, OH; Agent; Fixed life, Annuities, DI, Group, LTC, Health; Start Date: 07/08/2016; 2 hrs per month; 2 during trading hours. **BOARD MEMBER NAIFFA POSITION: Membership Chair NATURE: null INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 01/01/2025 ADDRESS: NAIFA - Columbus, 3775 Attucks Drive, Powell OH 43065, United States DESCRIPTION: Board member trying to get other agents to join or renew their membership.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 15, 2004 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 5600 Blazer Pkwy Ste 300, Dublin, OH 43017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Dublin, OH
Current

January 14, 2004 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 5600 Blazer Pkwy Ste 300, Dublin, OH 43017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Dublin, OH
Past

January 30, 2003 - December 31, 2003

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
DUBLIN, OH
Past

September 15, 1999 - December 31, 2003

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 17, 1995 - April 26, 1999

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 3, 1991 - November 6, 1995

THE GREAT-WEST LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5927
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

December 23, 1988 - January 19, 1989

B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 60
Past

December 12, 1986 - December 23, 1988

MORISON SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8097
Past

January 27, 1986 - January 20, 1990

THE GREAT-WEST LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5927
ENGLEWOOD, CO

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
California
(8/21/2013)
RR
Colorado
(1/9/2021)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2013)
RR
Georgia
(9/9/2024)
RR
Michigan
(2/19/2025)
RR
Montana
(12/3/2020)
RR
Ohio
(1/14/2004)
IAR
Ohio
(1/15/2004)
RR
Oklahoma
(12/2/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/25/2010)
RR
Tennessee
(4/7/2021)
RR
Texas
(3/4/2008)
IAR
Texas
(5/20/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(2/12/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/13/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product 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#: 1137Dublin, OH 43017

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