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Robert J. Grieser

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CRD#: 1414078
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Robert Joseph Grieser, who also goes by Bob Grieser, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Robert had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Bob Grieser

Other business activities

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**PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES POSITION: Retirement Consultant NATURE: RIA or IAR outside of PSI INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 09/23/2024 ADDRESS: 711 High Street, Des Moines IA 50392, United States DESCRIPTION: As a Principal Advised Services IAR, I offer one-on-one investment advice to Principal retirement plan participants when eligible for a distribution at benefit event. The investment advice is a recommendation as to which of the retirement plan participant's four distribution options is in their best interest. **PRINCIPAL BANK POSITION: AVP - Advice, Education & Sales NATURE: Bank/Credit Union/Financial Institution Arrangement INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 10/01/2021 ADDRESS: 711 High Street, Des Moines IA 50392, United States DESCRIPTION: Principal role includes accountability for sales of bank deposit products.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

May 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 297324
URBANDALE, IA
Past

August 7, 2014 - July 14, 2025

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 14, 2005 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 14, 2005 - September 27, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 25, 2003 - November 4, 2005

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103863
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

September 22, 1993 - February 18, 2003

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

October 7, 1985 - September 20, 1993

CENTURY INVESTORS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5322

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES | PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 297324 / SEC#: 801-114432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/31/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/4/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/4/1985
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

PA
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES | PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 297324 / SEC#: 801-114432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2018 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
655 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mailing Address
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
Phone number
(866) 412-0770
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
343

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PAS ADV 2A ADVICE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES FORM ADV 2A WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts16,940
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 887,316,440

Accountant surprise examination report

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

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Company Information

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

CRD#: 297324

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