RB
Robert C. Benshadle
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Orchard Park, NY 14127
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CRD#: 1490995
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Professional summary
Robert Chris Benshadle, who also goes by Bob Benshadle, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Orchard Park, New York.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Robert has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bob Benshadle
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.
**INSURANCE POSITION: Outside Sales NATURE: null INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 11/01/2024 ADDRESS: 90 Bryant Woods South, Amherst NY 14228, United States DESCRIPTION: Sale of Life, DI, Annuities, Health, LTC, Dental, Medicare & Medical Insurance through various carriers. **HILBERT COLLEGE ALUMNI POSITION: Alumni NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2016 ADDRESS: Hilbert College, 5200 South Park Ave., Hamburg NY 14075, United States DESCRIPTION: Alumni board member responsibilities. **PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE POSITION: Agent NATURE: null INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 11/01/2024 ADDRESS: 90 Bryant Woods South, Amherst NY 14228, United States DESCRIPTION: Personal and commercial property and casualty sales.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 29, 2024 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 3233 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY 14127Office #2: 2330 N Main St, Warsaw, NY 14569Office #3: 90 Bryant Woods S, Amherst, NY 14228RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Orchard Park, NY
Current
October 29, 2024 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 3233 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, NY 14127Office #2: 2330 N Main St, Warsaw, NY 14569Office #3: 90 Bryant Woods S, Amherst, NY 14228RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Orchard Park, NY
Past
August 3, 2021 - November 11, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
AMHERST, NY
Past
April 16, 2019 - November 11, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
AMHERST, NY
Past
March 2, 2016 - September 24, 2018
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 10641
Amherst, NY
Past
July 22, 2011 - December 31, 2014
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
AMHERST, NY
Past
July 20, 2010 - June 30, 2011
ENSEMBLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17443
AMHERST, NY
Past
May 17, 2007 - July 8, 2010
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 8, 2006 - March 30, 2007
WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 35830
GETZVILLE, NY
Past
May 12, 1995 - May 1, 1997
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past
May 12, 1995 - July 26, 2006
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past
August 20, 1993 - March 24, 1995
G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 173
Past
May 8, 1986 - August 10, 1993
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
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.
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
Georgia(10/29/2024)
RR
New York(10/29/2024)
IAR
New York(10/29/2024)
RR
Ohio(10/30/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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)
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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Company Information
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CRD#: 1137Orchard Park, NY 14127TRUST BUT VERIFY
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