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James A. Desmond

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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CRD#: 1513201
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Professional summary


James Andrew Desmond, CIMA®, who also goes by James A Desmond, is a registered financial professional currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. James has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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No

Aliases


James A Desmond

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CIMA®

Experience


Current

February 18, 2022 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 222 S 9th St Ste 1300, Minneapolis, MN 55402
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Minneapolis, MN
Current

January 24, 2024 - Present

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

Office #1: 222 S 9th St Ste 1300, Minneapolis, MN 55402
BD
CRD#: 43261
Minneapolis, MN
Past

June 23, 2004 - October 25, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 18, 2000 - August 12, 2002

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 13, 2000 - October 25, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 8, 1994 - December 13, 2000

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 6, 1990 - March 16, 1994

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 6, 1990 - March 16, 1994

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 5, 1986 - February 7, 1990

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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.

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RR
Minnesota
(4/22/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/21/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/24/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PF
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
COMPOSITE DISTRIBUTORS INC. | WM FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRUBUTOR, INC. | PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | COMPOSITE FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

CRD#: 43261 / SEC#: , 8-50200

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
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
Phone number
(800) 222-5852
Established
Washington since 04/17/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS HOLDING COMPANY (US), LLCOWNER
BERG, JOHN THOMASDIRECTOR7973551
CLINES, SEAN THOMASCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER3055601
DESSOUKI, RAMONA HIATTCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER7812577
HILL, TIMOTHY ALLENNATIONAL SALES MANAGER/DIRECTOR2317289
HOESKE, DINA ROMEOSENIOR DIRECTOR - FUND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES2704646
MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCISDIRECTOR2074275
SCHOLTEN, MICHAEL JOSEPHPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6388259
STOCKMAN, MICHELLE RENEECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5010490
WONG, BRANT KPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (CHAIRMAN)5093714

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

CRD#: 43261Minneapolis, MN 55402

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