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Daniel D. Grieshaber

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Bethesda, MD 20817
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CRD#: 1572398
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Professional summary


Daniel Douglas Grieshaber, who also goes by Dan Grieshaber, Daniel Douglas Frank Grieshaber, Daniel Douglas Grieshaber, Daniel Grieshaber, is a registered financial professional currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Daniel is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Daniel has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dan Grieshaber | Daniel Douglas Frank Grieshaber | Daniel Douglas Grieshaber | Daniel Grieshaber

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


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

April 8, 2022 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 6700 Rockledge Dr Bldg A Ste 350, Bethesda, MD 20817
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Bethesda, MD
Past

October 20, 2016 - May 11, 2021

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8099
PEORIA, IL
Past

January 15, 2015 - June 22, 2016

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
O FALLON, MO
Past

October 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 11, 2010 - October 8, 2012

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

August 1, 2008 - January 4, 2010

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

October 19, 2004 - March 12, 2007

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
LADUE, MO
Past

October 15, 2004 - March 12, 2007

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 2, 2002 - August 23, 2004

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 5, 2002 - August 23, 2004

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 22, 2000 - December 6, 2001

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 23, 1997 - June 1, 2000

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

October 4, 1988 - October 3, 1995

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

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.

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
(4/20/2022)
RR
Arizona
(5/4/2022)
RR
Arkansas
(4/20/2022)
RR
California
(4/20/2022)
RR
Colorado
(4/20/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(4/21/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/26/2022)
RR
Florida
(4/21/2022)
RR
Georgia
(4/25/2022)
RR
Illinois
(4/20/2022)
RR
Indiana
(4/25/2022)
RR
Iowa
(4/20/2022)
RR
Kansas
(4/22/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(4/21/2022)
RR
Louisiana
(4/20/2022)
RR
Maryland
(4/20/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/17/2022)
RR
Michigan
(4/25/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(4/20/2022)
RR
Mississippi
(4/21/2022)
RR
Missouri
(4/11/2022)
RR
Nebraska
(4/20/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(4/21/2022)
RR
New York
(4/21/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(4/25/2022)
RR
Ohio
(4/21/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/21/2022)
RR
Oregon
(5/5/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/21/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(4/22/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(4/21/2022)
RR
Texas
(4/11/2022)
RR
Utah
(4/21/2022)
RR
Virginia
(4/25/2022)
RR
Washington
(4/20/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/20/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/21/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 1137Bethesda, MD 20817

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