RA
Ray F. Avrett
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Atlanta, GA 30339
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CRD#: 1704793
RA
Professional summary
Ray Frank Avrett, who also goes by Ray Frank Avrett Jr, Frank Avrett, Ray Frank Avrett, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ray is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Ray has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ray Frank Avrett Jr | Frank Avrett | Ray Frank Avrett
Other business activities
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***Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; Atlanta, GA; Agent; Fixed Life, LTC, DI, Annuity, Group, Health; Start Date: 04/22/2021; 4 hrs per month; 0 during trading hours.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 25, 2020 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 3625 Cumberland Blvd Se Ste 1000, Atlanta, GA 30339RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Atlanta, GA
Current
August 8, 2019 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 3625 Cumberland Blvd Se Ste 1000, Atlanta, GA 30339RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Atlanta, GA
Past
September 12, 2017 - July 16, 2019
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
ATLANTA, GA
Past
September 16, 2016 - August 1, 2017
EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 265
ATLANTA, GA
Past
May 18, 2015 - August 18, 2016
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 46173
JOHNS CREEK, GA
Past
April 9, 2014 - May 7, 2015
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
August 16, 1995 - October 23, 2013
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
December 16, 1991 - December 10, 1993
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past
December 16, 1991 - June 21, 1995
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past
July 31, 1987 - December 11, 1991
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 31, 1987 - December 11, 1991
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
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.
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
Alabama(10/16/2019)
RR
Georgia(8/28/2019)
IAR
Georgia(3/25/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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.
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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