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Gregery D. Odell

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Addison, TX 75001
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CRD#: 1809666
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Professional summary


Gregery Dean Odell, who also goes by Greg Odell, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Addison, Texas.

Gregery is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Gregery has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Greg Odell

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: Agent NATURE: null INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 01/01/1988 ADDRESS: 5080 Spectrum Drive, 1200E, Addison TX 75001, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales and service of outside fixed insurance, including life, annuities, DI, LTC, health and group insurance. **INSURANCE POSITION: Agent NATURE: null INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 06/30/2015 ADDRESS: 4308 RUTH BORCHARDT DR, FRISCO TX 75035, United States DESCRIPTION: Sell and service of property and casualty insurance. **PRECISION METALFORMING ASSOCIATION LONE STAR CHAPTER POSITION: Vice Chair NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 04/14/2025 ADDRESS: 5080 Spectrum Drive, Suite 1200E, Addison TX 75001, United States DESCRIPTION: Vice Chair - title Support PMA membership growth. Support annual golf tournament. Attend Monthly video board meetings. Support and provide feedback to board from non-industry perspective.

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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

January 8, 2024 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 5080 Spectrum Dr Ste 1200e, Addison, TX 75001
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Addison, TX
Current

December 22, 2023 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 5080 Spectrum Dr Ste 1200e, Addison, TX 75001
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Addison, TX
Past

July 17, 2023 - January 5, 2024

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

December 24, 2020 - July 10, 2023

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
FRISCO, TX
Past

June 12, 2020 - December 7, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Frisco, TX
Past

June 12, 2020 - December 7, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Frisco, TX
Past

August 8, 2014 - February 20, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
IRVING, TX
Past

May 27, 2014 - February 20, 2020

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
IRVING, TX
Past

February 19, 2014 - May 22, 2014

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 3, 2014 - May 22, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 3, 2013 - May 22, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 1, 2012 - June 7, 2013

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
ADDISON, TX
Past

October 26, 2012 - June 7, 2013

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
ADDISON, TX
Past

February 11, 2008 - July 18, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

September 24, 2004 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 24, 2004 - July 18, 2012

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SAN JOSE, CA
Past

August 27, 1998 - July 29, 2004

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE
Past

March 16, 1995 - August 26, 1998

ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16023
IRVINE, CA
Past

August 15, 1994 - March 16, 1995

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 11, 1994 - August 15, 1994

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

September 4, 1991 - February 2, 1994

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

September 4, 1991 - February 2, 1994

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 13, 1989 - September 27, 1991

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 13, 1989 - September 27, 1991

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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.

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
Arkansas
(10/28/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/8/2024)
RR
Texas
(12/22/2023)
IAR
Texas
(1/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/20/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/30/2024
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 1137Addison, TX 75001

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