Charles A. Palen
Professional summary
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Charles Anthony Palen, who also goes by Charles Antyhony Palen, Charles Anthony Phalen, was a registered financial professional .
Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Charles had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Experience
August 30, 2012 - December 12, 2012
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
December 15, 2010 - May 12, 2014
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
July 25, 2006 - December 8, 2010
CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
July 18, 2006 - December 8, 2010
CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
November 26, 2001 - July 11, 2006
BNY INVESTMENT CENTER INC.
August 22, 2001 - November 14, 2001
CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES
December 3, 1999 - September 20, 2000
ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC
December 1, 1999 - August 22, 2001
LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
March 23, 1989 - December 10, 1993
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
March 23, 1989 - November 30, 1999
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975
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Current Firm

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
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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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