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Richard A. Long
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Tampa, FL 33609
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CRD#: 2098286
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Professional summary
Richard Albert Long is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Tampa, Florida.
Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Richard has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; 4010 Boy Scout Blvd, Suite 700, Tampa, FL 33607; Agent; Life, Annuities, LTC, DI; Start Date: 07/30/2018; 2 hrs per month; 2 during trading hours.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 31, 2018 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 4830 W Kennedy Blvd Ste 550, Tampa, FL 33609RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Tampa, FL
Current
July 26, 2018 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 4830 W Kennedy Blvd Ste 550, Tampa, FL 33609RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Tampa, FL
Past
April 13, 2017 - July 26, 2018
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4031
TAMPA, FL
Past
February 3, 2017 - July 26, 2018
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4031
TAMPA, FL
Past
March 27, 1992 - December 22, 2016
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
TAMPA, FL
Past
March 20, 1992 - July 9, 2007
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
TAMPA, FL
Past
March 20, 1992 - December 22, 2016
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
TAMPA, FL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Florida(7/26/2018)
IAR
Florida(7/31/2018)
RR
Massachusetts(4/13/2023)
RR
Missouri(11/5/2021)
RR
New York(7/26/2018)
RR
Vermont(4/30/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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Company Information
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CRD#: 1137Tampa, FL 33609TRUST BUT VERIFY
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