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Timothy J. Thoele

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Minnetonka, MN 55305
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CRD#: 2319690
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Professional summary


Timothy John Thoele is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Timothy has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
**OUTSIDE INSURANCE, SELLING FIXED LIFE INSURANCE, LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE, DISABILITY INSURANCE, FIXED ANNUITIES, HEALTH INSURANCE AND MEDICAL/SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE THROUGH VARIOUS CARRIERS, 04/01/15. **Thoele and Piprude Financial; Not Investment Related; Minnetonka, MN; Co-owner; Partnership established for succession planning. Not used as a DBA.; Start Date: 01/01/2020; 0 hrs per month; 0 during trading hours. **GULL CHAIN OF LAKES ASSOCIATION POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 12 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 12 START DATE: 05/11/2022 ADDRESS: 9486 Rocky Point Road, Lake Shore MN 56468, United States DESCRIPTION: Board Member for GCOLA, focus on Prevention of Aquatic Invasive Species. **POWER CORNER LLC POSITION: partner NATURE: Owner/Partner/of LLC/S-Corp/REIT INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2023 ADDRESS: 11100 Wayzata Blvd Suite 405, Minnetonka MN 55305, United States DESCRIPTION: Power Corner LLC formed for partnership/teaming arrangement with other Principal advisors. LLC will provide operational support, business partnering and practice succession planning. **YMCA OF COLLIER COUNTY, FL POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 02/01/2024 ADDRESS: 101 Sand Hill St., Marco Island FL 34145, United States DESCRIPTION: Board Member. **HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF COLLIER COUNTY POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 15 START DATE: 09/23/2024 ADDRESS: 11145 Tamiami Trl E, Naples FL 34113, United States DESCRIPTION: Serve as board member and a member of their finance committee. Along with 7 other board members oversee financial activity of the organization ie; land acquisition, home building costs, financial ability and need of home applicants.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 17, 2014 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 405, Minnetonka, MN 55305
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Minnetonka, MN
Current

March 23, 1993 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 11100 Wayzata Blvd Ste 405, Minnetonka, MN 55305
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Minnetonka, MN

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
Alabama
(3/12/2015)
RR
Arizona
(7/19/2007)
RR
Arkansas
(6/6/2008)
RR
California
(5/30/2001)
RR
Colorado
(5/27/2010)
RR
Delaware
(1/27/2018)
RR
Florida
(1/14/2015)
RR
Georgia
(7/29/2009)
RR
Iowa
(3/7/1997)
RR
Kentucky
(1/14/2015)
RR
Louisiana
(12/23/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(3/25/1993)
IAR
Minnesota
(5/6/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(2/25/2019)
RR
Missouri
(2/24/2017)
RR
Montana
(4/24/2013)
RR
Nebraska
(6/9/2003)
RR
Nevada
(11/2/2012)
RR
New Jersey
(11/10/2015)
RR
New Mexico
(8/8/2006)
RR
New York
(8/25/2010)
RR
North Carolina
(5/16/2001)
RR
North Dakota
(1/25/2000)
RR
Ohio
(4/7/1999)
RR
Oregon
(1/10/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/11/2013)
RR
Rhode Island
(3/28/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(2/6/2017)
RR
South Dakota
(11/28/1994)
RR
Texas
(2/7/2017)
IAR
Texas
(6/17/2021)
RR
Virginia
(6/25/2001)
RR
Washington
(10/10/2012)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/10/2013)
RR
Wyoming
(4/24/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/19/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 1137Minnetonka, MN 55305

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