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Donna L. Tilden

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Overland Park, KS 66210
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CRD#: 2496578
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Professional summary


Donna Lynn Tilden, AIF®, ChFC®, who also goes by Donna Lynn Braathen, Donna Lynn Little, Donna Lynn Stine, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Overland Park, Kansas.

Donna is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Donna has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Donna Lynn Braathen | Donna Lynn Little | Donna Lynn Stine

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.
**Next Step KC, Work in low income clients by preparing personal income tax returns, 9/11/15. ***Business West; Not Investment Related; Kansas City, KS; Past President; ; Start Date: 11/18/2020; 5 hrs per month; 5 during trading hours. ***Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; Overland Park, KS; Agent; Fixed Life, Annuity, LTC, DI, Medicare Supplements, Group Health, Individual Health; Start Date: 03/09/2016; 60 hrs per month; 60 during trading hours. BUSINESS WEST POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2023 ADDRESS: PO Box 12905, Kansas City KS 66112, United States DESCRIPTION: As a board member I'll be responsible to attend board meetings and general membership meetings.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

September 10, 2015 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 11101 Switzer Rd Ste 100, Overland Park, KS 66210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Overland Park, KS
Current

August 31, 2015 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 11101 Switzer Rd Ste 100, Overland Park, KS 66210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Overland Park, KS
Past

September 20, 2012 - August 25, 2015

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
LEAWOOD, KS
Past

September 20, 2012 - August 25, 2015

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
LEAWOOD, KS
Past

March 17, 2006 - September 10, 2012

AMERICAN CENTURY ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 121974
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

January 11, 2005 - September 10, 2012

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

August 26, 2003 - April 30, 2004

COUNTRY CLUB FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 29807
SHAWNEE MISSION, KS
Past

September 24, 2002 - April 30, 2004

COUNTRY CLUB FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 29807
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

December 1, 2000 - February 25, 2003

CARSON FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 117965
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

May 19, 2000 - August 28, 2002

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

September 21, 1999 - May 18, 2000

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 21, 1999 - May 18, 2000

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

January 3, 1997 - September 16, 1999

ONE ORCHARD EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42124
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

August 8, 1994 - January 3, 1997

THE GREAT-WEST LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5927
ENGLEWOOD, CO

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
Arizona
(8/12/2019)
RR
California
(8/31/2015)
RR
Colorado
(1/19/2020)
RR
Florida
(7/29/2020)
RR
Indiana
(6/14/2024)
RR
Kansas
(8/31/2015)
IAR
Kansas
(9/10/2015)
RR
Michigan
(8/26/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(1/18/2019)
RR
Missouri
(8/31/2015)
RR
Nevada
(7/29/2020)
RR
New Mexico
(10/24/2018)
RR
New York
(10/10/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/4/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/29/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(7/29/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(6/8/2023)
RR
Texas
(1/19/2020)
IAR
Texas
(6/17/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(10/15/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/6/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 1137Overland Park, KS 66210

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