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Ernesto Jr Albino

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CRD#: 2523159
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Ernesto Jr Albino, who also goes by Ernest Jr Albino, Ernest Albino Jr, Ernie Albino, Ernest Albino Jr., Ernest Albino, Ernesto Albino Jr, Ernie Albino Jr., was a registered financial professional .

Ernesto Jr is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Ernesto Jr had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10, Series 9, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ernest Jr Albino | Ernest Albino Jr | Ernie Albino | Ernest Albino Jr. | Ernest Albino | Ernesto Albino Jr | Ernie Albino Jr.

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 22, 2025 - January 20, 2026

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 297324
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

July 30, 2025 - January 20, 2026

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025

ROBINHOOD FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165998
Lake Mary, FL
Past

May 2, 2022 - December 11, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Winter Park, FL
Past

May 2, 2022 - December 11, 2024

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Winter Park, FL
Past

February 13, 2020 - March 30, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

February 13, 2020 - March 30, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

March 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
Tempe, AZ
Past

February 27, 2019 - December 31, 2019

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
Tempe, AZ
Past

January 2, 2018 - February 1, 2019

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29357
TEMPE, AZ
Past

January 2, 2018 - February 1, 2019

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29357
TEMPE, AZ
Past

March 31, 2017 - January 12, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

March 30, 2017 - January 12, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

June 28, 2012 - January 19, 2017

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

October 18, 2000 - April 23, 2001

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

January 7, 1999 - July 11, 2000

AETNA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13255
HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 8, 1994 - July 11, 2000

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT

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".
PA
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES | PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 297324 / SEC#: 801-114432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/8/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PA
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES | PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 297324 / SEC#: 801-114432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
655 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mailing Address
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
Phone number
(866) 412-0770
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
343

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES FORM ADV 2A WRAP FEE BROCHURE (1/2/2026)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts16,940
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 887,316,440

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2025
Cover Page
10/28/2024
11/20/2023
09/22/2023

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

CRD#: 297324

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