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Norbert L. Bissmeyer

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 2904767
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Professional summary


Norbert Lee Bissmeyer JR, who also goes by Norbert Lee Bissmever Jr, N Lee Bissmeyer, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Norbert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Norbert has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Norbert Lee Bissmever Jr | N Lee Bissmeyer

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.
**GROUP BENEFITS. ROLE: OFFER UNITED HEALTH CARE GROUP MEDICAL PRODUCTS TO MY CLIENTS. EFFECTIVE DATE - 9/27/2010. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. **GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE. 05/07/2014. SELLING GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PRODUCTS THROUGH VARIOUS CARRIERS. **Lee Bissmeyer; Not Investment Related; West Des Moines, IA; Musician; compose, produce, arrange, and perform music in live and studio settings; Start Date: 12/20/2019; 2 hrs per month; 0 during trading hours. **KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/14/2024 ADDRESS: 2910 Westown Pkwy, Suite 302, West Des Moines IA 50266, United States DESCRIPTION: As a board member, be involved in implementation decisions of Keep Iowa Beautiful Programs, including Hometown Pride, No Litter, Paint Iowa Beautiful and scholarships. **PROJECT HO:PE AFRICA POSITION: Board Member NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 04/01/2024 ADDRESS: 317 6th Ave, Des Moines IA 50309, United States DESCRIPTION: As a member of the board, I will be involved in discussing strategies for ongoing implementation of services in South Africa. **PRECISION METALFORMING ASSOCATION POSITION: Board of Advisors Member NATURE: Board of Advisors (not financial advisor) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 07/26/2024 ADDRESS: 110 Foster Dr, Des Moines IA 50312, United States DESCRIPTION: Member of Board of Advisors. Act in a consultative capacity when called upon. PMA is focused on education and support of Metalforming companies. This role is purely advisory and will typically be involved in conversations around how PMA can better support the activities of businesses in the metal manufacturing industry. Will not have influence or part take with the Functions of the Board of Directors - solely the Advisory Board and the two are totally separate

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

January 19, 2005 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 6701 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
West Des Moines, IA
Current

December 17, 2004 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 6701 Westown Pkwy Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
West Des Moines, IA

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
(8/18/2011)
RR
Alaska
(1/12/2022)
RR
Arizona
(8/28/2015)
RR
Arkansas
(5/13/2014)
RR
California
(3/19/2013)
RR
Colorado
(5/10/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(6/26/2021)
RR
Delaware
(1/12/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/6/2020)
RR
Florida
(8/9/2006)
RR
Georgia
(1/12/2022)
RR
Hawaii
(1/12/2022)
RR
Idaho
(1/12/2022)
RR
Illinois
(3/30/2009)
RR
Indiana
(8/9/2006)
RR
Iowa
(1/19/2005)
IAR
Iowa
(1/19/2005)
RR
Kansas
(6/30/2009)
RR
Kentucky
(7/9/2013)
RR
Louisiana
(1/12/2022)
RR
Maine
(1/12/2022)
RR
Maryland
(1/12/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/9/2006)
RR
Michigan
(1/12/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(1/7/2009)
RR
Mississippi
(1/12/2022)
RR
Missouri
(6/30/2009)
RR
Montana
(1/12/2022)
RR
Nebraska
(2/5/2008)
RR
Nevada
(1/12/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/12/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(1/12/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(11/9/2012)
RR
New York
(8/9/2006)
RR
North Carolina
(1/12/2022)
RR
North Dakota
(1/12/2022)
RR
Ohio
(8/15/2016)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/21/2021)
RR
Oregon
(1/12/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/24/2013)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/12/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(1/12/2022)
RR
South Dakota
(1/12/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/18/2012)
IAR
Texas
(3/8/2021)
RR
Utah
(5/10/2021)
RR
Vermont
(1/12/2022)
RR
Virginia
(1/12/2022)
RR
Washington
(1/12/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(1/12/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/21/2015)
RR
Wyoming
(1/12/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/11/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 1137West Des Moines, IA 50266

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