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Dene M. Sanfillipo

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Dublin, OH 43017
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CRD#: 2945713
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Professional summary


Dene Maria Sanfillipo, who also goes by Dene Maria Dixon, Dene Maria Dixon, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Dublin, Ohio.

Dene is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Dene has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dene Maria Dixon | Dene Maria Dixon

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.
**SAMS FANS POSITION: sponsorship committee member NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/01/2023 ADDRESS: 4041 N. High St., Suite 401E, Columbus OH 43214, United States DESCRIPTION: Help in fundraising for the event called A THREAD of Hope. Lead a team of individuals to obtain corporate donations. **INSURANCE POSITION: Agent NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 07/01/2018 ADDRESS: 5600 Blazer Pkwy, Suite 300, Dublin OH 43017, United States DESCRIPTION: Life, DI, LTC. **INSURANCE & INVESTMENT / Lake Forest Financial Advisors (DBA) POSITION: CEPA NATURE: Financial Strategies/Needs Analysis, Group/Health Insurance, Life Insurance/Annuities, Mutual Funds/Securities/ VA / VL INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 02/05/2025 ADDRESS: 5600 Blazer Pkwy, Suite 300, Dublin OH 43017, United States DESCRIPTION: Facilitating business with colleagues as part of DBA to maintain synergy. I will be mainly involved in national markets and business development through networking & prospecting. When/if business is placed for insurance products individually and through employee benefits, I will share in compensation from sales developed through my efforts. **INSURANCE & FINANCIAL PLANNING / Residently Speaking (DBA) POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: Seminars/Educational Workshops, DI/A&H Insurance Fee-based Financial Planning, Financial Strategies/Needs Analysis, Group/Health Insurance, Life Insurance/Annuities INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3 START DATE: 08/01/2010 ADDRESS: 5600 Blazer Pkwy, Suite 300, Dublin OH 43017, United States DESCRIPTION: Facilitating business with colleagues as part of DBA to maintain synergy. I will be mainly involved in medical/healthcare market development through networking & prospecting. When/if business is placed for insurance products individually and through employee benefits, I will share in compensation from sales developed through my efforts. **LAKE FOREST FINANCIAL ADVISORS (DBA) POSITION: Financial Advisor, Partner NATURE: individual and business consulting, seminars, education workshops, fee-based planning, etc... INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 25 START DATE: 09/01/2025 ADDRESS: 5600 Blazer Pkwy, Suite 300, Dublin OH 43017, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial Advisory & Partner that will manage growth of practice and maintain existing clients via team utilization. **INSURANCE & CONSULTING POSITION: Residently Speaking NATURE: null INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 10/01/2025 ADDRESS: 5600 Blazer Pkwy, Suite 300, Dublin OH 43017, United States DESCRIPTION: Insurance sales and consulting for resident physicians. Offering GSI Disability coverage via Ameritas. Providing education and connection to insurance and financial education.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 30, 2003 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 5600 Blazer Pkwy Ste 300, Dublin, OH 43017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Dublin, OH
Current

November 24, 1997 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 5600 Blazer Pkwy Ste 300, Dublin, OH 43017
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Dublin, OH

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
(1/11/2024)
RR
California
(1/3/2023)
RR
Colorado
(8/31/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(8/8/2012)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(1/3/2023)
RR
Illinois
(4/28/1998)
RR
Indiana
(1/3/2023)
RR
Maryland
(1/3/2023)
RR
New York
(1/3/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(3/31/2016)
RR
Ohio
(11/24/1997)
IAR
Ohio
(1/30/2003)
RR
Oregon
(1/3/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/2/2016)
RR
West Virginia
(1/3/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/24/1997
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#: 1137Dublin, OH 43017

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