JL

James F. Lajoie

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CRD#: 300752
JL

Professional summary


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James Francis Lajoie, who also goes by James F Lajoie II, James Frances Lajoie Ii, James Francis Lajoie Ii, Jim Lajoie Ii, Jim Lajoie, was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1969. James had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James F Lajoie Ii | James Frances Lajoie Ii | James Francis Lajoie Ii | Jim Lajoie Ii | Jim Lajoie

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 11, 2011 - May 18, 2016

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 8, 2011 - May 18, 2016

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 14, 2010 - February 25, 2011

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 14, 2010 - February 25, 2011

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
STAMFORD, CT
Past

January 1, 2006 - August 18, 2009

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
NASHUA, NH
Past

September 2, 2005 - August 18, 2009

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
NASHUA, NH
Past

August 29, 2003 - December 31, 2004

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

August 16, 2000 - September 4, 2001

BNY MELLON SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 47268
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

March 31, 1999 - September 25, 2000

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

September 26, 1996 - March 9, 1998

METLIFE INVESTORS SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 15950
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

October 1, 1994 - July 8, 1996

FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34637
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 16, 1989 - September 12, 1994

FISCO EQUITY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24067
LINCOLN, RI
Past

June 9, 1989 - April 29, 1992

CROSSLAND INVESTOR SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 23677
Past

September 21, 1988 - November 16, 1988

WILLIAM PENN SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 21959
Past

April 21, 1978 - March 22, 1988

PINEBRIDGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5967
Past

June 4, 1969 - May 23, 1976

BERKSHIRE EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 87

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/21/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 4/29/1969
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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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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
10/28/2024
11/28/2023
09/22/2023

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137

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