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Paul N. Gould

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
Yardley, PA
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CRD#: 3073375
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Professional summary


Paul Noble Gould is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES located in Yardley, Pennsylvania and PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Paul has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
BEACON NETWORKING FOR LIFE ASSOCIATION - NEW MEMBER COMMITTEE POSITION: Beacon Networking for Life Association - New Member Committee NATURE: Beacon Networking for Life Association - New Member Committee INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/30/2023 ADDRESS: 811 Hudson Dr, Yardley PA 19067, United States DESCRIPTION: Beacon Networking for Life Association - New Member Committee...I will look to work with the committee to help organize activities for members to network and introduce Beacon to possible new members. The focus of this activity is to drive new members to join. SESSION MEMBER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NEWTOWN PA POSITION: Session Member Presbyterian Church of Newtown PA NATURE: Session Member Presbyterian Church of Newtown PA INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/30/2023 ADDRESS: 25 N Chancellor Street, Newtown PA 18940, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a church elder or session member. I along with other session members look to make governing decisions in regards to the activities of the church. I do not have access to any financial accounts, investment accounts, nor do I make any investment recomendations, etc. STEWARDSHIP CHAIRPERSON NEWTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH POSITION: Stewardship Chairperson Newtown Presbyterian Church NATURE: Stewardship Chairperson Newtown Presbyterian Church INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/30/2023 ADDRESS: 25 N Chancellor Street, Newtown PA 18940, United States DESCRIPTION: Chairperson of the Newtown Presbyterian Church Stewardship committee. Involves organizing annual pledging campaigns for the church. It does not involve access to any bank accounts, investment accounts or investment decisions.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 27, 2023 - Present

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 297324
Yardley, PA
Current

September 23, 2023 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 711 High St, Des Moines, IA 50392
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

May 17, 2010 - April 29, 2016

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5178
RADNOR, PA
Past

August 29, 2008 - March 21, 2023

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
RADNOR, PA
Past

August 28, 2008 - September 22, 2009

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 28, 2008 - March 21, 2023

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
RADNOR, PA
Past

June 20, 2008 - August 29, 2008

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

June 20, 2008 - August 29, 2008

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

January 11, 2001 - March 7, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past

January 11, 2001 - March 7, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past

July 22, 1998 - January 4, 2001

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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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.

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
Arkansas
(7/17/2025)
RR
Colorado
(7/17/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(7/17/2025)
RR
Florida
(7/17/2025)
RR
Iowa
(9/23/2023)
IAR
Iowa
(4/1/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/17/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(7/17/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(7/17/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/17/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/23/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(9/27/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(7/17/2025)
RR
Utah
(7/17/2025)
RR
Vermont
(7/17/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/13/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 9/23/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 9/23/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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

PAS ADV 2A ADVICE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

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
12/20/2022

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

CRD#: 297324Yardley, PA

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