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Christopher W. Bibow
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Little River, SC
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CRD#: 3103035
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Professional summary
Christopher Warren Bibow, who also goes by Chris W Bibow, Chris Bibow, Christopher W Bibow, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Little River, South Carolina.
Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Christopher has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chris W Bibow | Chris Bibow | Christopher W Bibow
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.
**OUTSIDE INSURANCE SALES POSITION: Outside Insurance Sales NATURE: null INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 05/04/2022 ADDRESS: 1318 Reflection Pond Drive, Little River SC 29566, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales and service of fixed life, fixed annuities, DI, LTC, P&C, health, and group benefits. **TORCHTIPS DIRECT POSITION: Owner NATURE: Owner/Partner/of LLC/S-Corp/REIT INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/02/2018 ADDRESS: 1318 Reflection Pond Drive, Little River SC 29566, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% owner, online advertising and sales of parts and tools in plumbing, welding, hvac, mechanical contracting, construction, medical, scuba, military, para military industries. Online sales of related consulting services. Estimated time per month 1-2 hours. Manage / oversee e-commerce store, inventory, pricing and manage development teams **CNC PROPERTY MGT POSITION: Owner NATURE: Owner/Partner/of LLC/S-Corp/REIT INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 06/09/2023 ADDRESS: 16192 Coastal Highway, Lewes DE 19958, United States DESCRIPTION: Partner and I are buying a mobile home for rental income. Property location will be in SC: Myrtle beach, Conway, Loris, Murrells Inlet - someplace in SC This is a real estate rental income business unrelated to sale of insurance, securities, brokerage products or managed accounts **BIBOW INDUSTRIES LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Owner/Partner/of LLC/S-Corp/REIT INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/15/2004 ADDRESS: 1318 Reflection Pond Drive, Little River SC 29566, United States DESCRIPTION: 100% Owner. Bibow Industries, LLC. Research and Development and manufacturer of patented and non-patented specialty torch, plumbing, welding, hvac, mechanical contracting, scuba, medical, military, paramilitary industrial products and consulting services. Hours per month 5-10. **TRINITY INVESTMENT HOLDINGS POSITION: President/CEO NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/08/2024 ADDRESS: 1318 Reflection Pond Drive, Little River SC 29566, United States DESCRIPTION: Real estate holding company for estate planning purposes. All activities are real estate related.
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
April 25, 2022 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Little River, SC
Current
April 18, 2022 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Little River, SC
Past
September 19, 2016 - November 4, 2021
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 2881
WILMINGTON, NC
Past
September 8, 2016 - November 4, 2021
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 2881
WILMINGTON, NC
Past
December 2, 2015 - August 31, 2016
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 46173
MADISON, CT
Past
November 24, 2015 - August 31, 2016
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 46173
MADISON, CT
Past
June 11, 2013 - September 3, 2014
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
RIA
CRD#: 18387
DARIEN, CT
Past
March 21, 2013 - September 3, 2014
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
BD
CRD#: 18387
DARIEN, CT
Past
September 8, 2012 - March 13, 2013
DLB SECURITIES L.L.C.
BD
CRD#: 129354
DENVILLE, NJ
Past
August 19, 2011 - February 1, 2012
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
BD
CRD#: 18387
MONTVALE, NJ
Past
May 1, 2002 - March 7, 2003
NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past
March 20, 2000 - October 16, 2000
QUICK & REILLY, INC.
BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past
September 23, 1998 - November 11, 1999
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
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".
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
Colorado(3/20/2024)
RR
Connecticut(4/19/2022)
RR
Florida(4/19/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(10/7/2022)
RR
Nevada(4/22/2024)
RR
New York(4/21/2022)
RR
North Carolina(4/20/2022)
RR
South Carolina(4/19/2022)
IAR
South Carolina(5/2/2022)
RR
Tennessee(2/1/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | OWNER | |
| AGRAWAL, VIVEK | DIRECTOR | 8050381 |
| CLAIRE, CHAD THOMAS | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 7219218 |
| DROGAN, THOMAS JOHN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2760482 |
| FRIEDRICH, AMY CHRISTINE | DIRECTOR | 7097797 |
| LAWLER, CODY ANTHONY | HEAD OF SUPERVISION, HEAD OF OPERATIONS | 5162072 |
| MCCULLUM, KENNETH ALLEN | DIRECTOR | 4695257 |
| MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCIS | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHAIR | 2074275 |
| RANTS, DOUGLAS JOHN | CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER | 7148529 |
| ROBERTS, DAWN MARIE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 7929617 |
| SCHELHAAS, NATHAN PAUL | DIRECTOR | 7275495 |
| SPADAFORA, CRAIG ALAN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / HEAD OF ADVISORY AND PLATFORM | 3184320 |
| VANWINKLE, DANIEL SIMON | PSI AML OFFICER | 4715191 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 63,730 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 14,827,718,110 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 9 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
| Bond | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | ||
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 09/22/2023 | ||
| 12/20/2022 |
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