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Jeffrey L. Meltzer

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
DES MOINES, IA 50392
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CRD#: 3123888
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Professional summary


Jeffrey L Meltzer, who also goes by Jeffrey Meltzer, Jeffrey Lawrence Meltzer, is a registered financial professional currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jeffrey is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Jeffrey has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jeffrey Meltzer | Jeffrey Lawrence Meltzer

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

September 30, 2024 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

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

October 19, 2021 - September 25, 2024

HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45995
WAYNE, PA
Past

March 11, 2021 - September 30, 2021

PAYCHEX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 39733
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 13, 2017 - January 25, 2021

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 22, 2008 - May 10, 2016

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

May 29, 2007 - May 12, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
EDISON, NJ
Past

November 7, 2006 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
EDISON, NJ
Past

September 29, 2005 - July 24, 2006

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
MONROE, NJ
Past

June 18, 2003 - September 23, 2005

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

July 30, 1999 - December 6, 2002

APEX CLEARING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13071
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 5, 1999 - July 20, 1999

HARRISDIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 42159
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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.

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
California
(5/8/2025)
RR
Colorado
(4/23/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/23/2025)
RR
Florida
(4/25/2025)
RR
Georgia
(8/20/2025)
RR
Illinois
(9/30/2024)
RR
Indiana
(9/30/2024)
RR
Iowa
(9/30/2024)
RR
Maryland
(9/15/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/9/2025)
RR
Michigan
(9/30/2024)
RR
Missouri
(9/30/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/25/2025)
RR
New York
(10/23/2025)
RR
Ohio
(4/23/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/28/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(4/30/2025)
RR
Texas
(6/12/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/30/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/16/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 11/5/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader 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#: 1137Des Moines, IA 50392

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