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Jay T. Harbison

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
DES MOINES, IA 50392
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CRD#: 3125231
JH

Professional summary


Jay Thomas Harbison is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT located in Des Moines, Iowa and PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Jay is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Jay has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 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.
1) Access/supervised person of Principal Global Investors, LLC, and will perform certain functions for Principal Global Investors and its affiliates. 2) Harbison Family Revocable Trust - Trustee. Personal revocable trust- self-directed brokerage account at Schwab. No compensation provided. Not Investment related. 30652 River Bye Rd, Adel, IA 50003. 4 hours per week. 0 hours during securities trading hours. -Effective 12/07/2023. 3) Power of Attorney and Personal Trust- Thomas and Jeanne Harbison. Co-agent/Co-trustee for parents. 30652 River Bye Rd Adel, IA 50003. Not investment related. 1 hr per week, 0 hrs during trading. Effective 11/18/2022.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

April 4, 2011 - Present

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 711 High St, Des Moines, IA 50392
RIA
CRD#: 109002
DES MOINES, IA
Current

January 16, 2016 - Present

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

Office #1: 711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
BD
CRD#: 43261
DES MOINES, IA
Current

May 6, 2020 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

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

June 2, 2010 - April 4, 2011

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 16, 2010 - April 8, 2016

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 1, 2008 - January 26, 2010

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
ANKENY, IA
Past

August 1, 2008 - January 26, 2010

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
ANKENY, IA
Past

November 20, 2006 - February 4, 2008

G & W EQUITY SALES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35356
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

November 20, 2006 - February 4, 2008

G & W EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35356
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

June 14, 2006 - November 13, 2006

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

May 15, 2006 - November 13, 2006

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 17, 2005 - February 1, 2006

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE
Past

July 25, 2005 - August 8, 2005

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 11, 2000 - August 8, 2005

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 1, 1999 - June 3, 1999

NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25910
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

October 20, 1998 - January 21, 1999

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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 ASSET MANAGEMENT
ALIGNED INVESTORS | QUALITY CORE INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL ORIGIN | PRINCIPAL MORLEY | PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS, LLC | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL FINISTERRE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL EDGE | PRINCIPAL DYNAMIC GROWTH | PRINCIPAL CLARITAS | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL | PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | PRINCIPAL ASSET ALLOCATION | PRINCIPAL ALTERNATIVE CREDIT | PRINCIPAL ALIGNED | MULTI-ASSET ADVISORS | MORLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MACRO CURRENCY GROUP | EDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | COLUMBUS CIRCLE INVESTORS

CRD#: 109002 / SEC#: 801-55959

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/1998 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

IAR
Iowa
(4/4/2011)
RR
Iowa
(4/8/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/23/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PA
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
ALIGNED INVESTORS | QUALITY CORE INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL ORIGIN | PRINCIPAL MORLEY | PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS, LLC | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL FINISTERRE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL EDGE | PRINCIPAL DYNAMIC GROWTH | PRINCIPAL CLARITAS | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL | PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | PRINCIPAL ASSET ALLOCATION | PRINCIPAL ALTERNATIVE CREDIT | PRINCIPAL ALIGNED | MULTI-ASSET ADVISORS | MORLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MACRO CURRENCY GROUP | EDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | COLUMBUS CIRCLE INVESTORS

CRD#: 109002 / SEC#: 801-55959

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50392-0001
Mailing Address
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392-0001
Phone number
(800) 787-1621
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,350

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT 2025 ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,399
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 364,035,359,901

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2025
Cover Page
10/28/2024
11/28/2023
09/28/2023
12/20/2022

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 109002Des Moines, IA 50392

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