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Richard S. Zake

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CRD#: 3165814
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard S Zake, who also goes by Rich Zake, Richard Scott Zake, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Richard had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rich Zake | Richard Scott Zake

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.
Access/supervised person of Principal Global Investors, LLC and will perform certain functions for Principal Global Investors, Inc and its affiliates.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 12, 2024 - October 7, 2025

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
APPLETON, WI
Past

May 25, 2022 - October 7, 2025

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 109002
Appleton, WI
Past

May 25, 2022 - October 7, 2025

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43261
Appleton, WI
Past

July 29, 2021 - May 31, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
APPLETON, WI
Past

July 29, 2021 - May 31, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
APPLETON, WI
Past

February 3, 2021 - July 19, 2021

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 3, 2021 - July 19, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

August 12, 2019 - July 19, 2021

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 12, 2019 - July 19, 2021

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

August 12, 2019 - July 19, 2021

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 12, 2019 - July 19, 2021

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 12, 2019 - July 19, 2021

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 2, 2018 - August 12, 2019

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
Appleton, WI
Past

July 2, 2018 - April 17, 2019

G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132939
MCDONOUGH, GA
Past

April 25, 2018 - July 5, 2018

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120222
Appleton, WI
Past

April 25, 2018 - July 5, 2018

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120222
Appleton, WI
Past

January 2, 2015 - March 16, 2018

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16443
APPLETON, WI
Past

March 28, 2007 - March 16, 2018

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

March 28, 2007 - March 16, 2018

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

March 28, 2007 - March 16, 2018

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
APPLETON, WI
Past

July 14, 2006 - April 5, 2007

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
KIMBERLY, WI
Past

July 6, 2005 - June 8, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
APPLETON, WI
Past

July 6, 2005 - June 8, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
APPLETON, WI
Past

March 27, 2003 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 16999
APPLETON, WI
Past

March 26, 2003 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 20, 2000 - December 4, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 26, 1999 - September 1, 2000

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, 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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/18/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 1/18/2001
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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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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#: 1137

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