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Katherine A. Coons

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR
Roseville, CA 95661
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CRD#: 3175154
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Professional summary


Katherine Anne Coons, who also goes by Katherine Anne Coons, Katherine Coons, Katherine Ann Gengler, Katherine Anne Gengler, Katie Gengler, is a registered financial professional currently at PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. located in Roseville, California.

Katherine is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Katherine has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 26, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Katherine Anne Coons | Katherine Coons | Katherine Ann Gengler | Katherine Anne Gengler | Katie Gengler

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


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None

Experience


Current

August 28, 2023 - Present

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

Office #1: 1478 Stone Point Drive Suite 370, Roseville, CA 95661
BD
CRD#: 43261
Roseville, CA
Past

April 18, 2017 - July 11, 2023

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO
Past

September 12, 2013 - May 13, 2016

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

August 20, 2012 - September 3, 2013

BEHR HOLDINGS 1, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 112558
LITTLETON, CO
Past

February 23, 2011 - October 5, 2011

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

February 22, 2011 - October 5, 2011

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

February 27, 2008 - January 26, 2011

BREWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131861
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO
Past

October 24, 2007 - September 23, 2009

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 28218
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO
Past

October 4, 2007 - September 23, 2009

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 28218
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO
Past

January 4, 2005 - October 10, 2005

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 28218
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 26, 2001 - October 7, 2005

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 12, 1999 - May 16, 2001

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE
Past

April 14, 1999 - June 22, 1999

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 14, 1999 - June 22, 1999

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
Colorado
(8/28/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/23/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PF
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
COMPOSITE DISTRIBUTORS INC. | WM FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRUBUTOR, INC. | PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | COMPOSITE FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

CRD#: 43261 / SEC#: , 8-50200

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
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
Phone number
(800) 222-5852
Established
Washington since 04/17/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS HOLDING COMPANY (US), LLCOWNER
BERG, JOHN THOMASDIRECTOR7973551
CLINES, SEAN THOMASCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER3055601
DESSOUKI, RAMONA HIATTCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER7812577
HILL, TIMOTHY ALLENNATIONAL SALES MANAGER/DIRECTOR2317289
HOESKE, DINA ROMEOSENIOR DIRECTOR - FUND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES2704646
MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCISDIRECTOR2074275
SCHOLTEN, MICHAEL JOSEPHPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6388259
STOCKMAN, MICHELLE RENEECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5010490
WONG, BRANT KPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (CHAIRMAN)5093714

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

CRD#: 43261Roseville, CA 95661

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