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David Schoep

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
AURORA, CO
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CRD#: 3235218
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Professional summary


David Schoep, who also goes by Dave Schoep, David K Schoep, David Kenneth Schoep, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Aurora, Colorado.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. David has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dave Schoep | David K Schoep | David Kenneth Schoep

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 29, 2026 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
AURORA, CO
Current

April 29, 2026 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 2, 2024 - April 20, 2026

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 21, 2024 - April 20, 2026

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
AURORA, CO
Past

June 7, 2019 - June 3, 2020

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
DENVER, CO
Past

June 7, 2019 - September 8, 2022

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 7, 2019 - April 20, 2026

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

June 7, 2019 - April 20, 2026

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

July 17, 2018 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
DENVER, CO
Past

March 6, 2013 - June 2, 2015

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
DENVER, CO
Past

February 7, 2013 - June 2, 2015

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
DENVER, CO
Past

November 16, 2012 - January 21, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
DENVER, CO
Past

November 16, 2012 - June 2, 2015

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
DENVER, CO
Past

October 18, 2012 - June 2, 2015

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
DENVER, CO
Past

October 18, 2012 - June 2, 2015

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
DENVER, CO
Past

May 28, 2012 - March 21, 2024

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
ST CLOUD, MN
Past

January 25, 2012 - April 20, 2026

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
ST CLOUD, MN
Past

November 30, 2007 - August 24, 2011

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
DENVER, CO
Past

September 30, 2005 - October 10, 2007

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
ENGLEWOOD, CO
Past

January 31, 2005 - July 28, 2005

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

March 31, 2000 - February 3, 2005

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7834
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 10, 1999 - January 27, 2000

JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC

BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO

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.

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
Arizona
(4/29/2026)
RR
Colorado
(4/29/2026)
IAR
Colorado
(4/29/2026)
RR
Iowa
(4/29/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/25/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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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
10/28/2024
11/28/2023
09/22/2023

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137Aurora, CO

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