Robert A. Phares
Professional summary
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Robert Allan Phares, who also goes by Robert A Phares, was a registered financial professional .
Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1969. Robert had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 26 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
July 27, 2015 - December 31, 2021
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
May 18, 2015 - December 31, 2021
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
October 21, 2005 - May 23, 2011
ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO
October 22, 1999 - May 18, 2015
THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY
June 17, 1999 - October 14, 1999
LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.
June 27, 1990 - June 3, 1999
NATIONWIDE FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC
October 16, 1985 - July 3, 1990
ALLIED GROUP SECURITIES CORPORATION
August 4, 1983 - October 21, 1986
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
May 1, 1979 - August 12, 1985
USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.
July 8, 1971 - May 1, 1979
LINCOLN EQUITIES CORPORATION
April 2, 1969 - August 19, 1971
THE COLUMBIAN SECURITIES CORPORATION
Primary Firm SEC Registration
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationSeries 1
Date: 3/27/1969
Registered Representative ExaminationCurrent Firm
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | OWNER | |
| AGRAWAL, VIVEK | DIRECTOR | 8050381 |
| CLAIRE, CHAD THOMAS | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 7219218 |
| DROGAN, THOMAS JOHN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2760482 |
| FRIEDRICH, AMY CHRISTINE | DIRECTOR | 7097797 |
| LAWLER, CODY ANTHONY | HEAD OF SUPERVISION, HEAD OF OPERATIONS | 5162072 |
| MCCULLUM, KENNETH ALLEN | DIRECTOR | 4695257 |
| MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCIS | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHAIR | 2074275 |
| RANTS, DOUGLAS JOHN | CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER | 7148529 |
| ROBERTS, DAWN MARIE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 7929617 |
| SCHELHAAS, NATHAN PAUL | DIRECTOR | 7275495 |
| SPADAFORA, CRAIG ALAN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / HEAD OF ADVISORY AND PLATFORM | 3184320 |
| VANWINKLE, DANIEL SIMON | PSI AML OFFICER | 4715191 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 63,730 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 14,827,718,110 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 9 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
| Bond | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | ||
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 09/22/2023 | ||
| 12/20/2022 |
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