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G A. Roberts

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CRD#: 400928
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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.

G Allen Roberts, who also goes by Allen Roberts, G Allen Roberts, G Roberts, G. Allen Roberts, G. Allen Roberts, George Allen Roberts, was a registered financial professional .

G is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1972. G had worked at 28 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Allen Roberts | G Allen Roberts | G Roberts | G. Allen Roberts | G. Allen Roberts | George Allen Roberts

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

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


Past

July 23, 2018 - September 6, 2018

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 27, 2015 - April 29, 2015

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
RAINBOW CITY, AL
Past

March 9, 2015 - April 29, 2015

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
RAINBOW CITY, AL
Past

August 22, 2014 - February 9, 2015

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 46947
RAINBOW CITY, AL
Past

August 22, 2014 - February 9, 2015

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 46947
JACKSON, TN
Past

July 25, 2014 - August 13, 2014

WILBANKS SECURITIES ADVISORY

RIA
CRD#: 118304
RAINBOW CITY, AL
Past

June 24, 2014 - August 13, 2014

WILBANKS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40673
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

February 4, 2014 - May 19, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
RAINBOW CITY, AL
Past

January 30, 2014 - May 19, 2014

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
RAINBOW CITY, AL
Past

January 3, 2012 - November 15, 2012

RESOURCE HORIZONS INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 143384
GADSEN, AL
Past

December 2, 2011 - November 15, 2012

RESOURCE HORIZONS GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 104368
RAINBOW CITY, AL
Past

August 11, 2011 - September 19, 2011

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
ANNISTON, AL
Past

September 9, 2010 - September 28, 2010

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 7, 2010 - September 28, 2010

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 13, 2009 - April 27, 2010

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 13, 2009 - April 27, 2010

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 24, 2007 - January 29, 2008

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
ANNISTON, AL
Past

July 20, 2005 - December 31, 2005

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA
CRD#: 105662
ANNISTON, AL
Past

July 20, 2005 - December 31, 2005

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 20, 2004 - October 19, 2004

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

September 9, 2003 - August 26, 2004

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 9, 2003 - August 26, 2004

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

May 28, 2002 - August 11, 2003

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
ANNISTON, AL
Past

January 3, 2002 - August 11, 2003

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

August 1, 2001 - November 5, 2001

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 1, 2001 - November 5, 2001

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

October 19, 2000 - July 31, 2001

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 29, 1999 - October 10, 2000

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

July 28, 1999 - November 8, 1999

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 27, 1998 - March 19, 1999

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 20, 1997 - January 8, 1998

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 2, 1997 - October 14, 1997

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 19, 1992 - June 20, 1995

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 19, 1992 - March 19, 1997

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 20, 1991 - February 12, 1992

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 28, 1990 - November 7, 1991

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 28, 1990 - November 7, 1991

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

January 2, 1990 - March 7, 1990

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 23, 1982 - December 2, 1989

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 17, 1982 - December 29, 1982

THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 723
Past

February 11, 1972 - March 25, 1982

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
Past

February 11, 1972 - March 25, 1982

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978

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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/30/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 2/9/1972
Registered Representative Examination
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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