MC
Melissa A. Couch
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
South Grafton, MA
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CRD#: 4037984
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Professional summary
Melissa Ann Couch, who also goes by Melissa Couch, Melissa A Peterson, Melissa Ann Peterson, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in South Grafton, Massachusetts.
Melissa is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Melissa has worked at 6 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
Melissa Couch | Melissa A Peterson | Melissa Ann Peterson
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 25, 2020 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
South Grafton, MA
Current
January 28, 2020 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
South Grafton, MA
Past
November 2, 2018 - December 17, 2019
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
BOSTON, MA
Past
November 2, 2018 - December 17, 2019
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
BOSTON, MA
Past
August 10, 2012 - November 2, 2018
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past
August 10, 2012 - November 2, 2018
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past
October 29, 2007 - August 3, 2012
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past
October 9, 2006 - October 8, 2007
THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
March 19, 2003 - October 27, 2006
BRECEK & YOUNG ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 40395
CINCINNATI, OH
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.
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
Iowa(1/28/2020)
RR
Massachusetts(1/28/2020)
IAR
Massachusetts(2/25/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 8/14/2024
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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.
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)
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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