Gary W. Carpenter
Professional summary
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Gary Wayne Carpenter was a registered financial professional .
Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1973. Gary had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 1 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
August 30, 2004 - December 6, 2013
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
June 1, 2001 - December 6, 2013
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
May 27, 1997 - May 31, 2001
AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC
March 13, 1996 - June 6, 1997
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
October 1, 1993 - December 16, 1995
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
July 23, 1990 - October 14, 1993
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
July 23, 1990 - October 14, 1993
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
July 20, 1988 - October 4, 1989
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
April 21, 1988 - July 26, 1988
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
September 26, 1986 - May 13, 1988
WASHINGTON NATIONAL EQUITY COMPANY
July 24, 1984 - July 30, 1986
THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.
May 24, 1973 - December 29, 1982
RELIASTAR FINANCIAL MARKETING CORP.
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 1
Date: 5/22/1973
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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