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Brian P. Barnes

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
CHARLOTTE, NC 28262
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CRD#: 4137642
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Professional summary


Brian P Barnes, who also goes by Brian Patrick Barnes, Brian Barnes, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES located in Charlotte, North Carolina and PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brian Patrick Barnes | Brian Barnes

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Brian P Barnes's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 15, 2023 - Present

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

Office #1: 401 Mccullough Dr Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28262
RIA
CRD#: 297324
CHARLOTTE, NC
Current

March 15, 2023 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 401 Mccullough Dr Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28262
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Charlotte, NC
Past

July 20, 2021 - August 5, 2022

ROBINHOOD FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165998
Charlotte, NC
Past

September 30, 2016 - July 27, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 9, 2008 - September 22, 2016

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 24, 2000 - October 5, 2000

MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE

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".
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PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES | PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 297324 / SEC#: 801-114432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2018 Approved)

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
Arkansas
(9/12/2023)
RR
Colorado
(9/12/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(9/12/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/12/2023)
IAR
Iowa
(4/4/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/12/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(9/12/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/12/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(2/15/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(3/15/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/12/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(9/12/2023)
RR
Utah
(9/12/2023)
RR
Vermont
(9/12/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/15/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PA
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES | PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 297324 / SEC#: 801-114432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
655 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mailing Address
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
Phone number
(866) 412-0770
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
343

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PAS ADV 2A ADVICE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts16,940
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 887,316,440

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2025
Cover Page
10/28/2024
11/20/2023
09/22/2023
12/20/2022

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

CRD#: 297324Charlotte, NC 28262

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