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Michael C. Schaefer
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Manlius, NY
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CRD#: 4296527
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Professional summary
Michael Christopher Schaefer, who also goes by Michael C. Schaefer, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT located in Manlius, New York and PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. located in Stamford, Connecticut.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael C. Schaefer
Other business activities
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Access/supervised person of Principal Global Investors, LLC, and will perform certain functions for Principal Global Investors and its affiliates.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 14, 2022 - Present
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 109002
Manlius, NY
Current
July 1, 2011 - Present
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
Office #1: 2 High Ridge Park Suite 2, Stamford, CT 06905BD
CRD#: 43261
Stamford, CT
Past
January 5, 2010 - July 5, 2011
DELAWARE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADVISERS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 152237
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
January 5, 2010 - July 5, 2011
DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 14232
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past
September 12, 2003 - December 31, 2009
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 145
MANLIUS, NY
Past
December 31, 2000 - December 31, 2009
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past
November 15, 2000 - December 31, 2000
DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 14232
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PA
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
ALIGNED INVESTORS | QUALITY CORE INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL ORIGIN | PRINCIPAL MORLEY | PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS, LLC | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL FINISTERRE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL EDGE | PRINCIPAL DYNAMIC GROWTH | PRINCIPAL CLARITAS | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL | PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | PRINCIPAL ASSET ALLOCATION | PRINCIPAL ALTERNATIVE CREDIT | PRINCIPAL ALIGNED | MULTI-ASSET ADVISORS | MORLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MACRO CURRENCY GROUP | EDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | COLUMBUS CIRCLE INVESTORS
CRD#: 109002 / SEC#: 801-55959
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/1998 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
New York(7/1/2011)
IAR
New York(1/14/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/28/2020)
RR
West Virginia(4/28/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PA
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
ALIGNED INVESTORS | QUALITY CORE INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL ORIGIN | PRINCIPAL MORLEY | PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS, LLC | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL FINISTERRE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL EDGE | PRINCIPAL DYNAMIC GROWTH | PRINCIPAL CLARITAS | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL | PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | PRINCIPAL ASSET ALLOCATION | PRINCIPAL ALTERNATIVE CREDIT | PRINCIPAL ALIGNED | MULTI-ASSET ADVISORS | MORLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MACRO CURRENCY GROUP | EDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | COLUMBUS CIRCLE INVESTORS
CRD#: 109002 / SEC#: 801-55959
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50392-0001
Mailing Address
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392-0001
Phone number
(800) 787-1621
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,350
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,399 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 364,035,359,901 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | ||
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 09/28/2023 | ||
| 12/20/2022 |
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