Chanell T. Carter
Professional summary
Chanell Tomika Carter, who also goes by Chanell T Smith, Chanell Tomika Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Rosenberg, Texas.
Chanell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Chanell has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Experience
August 29, 2018 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
August 16, 2018 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 711 High St, Des Moines, IA 50392September 22, 2022 - Present
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
Office #1: 711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392October 18, 2013 - July 31, 2018
COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
August 7, 2013 - August 3, 2018
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
August 7, 2013 - August 3, 2018
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
February 9, 2010 - May 31, 2013
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
February 4, 2010 - May 31, 2013
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
January 29, 2008 - June 19, 2008
INVESCO AIM PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
February 20, 2001 - June 19, 2008
INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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(8/16/2018)
(8/16/2018)
(6/17/2021)
Exams
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationFINRA
Current 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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