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Marjory G. Blackmer

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
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CRD#: 4369576
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Professional summary


Marjory Grannis Blackmer, who also goes by Marjory G Blackmer, Megan Blackmer, Marjory Given Grannis, Megan Grannis, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Libertyville, Illinois.

Marjory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Marjory has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Marjory G Blackmer | Megan Blackmer | Marjory Given Grannis | Megan Grannis

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) 4/1/2019 - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - SRP - Shorewood, IL 2) 4/1/2019 - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - SRP Holdings Group LLC - Shorewood, IL 3) 4/1/2019 - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Strategic Retirement Partners - Shorewood, IL. 4) 4/4/2019 - Global Retirement Partners - DBA: Strategic Retirement Partners - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Relationship Manager - Start Date: 10/2015 - 80 Hours Per Month/80 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide administrative support to Strategic Retirement Partners, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 10/2015. I expect to spend approximately 80 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 5) 4/5/2019 - Global Retirement Partners - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date: 04/01/2019. 6) 4/5/2019 - GLOBAL RETIREMENT PARTNERS LLC - DBA: SRP - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Start Date: 10/2015.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

August 14, 2023 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Current

August 11, 2023 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 711 High St, Des Moines, IA 50392
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 1, 2019 - July 27, 2023

GLOBAL RETIREMENT PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 172011
Shorewood, IL
Past

April 1, 2019 - August 3, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Past

April 19, 2016 - April 1, 2019

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
SHOREWOOD, IL
Past

September 1, 2015 - September 22, 2016

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
Shorewood, IL
Past

May 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
Shorewood, IL
Past

August 8, 2014 - October 2, 2015

WEALTHSPIRE RETIREMENT ADVISORY

RIA
CRD#: 121254
LIBERTYVILLE, IL
Past

June 1, 2011 - August 12, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

RIA
CRD#: 31012
Libertyville, IL
Past

June 1, 2011 - August 12, 2014

FINANCIAL TELESIS INC

BD
CRD#: 31012
Libertyville, IL
Past

July 4, 2005 - August 3, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
LOMBARD, IL
Past

June 7, 2005 - August 3, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
LOMBARD, IL
Past

July 12, 2001 - June 2, 2005

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX

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.
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
Illinois
(8/11/2023)
IAR
Illinois
(8/14/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/1/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
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)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRINCIPAL DIRECT ADVISORY ACCOUNT FIRM BROCHURE (9/15/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.OWNER
AGRAWAL, VIVEKDIRECTOR8050381
CLAIRE, CHAD THOMASCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER7219218
DROGAN, THOMAS JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2760482
FRIEDRICH, AMY CHRISTINEDIRECTOR7097797
LAWLER, CODY ANTHONYHEAD OF SUPERVISION, HEAD OF OPERATIONS5162072
MCCULLUM, KENNETH ALLENDIRECTOR4695257
MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCISPRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHAIR2074275
RANTS, DOUGLAS JOHNCHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER7148529
ROBERTS, DAWN MARIECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7929617
SCHELHAAS, NATHAN PAULDIRECTOR7275495
SPADAFORA, CRAIG ALANSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / HEAD OF ADVISORY AND PLATFORM3184320
VANWINKLE, DANIEL SIMONPSI AML OFFICER4715191

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts63,730
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 14,827,718,110

Disclosures


Regulatory Event9
Arbitration3
Bond3

Accountant surprise examination report


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

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137Libertyville, IL

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