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Thomas S. Hendricks

FOSTER GROUP
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 4381388
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Professional summary

Thomas Scott Hendricks, who also goes by Thomas S Hendricks, Tom S Hendricks, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOSTER GROUP, INC. located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Thomas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Thomas S Hendricks | Tom S Hendricks

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 21, 2025 - Present

FOSTER GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 6601 Westown Parkway Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
RIA
CRD#: 107148
West Des Moines, IA
Past

May 7, 2018 - November 4, 2025

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 109002
Des Moines, IA
Past

May 1, 2018 - November 4, 2025

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43261
DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 24, 2005 - May 2, 2018

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 14, 2004 - May 2, 2018

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 11, 2001 - February 7, 2002

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FG
FOSTER GROUP, INC.
FOSTER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | FOSTER GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 107148 / SEC#: 801-38507

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/1991 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Iowa
(11/21/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/23/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/5/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/23/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/8/2001
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/27/2006
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

FG
FOSTER GROUP, INC.
FOSTER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | FOSTER GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 107148 / SEC#: 801-38507

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/1991 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
6601 Westown Parkway Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 226-9000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
85

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART IIA FOSTER GROUP, INC. (6/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5,481
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,542,998,153

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/18/2025
Cover Page
Report
09/16/2024
Cover Page
Report
01/22/2024
Cover Page
Report
11/23/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

FOSTER GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 107148West Des Moines, IA 50266

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