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Richard H. Addy

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
IRMO, SC
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CRD#: 4422305
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Professional summary


Richard H Addy, who also goes by Richard Addy, Rick Addy, Richard Harrison Addy, Richard Addy, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Irmo, South Carolina.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Richard has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Richard Addy | Rick Addy | Richard Harrison Addy | Richard Addy

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

October 18, 2023 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
IRMO, SC
Current

October 17, 2023 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

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

June 21, 2023 - October 5, 2023

TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC

RIA
CRD#: 164484
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

June 21, 2023 - October 5, 2023

TD PRIVATE CLIENT WEALTH LLC

BD
CRD#: 164484
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

May 18, 2022 - July 5, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
Lexington, SC
Past

May 18, 2022 - July 5, 2023

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
Lexington, SC
Past

November 15, 2021 - May 18, 2022

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
Lexington, SC
Past

October 4, 2021 - May 18, 2022

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
Lexington, SC
Past

October 10, 2017 - November 8, 2019

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36867
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 7, 2017 - October 11, 2017

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

March 7, 2017 - October 11, 2017

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

November 28, 2016 - October 11, 2017

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

November 18, 2014 - July 6, 2015

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

November 7, 2011 - December 19, 2013

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46727
COLUMBIA, SC
Past

August 31, 2011 - December 19, 2013

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46727
MONUMENT, CO
Past

May 10, 2011 - September 16, 2011

BIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152860
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

March 13, 2007 - May 22, 2009

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

December 14, 2006 - February 10, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
MARION, SC
Past

September 13, 2005 - November 13, 2006

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

February 14, 2003 - April 26, 2005

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 5, 2001 - February 10, 2003

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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
District of Columbia
(10/17/2023)
RR
Iowa
(10/17/2023)
RR
Maryland
(10/17/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(10/17/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(10/17/2023)
IAR
South Carolina
(10/18/2023)
RR
Virginia
(10/17/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(10/17/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/6/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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 (1/2/2026)

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

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137Irmo, SC

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