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John W. Wetherell

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR
DES MOINES, IA 50392
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CRD#: 4550232
JW

Professional summary


John W Wetherell is a registered financial professional currently at PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. located in Des Moines, Iowa.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) Access/supervised person of Principal Global Investors, LLC, and will perform certain functions for Principal Global Investors and its affiliates. 2) JACOBS PLACE. 2400 30TH ST., DES MOINES, IA 50310. PRESIDENT OF JACOBS PLACE - CHAIR BOARD MEETINGS, RESPOND TO INFORMATION REQUESTS FROM U.S. HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. EFFECTIVE DATE - 1/1/2013, 20 HOURS PER YEAR; 0 DURING TRADING HOURS. NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED. 3) St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral - Chapter Member. Member of Chapter responsible for oversight of all operating areas of the Cathedral, for decision making on capital expenditures, developing the annual budget, assessing the performance of church staff. Not investment related. No compensation. 815 High Street Des Moines, IA 50309. 1-3 hrs per week, 0 hrs during trading. Effective 09/12/2023.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 7, 2024 - Present

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

Office #1: 711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
BD
CRD#: 43261
DES MOINES, IA
Past

August 14, 2015 - December 31, 2023

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43261
DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 8, 2008 - December 31, 2023

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 109002
DES MOINES, IA
Past

September 8, 2004 - April 8, 2008

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 2, 2002 - September 27, 2023

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/11/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/20/2002
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PF
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
COMPOSITE DISTRIBUTORS INC. | WM FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRUBUTOR, INC. | PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | COMPOSITE FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

CRD#: 43261 / SEC#: , 8-50200

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
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
Phone number
(800) 222-5852
Established
Washington since 04/17/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS HOLDING COMPANY (US), LLCOWNER
BERG, JOHN THOMASDIRECTOR7973551
CLINES, SEAN THOMASCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER3055601
DESSOUKI, RAMONA HIATTCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER7812577
HILL, TIMOTHY ALLENNATIONAL SALES MANAGER/DIRECTOR2317289
HOESKE, DINA ROMEOSENIOR DIRECTOR - FUND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES2704646
MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCISDIRECTOR2074275
SCHOLTEN, MICHAEL JOSEPHPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6388259
STOCKMAN, MICHELLE RENEECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5010490
WONG, BRANT KPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (CHAIRMAN)5093714

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

CRD#: 43261Des Moines, IA 50392

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