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Benjamin D. Totel
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Des Moines, IA 50392
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CRD#: 4572815
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Professional summary
Benjamin Daniel Totel, who also goes by Ben Totel, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT located in Des Moines, Iowa and PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Benjamin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ben Totel
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) Access/supervised person of Principal Global Investors, LLC, and will perform certain functions for Principal Global Investors and its affiliates. 2) Badger Creek Land Co LLC, Van Meter, IA, Owner, Less than 5 hrs per week, 0 hrs during trading hrs, not securities related, 05/15/18. ***
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 21, 2021 - Present
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392RIA
CRD#: 109002
Des Moines, IA
Current
January 19, 2007 - Present
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
Office #1: 711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392BD
CRD#: 43261
DES MOINES, IA
Past
September 17, 2004 - July 25, 2012
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past
July 23, 2003 - July 25, 2012
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past
August 28, 2002 - July 2, 2003
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
BD
CRD#: 18387
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
ALIGNED INVESTORS | QUALITY CORE INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL ORIGIN | PRINCIPAL MORLEY | PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS, LLC | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL FINISTERRE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL EDGE | PRINCIPAL DYNAMIC GROWTH | PRINCIPAL CLARITAS | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL | PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | PRINCIPAL ASSET ALLOCATION | PRINCIPAL ALTERNATIVE CREDIT | PRINCIPAL ALIGNED | MULTI-ASSET ADVISORS | MORLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MACRO CURRENCY GROUP | EDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | COLUMBUS CIRCLE INVESTORS
CRD#: 109002 / SEC#: 801-55959
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/1998 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.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
Iowa(10/19/2010)
IAR
Iowa(12/21/2021)
RR
Kansas(7/14/2016)
RR
Minnesota(2/19/2020)
RR
Missouri(1/13/2017)
RR
Montana(2/19/2020)
RR
Nebraska(2/10/2014)
RR
North Dakota(2/19/2020)
RR
South Dakota(2/19/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PA
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
ALIGNED INVESTORS | QUALITY CORE INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL ORIGIN | PRINCIPAL MORLEY | PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS, LLC | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL FINISTERRE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL EDGE | PRINCIPAL DYNAMIC GROWTH | PRINCIPAL CLARITAS | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL | PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | PRINCIPAL ASSET ALLOCATION | PRINCIPAL ALTERNATIVE CREDIT | PRINCIPAL ALIGNED | MULTI-ASSET ADVISORS | MORLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MACRO CURRENCY GROUP | EDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | COLUMBUS CIRCLE INVESTORS
CRD#: 109002 / SEC#: 801-55959
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50392-0001
Mailing Address
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392-0001
Phone number
(800) 787-1621
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,350
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,399 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 364,035,359,901 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | ||
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 09/28/2023 | ||
| 12/20/2022 |
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Company Information
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
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