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Stephen P. Clapp

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL
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CRD#: 4592203
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Professional summary


Stephen Parker Clapp is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES located in Fernandina Beach, Florida and PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Stephen has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
**PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES POSITION: Retirement Consultant NATURE: RIA or IAR outside of PSI INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 09/23/2024 ADDRESS: 711 High Street, Des Moines IA 50392, United States DESCRIPTION: 1. As a Principal Advised Services IAR, I offer one-on-one investment advice to Principal retirement plan participants when eligible for a distribution at benefit event. The investment advice is a recommendation as to which of the retirement plan participant's four distribution options is in their best interest. **PRINCIPAL BANK POSITION: AVP-ADVICE, Education and Sales NATURE: Bank/Credit Union/Financial Institution Arrangement INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 08/19/2024 ADDRESS: 711 High Street, Des Moines IA 50392, United States DESCRIPTION: Principal Role includes accountability for sales of bank deposit products.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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

September 16, 2024 - Present

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 297324
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL
Current

September 11, 2024 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 401 Mccullough Dr Ste 200, Charlotte, NC 28262
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Charlotte, NC
Past

May 1, 2023 - August 9, 2024

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

March 31, 2023 - August 9, 2024

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

June 4, 2012 - February 16, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 13, 2010 - February 16, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 17, 2009 - December 13, 2010

FIRST CLEARING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17344
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 22, 2003 - April 17, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 17, 2002 - February 6, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 26, 2002 - February 6, 2003

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 26, 2002 - February 6, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
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PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES | PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 297324 / SEC#: 801-114432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2018 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
Alabama
(9/11/2024)
RR
Alaska
(9/11/2024)
RR
Arizona
(9/11/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(9/11/2024)
RR
California
(9/11/2024)
RR
Colorado
(9/11/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(9/11/2024)
RR
Delaware
(9/11/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/11/2024)
RR
Florida
(9/11/2024)
IAR
Florida
(9/24/2024)
RR
Georgia
(9/11/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(9/11/2024)
RR
Idaho
(9/11/2024)
RR
Illinois
(9/11/2024)
RR
Indiana
(9/11/2024)
RR
Iowa
(9/11/2024)
IAR
Iowa
(9/16/2024)
RR
Kansas
(9/11/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(9/11/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(9/11/2024)
RR
Maine
(9/11/2024)
RR
Maryland
(9/11/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/11/2024)
RR
Michigan
(9/11/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(9/11/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(9/11/2024)
RR
Missouri
(9/11/2024)
RR
Montana
(9/11/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(9/11/2024)
RR
Nevada
(9/11/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/11/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(9/11/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(9/11/2024)
RR
New York
(9/11/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(9/11/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(9/11/2024)
RR
Ohio
(9/11/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/11/2024)
RR
Oregon
(9/11/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/11/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/11/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(9/11/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(9/11/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(9/11/2024)
RR
Texas
(9/11/2024)
RR
Utah
(9/11/2024)
RR
Vermont
(9/11/2024)
RR
Virginia
(9/11/2024)
RR
Washington
(9/11/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(9/11/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/11/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(9/11/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/2/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PA
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES | PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 297324 / SEC#: 801-114432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
655 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mailing Address
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
Phone number
(866) 412-0770
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
343

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PAS ADV 2A ADVICE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts16,940
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 887,316,440

Accountant surprise examination report


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

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

CRD#: 297324Fernandina Beach, FL

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