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Kenneth R. Nadeau

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Ocala, FL 34471
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CRD#: 4626956
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Professional summary


Kenneth Robert Nadeau, who also goes by Kenneth Nadeau, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Ocala, Florida.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Kenneth has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kenneth Nadeau

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.
***Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; ; Life, Annuities, DI, LTC; Sales; Start Date: ; na hrs per month; during trading hours. ***Wealth and Income Strategies, Inc; Not Investment Related; ; Owner/President of privately held Corporation Commissions for fixed insurance and group products are paid to corporation for tax purposes Corporation leases office building where my business is conducted, the corporation has subleased space to three ten; ; Start Date: ; na hrs per month; during trading hours. ***Group Benefits; Investment Related; 50 SE 16 Ave, Ocala, FL 34471; Group Benefits; Sales; Start Date: 12/04/2017; 160 hrs per month; 4 during trading hours. ***BNI Power Players of Marion County; Not Investment Related; 5 SE 17th St, Ocala, FL 34471; Board Member; Leadership support for the BNI group; Start Date: 10/01/2017; 4 hrs per month; 0 during trading hours. ***Magnolia Garden Villas Association (HOA); Not Investment Related; Belleview, FL; Board Member; Positions on the BOD for the HOA. Board typically decides budgeting, collecting dues, and spending funds to maintain the neighborhood. No check writing, handling of funds, or investment discussions.; Start Date: 01/01/2020; 1 hrs per month; 0 during trading hours. ***Crossfit Pinnacle; Not Investment Related; Ocala, FL; Trainer; Lead group crossfit classes, in exchange for gym dues reduction.; Start Date: 05/25/2021; 8 hrs per month; 0 during trading hours. ***WOODLAND VILLAGES HOA POSITION: Board member/Incoming President NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/31/2022 ADDRESS: 1700 SE 24th Circle, Ocala FL 34471, United States DESCRIPTION: I will be a Board member and incoming President of this HOA. This HOA oversees the entire Woodland Village community, including the Magnolia Board, on which I am an already-approved Board member. ***BELLEVIEW / NINA AND KEN NADEAU POSITION: Sole Proprietors NATURE: Income from re-sale of retro/vintage items on Ebay INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 2421 SE 18th Circle, Ocala FL 34471, United States DESCRIPTION: My wife and I purchase vintage/retro items from estate sales and re-sell them on Ebay.

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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

July 15, 2013 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 50 Se 16th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Ocala, FL
Current

June 28, 2013 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 50 Se 16th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Ocala, FL
Past

May 4, 2006 - June 5, 2013

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
OCALA, FL
Past

March 8, 2006 - June 5, 2013

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
OCALA, FL
Past

September 2, 2004 - February 21, 2006

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
BELLEVIEW, FL
Past

February 17, 2003 - February 21, 2006

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
Alabama
(9/23/2022)
RR
Colorado
(12/5/2022)
RR
Florida
(7/15/2013)
IAR
Florida
(7/15/2013)
RR
Georgia
(1/4/2016)
RR
Kentucky
(11/14/2017)
RR
Maryland
(4/24/2020)
RR
Missouri
(8/26/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(1/29/2018)
RR
Ohio
(4/12/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/21/2016)
RR
South Carolina
(6/11/2015)
RR
Texas
(7/6/2016)
IAR
Texas
(6/16/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(8/21/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/28/2003
Uniform Combined State Law 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 (9/15/2025)

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
12/20/2022

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137Ocala, FL 34471

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