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Charles D. Welsheimer

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
ANDERSON, IN
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CRD#: 463180
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Professional summary


Charles David Welsheimer, who also goes by C. David Welsheimer, Dave Welsheimer, David Welsheimer, is a registered financial professional currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Anderson, Indiana.

Charles is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1971. Charles has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


C. David Welsheimer | Dave Welsheimer | David Welsheimer

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

March 7, 2024 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
ANDERSON, IN
Past

January 21, 2015 - March 13, 2024

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
Anderson, IN
Past

April 2, 2009 - December 31, 2014

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA
CRD#: 105662
ANDERSON, IN
Past

March 31, 2009 - December 31, 2014

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
ANDERSON, IN
Past

July 2, 2004 - April 6, 2009

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
ANDERSON, IN
Past

February 6, 2004 - September 29, 2006

MCF ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130372
COVINGTON, KY
Past

July 14, 2003 - March 12, 2004

MID CENTRAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119668
ANDERSON, IN
Past

March 25, 2003 - April 6, 2009

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ANDERSON, IN
Past

April 26, 2002 - March 26, 2003

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
ANDERSON, IN
Past

April 26, 2002 - March 26, 2003

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

October 2, 1996 - November 25, 1997

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 1, 1996 - March 7, 2002

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

October 8, 1992 - March 1, 1996

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

March 14, 1991 - September 24, 1992

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 14, 1991 - September 24, 1992

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 9, 1981 - December 31, 1990

G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 173
Past

October 5, 1976 - September 27, 1977

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
Past

March 4, 1971 - October 10, 1975

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039

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.

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
Florida
(3/7/2024)
RR
Indiana
(3/7/2024)
RR
Ohio
(3/7/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/7/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 2/27/1971
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 1137Anderson, IN

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