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Andrew J. Odell
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Amherst, NY 14226
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CRD#: 4853733
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Professional summary
Andrew James Odell, who also goes by Andrew James O'dell, Andrew Odell, is a registered financial professional currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Amherst, New York.
Andrew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Andrew has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Andrew James O'dell | Andrew Odell
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 5, 2019 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 100 Corporate Pkwy Ste 118, Amherst, NY 14226RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Amherst, NY
Past
April 19, 2018 - June 25, 2019
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
RIA
CRD#: 19585
DEPEW, NY
Past
April 19, 2018 - June 25, 2019
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
BD
CRD#: 19585
DEPEW, NY
Past
June 13, 2012 - November 14, 2017
M&T SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17358
LOCKPORT, NY
Past
June 13, 2012 - November 14, 2017
M&T SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17358
LOCKPORT, NY
Past
November 12, 2010 - May 18, 2012
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
RIA
CRD#: 19585
BUFFALO, NY
Past
November 4, 2010 - May 18, 2012
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
BD
CRD#: 19585
BUFFALO, NY
Past
March 10, 2006 - December 14, 2009
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13787
LOCKPORT, NY
Past
December 15, 2004 - July 25, 2005
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
New York(12/5/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | OWNER | |
| AGRAWAL, VIVEK | DIRECTOR | 8050381 |
| CLAIRE, CHAD THOMAS | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 7219218 |
| DROGAN, THOMAS JOHN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2760482 |
| FRIEDRICH, AMY CHRISTINE | DIRECTOR | 7097797 |
| LAWLER, CODY ANTHONY | HEAD OF SUPERVISION, HEAD OF OPERATIONS | 5162072 |
| MCCULLUM, KENNETH ALLEN | DIRECTOR | 4695257 |
| MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCIS | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHAIR | 2074275 |
| RANTS, DOUGLAS JOHN | CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER | 7148529 |
| ROBERTS, DAWN MARIE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 7929617 |
| SCHELHAAS, NATHAN PAUL | DIRECTOR | 7275495 |
| SPADAFORA, CRAIG ALAN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / HEAD OF ADVISORY AND PLATFORM | 3184320 |
| VANWINKLE, DANIEL SIMON | PSI AML OFFICER | 4715191 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 63,730 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 14,827,718,110 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 9 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
| Bond | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | ||
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 09/22/2023 |
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Company Information
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CRD#: 1137Amherst, NY 14226TRUST BUT VERIFY
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