JB
Jorge A. Benavente
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Delafield, WI
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CRD#: 4986213
JB
Professional summary
Jorge Auturo Benavente is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Delafield, Wisconsin.
Jorge is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Jorge has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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**FIXED INSURANCE POSITION: Fixed insurance NATURE: null INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 07/19/2024 ADDRESS: 10361 Innovation Dr Ste 300, Wauwatosa WI 53226, United States DESCRIPTION: sales of fixed insurance through various vendors including fixed life, fixed annuities, DI, long term care, group benefits, health and medical. **PANTHEON INDUSTRIES POSITION: board position NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2022 ADDRESS: 10361 Innovation Dr, Ste 300, Wauwatosa WI 53226, United States DESCRIPTION: Meet quarterly with board to discuss direction of non-profit and opportunities for growth and development of company.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 26, 2024 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #2: 10361 W Innovation Dr Ste 300, Wauwatosa, WI 53226RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Delafield, WI
Current
April 25, 2024 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #2: 10361 W Innovation Dr Ste 300, Wauwatosa, WI 53226RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Delafield, WI
Past
January 10, 2024 - April 23, 2024
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
Wauwatosa, WI
Past
January 3, 2018 - April 23, 2024
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
Wauwatosa, WI
Past
March 18, 2016 - January 5, 2018
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
GERMANTOWN, WI
Past
January 27, 2016 - March 3, 2016
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
GERMANTOWN, WI
Past
March 19, 2015 - December 31, 2015
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
GERMANTOWN, WI
Past
January 5, 2007 - January 11, 2014
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
PEWAUKEE, WI
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.
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
Arkansas(8/14/2025)
RR
Delaware(8/14/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(4/25/2024)
IAR
Wisconsin(4/26/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/25/2024
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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 | ||
| 12/20/2022 |
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