Donald G. Sketchley
Professional summary
Donald Gregory Sketchley, who also goes by Donald Gregory Sketchley Sr, Donald Gregory Sketchley Sr., Donald Sketchley, Donald G Sketchley, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Granbury, Texas.
Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Donald has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Experience
January 15, 2025 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
January 15, 2025 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
July 12, 2022 - September 16, 2024
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
July 12, 2022 - September 16, 2024
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
March 8, 2021 - May 19, 2022
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
March 8, 2021 - May 19, 2022
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
May 13, 2020 - March 16, 2021
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
January 30, 2019 - April 20, 2020
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
January 30, 2019 - April 20, 2020
ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
May 18, 2016 - December 14, 2018
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
May 18, 2016 - December 14, 2018
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
January 8, 2010 - May 19, 2016
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
January 8, 2010 - May 19, 2016
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
April 13, 2007 - January 6, 2010
EDWARD JONES
September 8, 2005 - January 6, 2010
EDWARD JONES
Primary Firm SEC Registration
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
Visual representation of state registrations
(4/4/2025)
(3/19/2025)
(1/15/2025)
(1/15/2025)
Exams
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationFINRA
Current Firm
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975
Contact information
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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