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Jeffrey S. Mckenna

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CRD#: 5009670
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Jeffrey Scott Mckenna, who also goes by Jeff Scott Mckenna, Jeffrey Mckenna, Jeffrey Scott Mckenna, was a registered financial professional .

Jeffrey is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2005. Jeffrey had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jeff Scott Mckenna | Jeffrey Mckenna | Jeffrey Scott Mckenna

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.
**JEFFREY SCOTT MCKENNA POSITION: Owner Operator NATURE: Courier contract work for Amazon and Roadie INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/30/2025 ADDRESS: Mobile Work, Asheville NC 28805, United States DESCRIPTION: Delivering products to customers for Amazon/Whole Foods and Roadie. Flexable scheduling and can work as time permits. 1099 Contractor for both companies. **PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES POSITION: Retirement Consultant NATURE: RIA or IAR outside of PSI INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 01/06/2025 ADDRESS: 401 McCullough Dr., Charlotte NC 28262, United States DESCRIPTION: As a Principal Advised Services IAR, I offer one-on-one investment advice to Principal retirement plan participants when eligible for a distribution at benefit event. The investment advice is a recommendation as to which of the retirement plan participant's four distribution options is in their best interest. **PRINCIPAL BANK POSITION: AVP - Advice, Education & Sales NATURE: Bank/Credit Union/Financial Institution Arrangement INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 01/06/2025 ADDRESS: 401 McCullough Dr., Charlotte NC 28262, United States DESCRIPTION: 1. Principal role includes accountability for sales of bank deposit products.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

February 6, 2025 - July 3, 2025

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 297324
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 3, 2025 - July 3, 2025

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 28, 2022 - December 7, 2023

VANGUARD ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106715
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 28, 2022 - December 7, 2023

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 20, 2017 - January 3, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

December 19, 2017 - January 3, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

July 9, 2014 - May 25, 2017

T. ROWE PRICE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108958
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 9, 2014 - May 25, 2017

T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8348
TAMPA, FL
Past

April 10, 2007 - March 6, 2009

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 9, 2005 - March 1, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES | PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 297324 / SEC#: 801-114432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/25/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/25/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PA
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES | PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 297324 / SEC#: 801-114432

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
655 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mailing Address
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
Phone number
(866) 412-0770
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
343

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PAS ADV 2A ADVICE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts16,940
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 887,316,440

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2025
Cover Page
10/28/2024
11/20/2023
09/22/2023
12/20/2022

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

CRD#: 297324

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