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Paul S. Van Ginhoven

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
DES MOINES, IA 50392
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CRD#: 5079699
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Professional summary


Paul Scott Van Ginhoven, who also goes by Paul Vanginhoven, Paul Scott Van Ginhoven, Paul Scott Vanginhoven, is a registered financial professional currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Paul is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Paul has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 10, Series 9, Series 26 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Paul Vanginhoven | Paul Scott Van Ginhoven | Paul Scott Vanginhoven

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

October 4, 2023 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 711 High St, Des Moines, IA 50392
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 6, 2019 - September 3, 2021

BARNABAS CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 297890
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 21, 2018 - August 30, 2019

FIG ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 287960
CORNELIUS, NC
Past

January 4, 2017 - February 24, 2017

TLG ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111052
CORNELIUS, NC
Past

January 3, 2017 - November 20, 2017

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

November 14, 2014 - June 22, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 14, 2014 - June 22, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 4, 2014 - November 12, 2014

TEACHERS PERSONAL INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36130
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 4, 2013 - November 12, 2014

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 4, 2013 - November 12, 2014

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 17, 2011 - September 27, 2013

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158744
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 2, 2010 - May 24, 2011

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 36509
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 2, 2010 - September 27, 2013

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36509
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 26, 2009 - October 27, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 12, 2007 - October 27, 2010

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 12, 2007 - October 27, 2010

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 11, 2006 - May 30, 2007

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY

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
(10/5/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/26/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/2/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 11/2/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
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#: 1137Des Moines, IA 50392

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