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Benjamin D. Eichler
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Williamston, MI 48895
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CRD#: 5124862
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Professional summary
Benjamin David Eichler, who also goes by Benjamin Eichler, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Williamston, Michigan.
Benjamin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Benjamin has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Benjamin Eichler
Other business activities
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**Kiwanis Club of Williamston ; Not Investment Related; Williamston, MI 48895; Board Member; Voting on board issues, fundraise for scholarships or community projects.; Start Date: 10/01/2014; 0 hrs per month; 0 during trading hours. **Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; 153 E Grand River Ace, Williamston, MI 48895; Life, DI, LTC, Annuities; Sales; Start Date: 06/01/2016; na hrs per month; 10 during trading hours. **Williamston Masonic Temple Association; Not Investment Related; 141 E Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895; President; Run board meetings, provide input for policies.; Start Date: 01/01/2018; 0 hrs per month; 0 during trading hours. **Williamston Schools Robotics Boosters; Not Investment Related; Williamston, MI; Board Member; Support the activities of a competitive high school robotics team. Serving as parent mentor to robotics team. The non-profit club has been created to solicit, gather, and distribute funds necessary to obtain resources for team, including food, construction supplies/tools, travel.; Start Date: 11/18/2019; 4 hrs per month; 4 during trading hours. **NONE POSITION: Rental Property NATURE: Real Estate Rental Income INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/07/2022 ADDRESS: 3928 Hunters Ridge Apt 4, Lansing MI 48911, United States DESCRIPTION: Condo that my daughter is expected to rent from me. **WILLIAMSTON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION POSITION: President NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2024 ADDRESS: 418 Highland St, Williamston MI 48895, United States DESCRIPTION: Role as President for the local school endowment fund. Responsible for leading board meetings and providing input into the organizations purpose for raising endowment funds and distributing the funds through grant requests. I will not have check-writing capabilities or access to the organization's financial accounts.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 4, 2013 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 153 E Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Williamston, MI
Current
January 14, 2013 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 153 E Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Williamston, MI
Past
February 2, 2010 - January 3, 2013
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
WILLIAMSTON, MI
Past
June 6, 2006 - January 3, 2013
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
WILLIAMSTON, MI
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
Alabama(1/2/2024)
RR
Arizona(9/19/2017)
RR
California(1/22/2013)
RR
Colorado(9/21/2017)
RR
District of Columbia(1/22/2025)
RR
Florida(1/23/2013)
RR
Georgia(3/14/2013)
RR
Illinois(7/21/2014)
RR
Indiana(1/25/2013)
RR
Iowa(10/22/2025)
RR
Kentucky(9/19/2017)
RR
Maryland(1/28/2013)
RR
Massachusetts(10/24/2023)
RR
Michigan(1/24/2013)
IAR
Michigan(2/4/2013)
RR
Minnesota(3/20/2024)
RR
Missouri(2/28/2025)
RR
New Jersey(9/16/2025)
RR
New Mexico(9/25/2020)
RR
New York(9/20/2017)
RR
North Carolina(10/5/2017)
RR
Ohio(7/11/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/2/2024)
RR
South Carolina(1/5/2017)
RR
Texas(8/22/2014)
IAR
Texas(6/17/2021)
RR
Virginia(1/8/2025)
RR
West Virginia(1/30/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(8/11/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law 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 | ||
| 12/20/2022 |
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