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Deepak Bhalla

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CRD#: 5227049
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

Deepak Bhalla, who also goes by Deepak Bhalla, was a registered financial professional .

Deepak is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Deepak had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Deepak Bhalla

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.
***Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; Hanover, NMD; Agent; Life, Di, Annuities, LTC, Health; Start Date: 07/01/2020; 80 hrs per month; 80 during trading hours.***Keller Williams Realty Center; Investment Related; Columbia, MD; Realtor; Assists family friends with residential real estate needs; Start Date: 01/01/2020; 10 hrs per month; 0 during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience


Past

July 7, 2020 - August 9, 2022

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
Hanover, MD
Past

July 1, 2020 - August 9, 2022

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
Hanover, MD
Past

May 8, 2020 - June 15, 2020

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

October 1, 2018 - November 4, 2019

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
HANOVER, MD
Past

October 1, 2018 - November 4, 2019

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
HANOVER, MD
Past

March 25, 2017 - October 10, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
ELKRIDGE, MD
Past

March 25, 2017 - October 10, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
ELKRIDGE, MD
Past

November 7, 2016 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
Baltimore, MD
Past

February 9, 2016 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
Baltimore, MD
Past

December 10, 2015 - January 9, 2016

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

April 26, 2007 - December 22, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

April 2, 2007 - December 22, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

February 12, 2007 - March 27, 2007

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
COLUMBIA, SC

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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/27/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 1137

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