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Venkatadri Rao

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR
Chicago, IL
·CRD# 5273879·19 years experience

Professional Summary

Venkatadri Rao, who also goes by Venkat VIthala Rao, Venkat Rao, Venkatadri Vithala Rao, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois. Venkatadri is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Venkatadri has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Venkat Vithala Rao, Venkat Rao, Venkatadri Vithala Rao

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Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.·CRD# 43261
BD
One North Wacker Drive Suite 3900, Chicago, IL 60606
December 17, 2024 - Present
DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 37306
BD
New York, NY
January 22, 2021 - December 17, 2024
KIMBERLITE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 153501
BD
New York, NY
May 11, 2018 - February 28, 2020
MC ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS, LTD.·CRD# 23330
BD
Stamford, CT
April 3, 2014 - March 4, 2016
SITUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC·CRD# 159007
BD
New York, NY
June 11, 2012 - March 25, 2014
KIMBERLITE ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 153501
BD
New York, NY
May 10, 2012 - March 28, 2014
INTERLINK SECURITIES CORP.·CRD# 30505
BD
Woodland Hills, CA
October 2, 2008 - November 9, 2010
MARSH SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 103846
BD
Hoboken, NJ
July 4, 2007 - May 8, 2012

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Current Firm

PF
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

COMPOSITE DISTRIBUTORS INC. | WM FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRUBUTOR, INC. | PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | COMPOSITE FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

CRD#: 43261 / SEC#: 8-50200
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392

Mailing Address

711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392

Phone Number

(800) 222-5852

Established

Washington since 04/17/1997

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS HOLDING COMPANY (US), LLCOWNER—
CLINES, SEAN THOMASCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER3055601
DESSOUKI, RAMONA HIATTCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER7812577
DROGAN, THOMAS JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2760482
HOESKE, DINA ROMEOSENIOR DIRECTOR - FUND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES2704646
MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCISDIRECTOR2074275
SCHOLTEN, MICHAEL JOSEPHPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6388259
VOHRA, ROHITDIRECTOR4163828
WONG, BRANT KPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (CHAIRMAN)5093714

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
New York
(12/18/2024)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2018About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2007About the Series 7 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2014About the Series 27 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2008About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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