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Venkatadri Rao

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR
Port Washington, NY
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CRD#: 5273879
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Professional summary


Venkatadri Rao, who also goes by Venkat VIthala Rao, Venkat Rao, Venkatadri Vithala Rao, is a registered financial professional currently at PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. located in Port Washington, New York.

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.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Venkat Vithala Rao | Venkat Rao | Venkatadri Vithala Rao

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

December 17, 2024 - Present

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43261
Port Washington, NY
Past

January 22, 2021 - December 17, 2024

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 11, 2018 - February 28, 2020

KIMBERLITE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153501
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 3, 2014 - March 4, 2016

MC ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 23330
STAMFORD, CT
Past

June 11, 2012 - March 25, 2014

SITUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 159007
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 10, 2012 - March 28, 2014

KIMBERLITE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 153501
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 2, 2008 - November 9, 2010

INTERLINK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30505
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

July 4, 2007 - May 8, 2012

MMC SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103846
HOBOKEN, NJ

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.

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RR
New York
(12/18/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/10/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)
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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
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS HOLDING COMPANY (US), LLCOWNER
BERG, JOHN THOMASDIRECTOR7973551
CLINES, SEAN THOMASCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER3055601
DESSOUKI, RAMONA HIATTCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER7812577
HILL, TIMOTHY ALLENNATIONAL SALES MANAGER/DIRECTOR2317289
HOESKE, DINA ROMEOSENIOR DIRECTOR - FUND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES2704646
MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCISDIRECTOR2074275
SCHOLTEN, MICHAEL JOSEPHPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6388259
STOCKMAN, MICHELLE RENEECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5010490
WONG, BRANT KPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (CHAIRMAN)5093714

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

CRD#: 43261Port Washington, NY

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