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Amanda H. Staples

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Denver, CO
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CRD#: 5552173
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Professional summary

Amanda Hayda Staples, who also goes by Amanda Lani Hayda, Amanda Hayda, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT located in Denver, Colorado and PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. located in Denver, Colorado.

Amanda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Amanda has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Amanda Lani Hayda | Amanda Hayda

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 1, 2026 - Present

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 109002
Denver, CO
Current

May 1, 2026 - Present

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

Office #1: 4600 S Syracuse Ste 1010, Denver, CO 80237
BD
CRD#: 43261
Denver, CO
Current

May 1, 2026 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 4600 S Syracuse St Ste 1000, Denver, CO 80237
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Denver, CO
Past

December 17, 2021 - April 6, 2026

CREATIVE PLANNING

RIA
CRD#: 105348
Denver, CO
Past

March 17, 2016 - December 31, 2021

LOCKTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144133
Denver, CO
Past

March 17, 2016 - December 14, 2021

LOCKTON INVESTMENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137476
DENVER, CO
Past

January 6, 2015 - February 9, 2016

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 8158
DENVER, CO
Past

January 6, 2015 - February 9, 2016

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
DENVER, CO
Past

January 10, 2011 - December 18, 2014

MMC SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 103846
DENVER, CO
Past

January 10, 2011 - December 18, 2014

MMC SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103846
DENVER, CO
Past

January 30, 2009 - December 8, 2010

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
DENVER, CO
Past

December 22, 2008 - December 8, 2010

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
DENVER, CO
Past

October 31, 2008 - December 17, 2008

STRATEGIES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 114035
DENVER, CO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PA
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
ALIGNED INVESTORS | QUALITY CORE INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL ORIGIN | PRINCIPAL MORLEY | PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS, LLC | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL FINISTERRE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL EDGE | PRINCIPAL DYNAMIC GROWTH | PRINCIPAL CLARITAS | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL | PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | PRINCIPAL ASSET ALLOCATION | PRINCIPAL ALTERNATIVE CREDIT | PRINCIPAL ALIGNED | MULTI-ASSET ADVISORS | MORLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MACRO CURRENCY GROUP | EDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | COLUMBUS CIRCLE INVESTORS

CRD#: 109002 / SEC#: 801-55959

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/1998 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Colorado
(5/1/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/26/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/30/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/12/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/29/2009
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

PA
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
ALIGNED INVESTORS | QUALITY CORE INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL ORIGIN | PRINCIPAL MORLEY | PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS, LLC | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES | PRINCIPAL GLOBAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL FIXED INCOME | PRINCIPAL FINISTERRE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PRINCIPAL EQUITIES | PRINCIPAL EDGE | PRINCIPAL DYNAMIC GROWTH | PRINCIPAL CLARITAS | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | PRINCIPAL CAPITAL | PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | PRINCIPAL ASSET ALLOCATION | PRINCIPAL ALTERNATIVE CREDIT | PRINCIPAL ALIGNED | MULTI-ASSET ADVISORS | MORLEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MACRO CURRENCY GROUP | EDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | COLUMBUS CIRCLE INVESTORS

CRD#: 109002 / SEC#: 801-55959

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/1998 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50392-0001
Mailing Address
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392-0001
Phone number
(800) 787-1621
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,350

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT 2025 ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts7,399
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 364,035,359,901

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2025
Cover Page
Report
10/28/2024
Cover Page
Report
11/28/2023
Cover Page
Report
09/28/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 109002Denver, CO

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