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Brett Cortelezzi

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR
Stamford, CT 06905
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CRD#: 5693496
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Professional summary

Brett Cortelezzi, who also goes by Brett T Cortelezzi, Brett Thomas Cortelezzi, Brett Cortelezzi, is a registered financial professional currently at PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Brett is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Brett has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Brett T Cortelezzi | Brett Thomas Cortelezzi | Brett Cortelezzi

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 1, 2026 - Present

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

Office #1: 2 High Ridge Park Suite 2, Stamford, CT 06905
BD
CRD#: 43261
Stamford, CT
Past

July 27, 2015 - March 25, 2026

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

January 31, 2014 - July 21, 2015

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 30, 2012 - July 17, 2015

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
DUBLIN, OH
Past

January 11, 2012 - July 24, 2012

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
LAGRANGE, KY
Past

October 4, 2011 - July 24, 2012

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
LAGRANGE, KY
Past

November 10, 2010 - September 9, 2011

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
COLUMBUS, OH

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Kentucky
(4/1/2026)
RR
Ohio
(4/1/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/10/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/24/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/9/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 43261Stamford, CT 06905

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