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Sumit K. Agarwal
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Grandview Heights, OH
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CRD#: 5815412
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Professional summary
Sumit Kumar Agarwal, who also goes by Sam Agarwal, Sumit K Agarwal, Sumit Kumar Agarwal, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT located in Grandview Heights, Ohio and PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. located in Stamford, Connecticut.
Sumit is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Sumit has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Sam Agarwal | Sumit K Agarwal | Sumit Kumar Agarwal
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.
Access/supervised person of Principal Global Investors, LLC and will perform certain functions for Principal Global Investors, Inc and its affiliates.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 13, 2024 - Present
PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 109002
Grandview Heights, OH
Current
December 11, 2023 - Present
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
Office #1: 2 High Ridge Park Suite 2, Stamford, CT 06905BD
CRD#: 43261
Stamford, CT
Past
July 16, 2014 - November 20, 2023
PROFUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19541
BETHESDA, MD
Past
June 18, 2013 - June 24, 2014
CALVERT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 37527
BETHESDA, MD
Past
September 30, 2011 - April 18, 2013
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
SOMERSET, NJ
Past
August 25, 2010 - November 19, 2010
HENNION & WALSH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 25766
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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.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
Ohio(12/11/2023)
IAR
Ohio(9/13/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,399 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 364,035,359,901 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | ||
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 09/28/2023 | ||
| 12/20/2022 |
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