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Brent A. Ancell
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
DES MOINES, IA 50392
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CRD#: 6140769
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Professional summary
Brent Alan Ancell, who also goes by Brent Alan Ancell, Brent Ancell, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES located in Des Moines, Iowa and PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Brent is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Brent has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brent Alan Ancell | Brent Ancell
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 6, 2024 - Present
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
Office #1: 711 High St, Des Moines, IA 50392RIA
CRD#: 297324
DES MOINES, IA
Current
March 15, 2018 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 711 High St, Des Moines, IA 50392RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past
April 25, 2018 - November 26, 2023
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past
May 5, 2017 - February 16, 2018
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past
March 30, 2017 - February 16, 2018
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past
July 3, 2014 - November 4, 2014
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past
October 21, 2013 - June 6, 2014
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PA
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES | PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 297324 / SEC#: 801-114432
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/14/2018 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
Alabama(3/15/2018)
RR
Alaska(3/15/2018)
RR
Arizona(3/15/2018)
RR
Arkansas(3/15/2018)
RR
California(3/15/2018)
RR
Colorado(3/15/2018)
RR
Connecticut(3/15/2018)
RR
Delaware(3/15/2018)
RR
District of Columbia(3/15/2018)
RR
Florida(3/15/2018)
RR
Georgia(3/15/2018)
RR
Hawaii(3/15/2018)
RR
Idaho(3/15/2018)
RR
Illinois(3/15/2018)
RR
Indiana(3/15/2018)
RR
Iowa(3/15/2018)
IAR
Iowa(8/6/2024)
RR
Kansas(3/15/2018)
RR
Kentucky(3/15/2018)
RR
Louisiana(3/15/2018)
RR
Maine(3/15/2018)
RR
Maryland(3/15/2018)
RR
Massachusetts(3/15/2018)
RR
Michigan(3/15/2018)
RR
Minnesota(3/15/2018)
RR
Mississippi(3/15/2018)
RR
Missouri(3/15/2018)
RR
Montana(3/15/2018)
RR
Nebraska(3/15/2018)
RR
Nevada(3/15/2018)
RR
New Hampshire(3/15/2018)
RR
New Jersey(3/15/2018)
RR
New Mexico(3/15/2018)
RR
New York(3/15/2018)
RR
North Carolina(3/15/2018)
RR
North Dakota(3/15/2018)
RR
Ohio(3/15/2018)
RR
Oklahoma(3/15/2018)
RR
Oregon(3/15/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/15/2018)
RR
Rhode Island(3/15/2018)
RR
South Carolina(3/15/2018)
RR
South Dakota(3/15/2018)
RR
Tennessee(3/15/2018)
RR
Texas(3/15/2018)
RR
Utah(3/15/2018)
RR
Vermont(3/15/2018)
RR
Virginia(3/15/2018)
RR
Washington(3/15/2018)
RR
West Virginia(3/15/2018)
RR
Wisconsin(3/15/2018)
RR
Wyoming(3/15/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PA
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES | PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 297324 / SEC#: 801-114432
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
655 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mailing Address
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
Phone number
(866) 412-0770
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
343
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 16,940 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 887,316,440 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | ||
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 11/20/2023 | ||
| 09/22/2023 | ||
| 12/20/2022 |
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Company Information
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES
CRD#: 297324Des Moines, IA 50392TRUST BUT VERIFY
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