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Brent A. Ancell

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CRD#: 6140769
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Brent Alan Ancell, who also goes by Brent Alan Ancell, Brent Ancell, was a registered financial professional .

Brent is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2013. Brent had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Brent Alan Ancell | Brent Ancell

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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Experience

Past

August 6, 2024 - March 6, 2026

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 297324
DES MOINES, IA
Past

April 25, 2018 - November 26, 2023

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

March 15, 2018 - March 6, 2026

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
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

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/5/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/10/2017
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: 5/30/2018
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/30/2017
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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)
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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)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES FORM ADV 2A WRAP FEE BROCHURE (1/2/2026)
PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES TARGET MY RETIREMENT ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (1/2/2026)
PAS ADV 2A ADVICE BROCHURE (1/2/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts16,940
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 887,316,440

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2025
Cover Page
Report
10/28/2024
Cover Page
Report
11/20/2023
Cover Page
Report
09/22/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

PRINCIPAL ADVISED SERVICES

CRD#: 297324

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