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Donald E. Ponder

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Cypress, TX
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CRD#: 6250906
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Professional summary


Donald Eugene Ponder JR., CIMA®, who also goes by Dj Ponder, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT located in Cypress, Texas and PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Donald has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dj Ponder

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.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CIMA®

Experience


Current

September 25, 2024 - Present

PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 109002
Cypress, TX
Current

September 19, 2024 - Present

PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

Office #1: 711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
BD
CRD#: 43261
DES MOINES, IA
Past

January 29, 2015 - September 4, 2024

INVESCO ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105360
Keller, TX
Past

December 24, 2013 - September 4, 2024

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
HOUSTON, TX

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".
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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
Louisiana
(9/25/2024)
RR
Texas
(9/19/2024)
IAR
Texas
(9/25/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/28/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product 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
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
10/28/2024
11/28/2023
09/28/2023
12/20/2022

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 109002Cypress, TX

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