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Alec Thomas Sindelar

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
ATLANTIC, IA
·CRD# 6502786·10 years experience

Professional Summary

Alec Thomas Sindelar is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Atlantic, Iowa. Alec is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Alec has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

10 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
RIA
BD
1. 603 Poplar St, Atlantic, IA 500222. 1059 Longfellow Dr Ste A, Hiawatha, IA 522333. 1140 Tall Grass Ave, Tiffin, IA 523404. 18205 Capitol Ave Ste 300, Elkhorn, NE 68022
June 4, 2020 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
RIA
BD
1. 603 Poplar St, Atlantic, IA 500222. 1059 Longfellow Dr Ste A, Hiawatha, IA 522333. 1140 Tall Grass Ave, Tiffin, IA 523404. 18205 Capitol Ave Ste 300, Elkhorn, NE 68022
June 1, 2020 - Present
TD AMERITRADE CLEARING, INC.·CRD# 5633
BD
Omaha, NE
August 9, 2018 - February 5, 2019
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 111514
RIA
Omaha, NE
June 5, 2017 - July 27, 2018
TD AMERITRADE, INC.·CRD# 7870
RIA
Omaha, NE
June 5, 2017 - May 23, 2020
TD AMERITRADE, INC.·CRD# 7870
BD
Omaha, NE
June 27, 2016 - May 23, 2020

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Current Firm

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BLC EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCOR FINANCIAL/ SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCOR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/1997 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392

Mailing Address

Principal Financial Group 711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392-2080

Phone Number

(888) 774-6267

Established

Iowa since 05/01/1968

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

1,464

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRINCIPAL DIRECT ADVISORY ACCOUNT FIRM BROCHURE (3/30/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.OWNER—
AGRAWAL, VIVEKDIRECTOR8050381
CLAIRE, CHAD THOMASCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER7219218
DROGAN, THOMAS JOHNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2760482
FRIEDRICH, AMY CHRISTINEDIRECTOR7097797
LAWLER, CODY ANTHONYHEAD OF SUPERVISION, HEAD OF OPERATIONS5162072
MCCULLUM, KENNETH ALLENDIRECTOR4695257
MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCISPRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHAIR2074275
RANTS, DOUGLAS JOHNCHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER7148529
ROBERTS, DAWN MARIECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7929617
SCHELHAAS, NATHAN PAULDIRECTOR7275495
SPADAFORA, CRAIG ALANSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / HEAD OF ADVISORY AND PLATFORM3184320
VANWINKLE, DANIEL SIMONPSI AML OFFICER4715191

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

68,981

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$17,024,265,096

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

9

Arbitration

3

Bond

3

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/28/2026Cover PageReport
09/26/2025Cover PageReport
10/28/2024Cover PageReport
11/28/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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**Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; Coralville, IA; Agent; Life, Annuities, DI, LTC; Start Date: 06/01/2020; 10 hrs per month; 10 during trading hours. **BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI BOARD POSITION: Alumni Board Member NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/12/2022 ADDRESS: 610 W 4th Street, Storm Lake IA 50588, United States DESCRIPTION: As a member of the Alumni Board for Buena Vista University, my role is to attend semi-annual meetings, participate in volunteer events, and contribute time to various development opportunities for current students as well as alumni. **DBA Legacy Wealth Management POSITION: Legacy Wealth Management LLC - Managing Partner NATURE: DBA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 06/01/2023 ADDRESS: 1140 Tall Grass Ave, Tiffin IA 52340, United States DESCRIPTION: We are establishing a DBA for our current practice with Principal. My title will be Managing Partner - Wealth Advisor. We will be providing the same services that we are currently providing including holistic financial planning, investments, and insurance solutions. All advisors under the DBA are IARs. **NAIFA POSITION: NAIFA YAT Chair NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 1140 Tall Grass Ave, Tiffin IA 52340, United States DESCRIPTION: Sitting as YAT Chair for the Eastern Iowa NAIFA Chapter. This involves a monthly meeting with the rest of the board and planning/implementing two YAT (Young Advisor Team) Meetings per year. I do not have the ability to write checks or access funds from NAIFA. **IBIS CAPITAL POSITION: Owner NATURE: Owner/Partner/of LLC/S-Corp/REIT INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/21/2023 ADDRESS: 1140 Tall Grass Ave, Tiffin IA 52340, United States DESCRIPTION: At the recommendation of my CPA, I created an LLC that will be filed as an S-corp for funds received through my work as a financial advisor/registered representative. **HEARTLAND WEALTH ADVISORS (DBA) POSITION: Managing Partner NATURE: Business Consulting DI, Fee Based Financial Planning, Financial Strategies/Needs Analysis, Life Insurance/Annuities, Mutual Funds, Securities, VA/VL, Seminars and Educational Workshops INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 02/12/2026 ADDRESS: 603 Poplar St, Atlantic IA 50022, United States DESCRIPTION: DBA Marketing Name. **HEARTLAND WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Owner/Partner/of LLC/S-Corp/REIT INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 02/12/2026 ADDRESS: 603 Poplar St, Atlantic IA 50022, United States DESCRIPTION: Created LLC for legal and tax purposes as well as liability protection. **PROSPERMD LLC POSITION: Co-Founder NATURE: Education INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/22/2026 ADDRESS: 1140 Tall Grass Ave, Tiffin IA 52340, United States DESCRIPTION: Medical business consulting services and education to medical professionals and students.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BLC EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCOR FINANCIAL/ SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCOR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION | PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 1137 / SEC#: 801-54949, 8-13975
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/10/1997 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(3/11/2022)
RR
California
(9/22/2023)
RR
Colorado
(12/9/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(10/12/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/17/2021)
RR
Georgia
(5/1/2023)
RR
Illinois
(7/3/2024)
RR
Iowa
(6/1/2020)
IAR
Iowa
(6/4/2020)
RR
Kansas
(1/28/2022)
RR
Maryland
(9/22/2023)
RR
Michigan
(5/10/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(9/25/2020)
RR
Missouri
(7/29/2020)
RR
Nebraska
(6/1/2020)
IAR
Nebraska
(2/12/2025)
RR
New York
(9/25/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(8/18/2023)
RR
Ohio
(12/23/2024)
RR
Texas
(4/5/2022)
IAR
Texas
(4/6/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/18/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2017About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2016About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2016About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2018About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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