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Justin Dakota Chandler

Justin D. Chandler

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Tifton, GA
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CRD#: 6716462
Justin Dakota Chandler

Professional summary


Justin Dakota Chandler, CFP®, who also goes by Dakota Chandler, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Tifton, Georgia.

Justin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Justin has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dakota Chandler

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.
**Fixed Insurance; Investment Related; Tifton, GA; Agent; Fixed Life, Annuity, Health, LTC, DI; Start Date: 01/01/2021; 8 hrs per month; 0 during trading hours. **CHANDLER FINANCIAL, LLC POSITION: Owner NATURE: LLC for Financial Practice for tax purposes INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/22/2023 ADDRESS: 2620 Davis Ave, Tifton GA 31794, United States DESCRIPTION: Utilizing a Limited Liability Company (LLC) structure for my financial services business has proven to be a strategic and advantageous choice, primarily for tax purposes. Overall, the use of an LLC for my financial services business is a smart tax strategy that offers both protection and tax savings. **LIVENOW FINANCIAL (DBA) POSITION: Owner NATURE: Fee-based Financial Planning*, Financial Strategies/Needs Analysis, Business Consulting*, Group/Health Insurance, &Life Insurance/Annuities INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 09/16/2024 ADDRESS: 2620 Davis Ave, Tifton GA 31794, United States DESCRIPTION: We provide fee-based financial planning and business consulting services, offering personalized investment advice and strategic guidance. Our services are tailored to the needs of small business owners and medical specialists, with a focus on comprehensive financial planning and business growth strategies. Fees vary based on service scope; please refer to our brochure for detailed pricing.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2023

Experience


Current

January 19, 2021 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Tifton, GA
Current

January 7, 2021 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Tifton, GA
Past

January 23, 2020 - November 10, 2020

KINGSMARK PRIVATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146655
ALBANY, GA
Past

October 5, 2018 - January 15, 2020

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
ADEL, GA
Past

August 10, 2018 - January 15, 2020

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
ADEL, GA
Past

October 30, 2017 - August 2, 2018

WOODMEN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 117365
OMAHA, NE

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".
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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(10/31/2022)
RR
California
(12/3/2023)
RR
Delaware
(12/3/2023)
RR
Florida
(12/3/2023)
RR
Georgia
(1/7/2021)
IAR
Georgia
(1/19/2021)
RR
Indiana
(12/3/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/29/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(12/3/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(2/4/2021)
RR
Ohio
(12/4/2023)
RR
Oregon
(12/3/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(12/8/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(1/11/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/19/2023)
IAR
Texas
(1/24/2023)
RR
Virginia
(2/14/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/26/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)
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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
1,436

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

PRINCIPAL DIRECT ADVISORY ACCOUNT FIRM BROCHURE (9/15/2025)

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 Accounts63,730
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 14,827,718,110

Disclosures


Regulatory Event9
Arbitration3
Bond3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/26/2025
Cover Page
10/28/2024
11/28/2023
09/22/2023
12/20/2022

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Company Information


PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1137Tifton, GA

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