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Melissa B. Binder
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 6926377
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Professional summary
Melissa Beth Binder, who also goes by Melissa Binder, is a registered financial professional currently at PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.
Melissa is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Melissa has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Melissa Binder
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 2, 2023 - Present
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
Office #1: One North Wacker Drive Suite 3900, Chicago, IL 60606BD
CRD#: 43261
Chicago, IL
Past
July 1, 2022 - August 22, 2023
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 148477
Chicago, IL
Past
March 29, 2018 - June 30, 2022
JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 40178
Chicago, IL
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
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Alabama(10/2/2023)
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Alaska(10/2/2023)
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Arizona(10/2/2023)
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Arkansas(10/2/2023)
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California(10/2/2023)
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Colorado(10/2/2023)
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Connecticut(10/2/2023)
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Delaware(10/2/2023)
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District of Columbia(10/2/2023)
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Florida(10/2/2023)
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Georgia(10/2/2023)
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Hawaii(10/2/2023)
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Idaho(10/2/2023)
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Illinois(10/2/2023)
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Indiana(10/2/2023)
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Iowa(10/2/2023)
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Kansas(10/2/2023)
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Kentucky(10/2/2023)
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Louisiana(10/2/2023)
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Maine(10/2/2023)
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Maryland(10/2/2023)
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Massachusetts(10/2/2023)
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Michigan(10/2/2023)
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Minnesota(10/2/2023)
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Mississippi(10/2/2023)
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Missouri(10/2/2023)
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Montana(10/2/2023)
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Nebraska(10/2/2023)
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Nevada(10/2/2023)
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New Hampshire(10/2/2023)
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New Jersey(10/2/2023)
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New Mexico(10/2/2023)
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New York(10/2/2023)
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North Carolina(10/2/2023)
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North Dakota(10/2/2023)
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Ohio(10/2/2023)
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Oklahoma(10/2/2023)
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Oregon(10/2/2023)
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Pennsylvania(10/2/2023)
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Rhode Island(10/2/2023)
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South Carolina(10/2/2023)
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South Dakota(10/2/2023)
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Tennessee(10/2/2023)
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Texas(10/2/2023)
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Utah(10/2/2023)
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Vermont(10/2/2023)
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Virginia(10/2/2023)
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Washington(10/2/2023)
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West Virginia(10/2/2023)
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Wisconsin(10/2/2023)
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Wyoming(10/2/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
PF
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
COMPOSITE DISTRIBUTORS INC. | WM FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRUBUTOR, INC. | PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | COMPOSITE FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
CRD#: 43261 / SEC#: , 8-50200
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
711 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50392
Phone number
(800) 222-5852
Established
Washington since 04/17/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL GLOBAL INVESTORS HOLDING COMPANY (US), LLC | OWNER | |
| BERG, JOHN THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 7973551 |
| CLINES, SEAN THOMAS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 3055601 |
| DESSOUKI, RAMONA HIATT | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 7812577 |
| HILL, TIMOTHY ALLEN | NATIONAL SALES MANAGER/DIRECTOR | 2317289 |
| HOESKE, DINA ROMEO | SENIOR DIRECTOR - FUND SHAREHOLDER SERVICES | 2704646 |
| MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCIS | DIRECTOR | 2074275 |
| SCHOLTEN, MICHAEL JOSEPH | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 6388259 |
| STOCKMAN, MICHELLE RENEE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5010490 |
| WONG, BRANT K | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (CHAIRMAN) | 5093714 |
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