RC
Robert F. Crane
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
SUMMERVILLE, SC
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CRD#: 6933756
RC
Professional summary
Robert Francis Crane, who also goes by Robert Crane, Robert Francis Crane, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Summerville, South Carolina.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Robert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Robert Crane | Robert Francis Crane
Other business activities
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BMP REAL ESTATE, LLC POSITION: BMP Real Estate, LLC NATURE: Owner/Partner/of LLC/S-Corp/REIT INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2023 ADDRESS: 1905 SC-41, Mount Pleasant SC 29466, United States DESCRIPTION: Partner in this LLC that owns a restaurant. No duties.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 8, 2025 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
SUMMERVILLE, SC
Current
April 9, 2025 - Present
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
SUMMERVILLE, SC
Past
July 14, 2023 - April 15, 2025
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
CHARLESTON, SC
Past
July 14, 2023 - April 15, 2025
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
CHARLESTON, SC
Past
November 21, 2022 - July 12, 2023
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
SUMMERVILLE, SC
Past
November 18, 2022 - July 12, 2023
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
SUMMERVILLE, SC
Past
October 28, 2020 - September 30, 2022
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39550
NEWTON, MA
Past
October 27, 2020 - September 30, 2022
CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 39550
NEWTON, MA
Past
May 1, 2019 - November 5, 2020
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past
April 26, 2019 - November 5, 2020
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
GLASTONBURY, CT
Past
November 7, 2018 - March 27, 2019
BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 173962
Indian Orchard, MA
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.
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
Florida(4/10/2025)
RR
Georgia(4/10/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(4/9/2025)
RR
New York(4/9/2025)
RR
North Carolina(4/16/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/10/2025)
RR
South Carolina(4/9/2025)
IAR
South Carolina(4/9/2025)
IAR
Texas(4/8/2025)
RR
Texas(4/9/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | OWNER | |
| AGRAWAL, VIVEK | DIRECTOR | 8050381 |
| CLAIRE, CHAD THOMAS | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 7219218 |
| DROGAN, THOMAS JOHN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2760482 |
| FRIEDRICH, AMY CHRISTINE | DIRECTOR | 7097797 |
| LAWLER, CODY ANTHONY | HEAD OF SUPERVISION, HEAD OF OPERATIONS | 5162072 |
| MCCULLUM, KENNETH ALLEN | DIRECTOR | 4695257 |
| MURRAY, MICHAEL FRANCIS | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/CHAIR | 2074275 |
| RANTS, DOUGLAS JOHN | CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER | 7148529 |
| ROBERTS, DAWN MARIE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 7929617 |
| SCHELHAAS, NATHAN PAUL | DIRECTOR | 7275495 |
| SPADAFORA, CRAIG ALAN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / HEAD OF ADVISORY AND PLATFORM | 3184320 |
| VANWINKLE, DANIEL SIMON | PSI AML OFFICER | 4715191 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 63,730 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 14,827,718,110 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 9 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
| Bond | 3 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | ||
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 09/22/2023 | ||
| 12/20/2022 |
Red Flags
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