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Meghan C. Jones

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES
Wayne, PA 19087
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CRD#: 7583621
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Professional summary


Meghan Colleen Jones, who also goes by Meghan C Jones, Meghan Jones, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Meghan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. Meghan has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Meghan C Jones | Meghan Jones

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.
**TREDYFFRIN & EASTTOWN CARE POSITION: Auxiliary Board Member and Volunteer NATURE: Board Member/Officer/Director of an Organization INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/21/2025 ADDRESS: 755 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne PA 19087, United States DESCRIPTION: The mission of T&E Care is to maintain a network of people providing short-term financial and other material assistance to persons in need in and around the Tredyffrin and Easttown township area. I am a Holiday Drive Board member where I help with their annual Holiday Drive. I am also a general volunteer when they need help with other events/programs/etc. As a regular volunteer, I am considered a part of their Auxiliary Board. This is separate from their Board of Directors since I only volunteer and I am not involved in decision making. **WOMEN GOLFERS GIVE BACK POSITION: Volunteer NATURE: Volunteer INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/30/2025 ADDRESS: 755 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne PA 19087, United States DESCRIPTION: I am involved in their marketing committee. I help with their social media posting and marketing planning. I also volunteer for their local events when they occur. **INSURANCE POSITION: Insurance NATURE: null INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 03/17/2025 ADDRESS: 550 E. Swedesford Road, Suite 240, Wayne PA 19087, United States DESCRIPTION: Writing outside insurance to include life, DI, LTC, annuities, health, medical, and dental. This will include group and individual products. **DIVORCE GPS POSITION: Marketing NATURE: Marketing INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2025 ADDRESS: 755 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne PA 19087, United States DESCRIPTION: Marketing and social media work - creating graphics for events, scheduling posts to social media, creating event descriptions, creating event registration online. Creating graphics for as needed other events and topics.

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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)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 7, 2025 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 550 E Swedesford Rd Ste 240, Wayne, PA 19087
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Wayne, PA
Current

January 31, 2025 - Present

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 550 E Swedesford Rd Ste 240, Wayne, PA 19087
RIA
BD
CRD#: 1137
Wayne, PA

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
Massachusetts
(6/20/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(4/4/2025)
RR
New York
(7/7/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/7/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/7/2025)
RR
Virginia
(8/1/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/6/2025
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/30/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
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#: 1137Wayne, PA 19087

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