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James R. Waldorf

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CRD#: 803447
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

James Robert Waldorf was a registered financial professional .

James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1975. James had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 2, 2018 - October 16, 2018

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
GARLAND, TX
Past

October 28, 2009 - May 1, 2018

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
GARLAND, TX
Past

October 23, 2009 - October 16, 2018

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
GARLAND, TX
Past

January 5, 2009 - September 22, 2009

CULLUM & BURKS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46600
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 5, 2009 - September 22, 2009

CULLUM & BURKS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46600
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 30, 2006 - January 5, 2009

U.S. FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 108763
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 29, 2006 - January 5, 2009

U.S. WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 126924
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 5, 2004 - June 27, 2006

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109032
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 5, 2004 - June 27, 2006

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25427
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 20, 2004 - November 3, 2004

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 10, 2003 - September 11, 2006

ASH SECURITIES WHOLESALING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37454
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 20, 2003 - November 3, 2004

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 16, 2002 - October 22, 2003

ASH SECURITIES WHOLESALING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37454
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 6, 2002 - August 20, 2002

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

January 3, 1990 - March 28, 2002

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 11, 1987 - January 3, 1989

LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10293
Past

May 11, 1987 - March 28, 2002

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 21, 1986 - November 9, 1989

GILLESPIE & HOLLAND, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10691
Past

July 29, 1982 - June 2, 1986

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

December 28, 1981 - April 12, 1984

LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10293
Past

February 9, 1978 - March 1, 1979

ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 146
Past

January 8, 1975 - January 30, 1978

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
Past

January 8, 1975 - April 12, 1984

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580

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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/26/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 1/4/1975
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/18/2000
General Securities Principal Examination

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#: 1137

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