Brent
Ancell

Principal Securities, Inc

CRD#6140769
Investment Advisor
in Des Moines, IA

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About this Advisor

Brent Ancell is a financial advisor based out of Des Moines, Iowa, who has 5 years of relevant experience. Ancell is currently employed by Principal Securities, Inc. During their career, the advisor has held roles at Nylife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, Military Family Home Loans LLC, Massmutual Life Insurance Co, Mml Investors Services LLC, World Outreach Church, Wells Fargo Bank Na, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Palmer Group, Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc. Ancell has Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, designating them as both a securities agent and an investment advisor representative, and is registered to advise clients in Iowa and Texas. Principal Securities, Inc is a company based in Des Moines, IA. The investment advisory business has offices in 350 locations and a total of 1,430 employees. It controls $9 billion in total assets across its 46,075 accounts, making it one of the largest financial advisory firms in the country by assets under management. The firm advises 34 charities and foundations. Of its 46,075 client accounts, just 3% are held by high-net-worth clients who have more than $1 million in assets. Principal Securities, Inc offers a number of services, including financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers and educational seminars. Fees charged by financial advisors typically vary depending on the services provided. Fee types billed by Principal Securities, Inc most likely include some blend of asset-based, hourly, fixed and other fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 63, Series 65

Years Registered*

5 years

Services Offered

Financial planning services, Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Pension consulting services, Selection of other advisers, Educational seminars/workshops

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees, Others

Office Location

711 High St
Des Moines, IA 50392

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Principal Securities, Inc Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$9,416,854,861

IA Average: $9,259,360,772
Total Number of Employees

1,430

IA Average: 166
Total Number of Accounts

46,075

IA Average: 7,189
Average Account Size

$204,381

IA Average: $1,287,990

Investment Advisory Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Pension consulting services
  • Selection of other advisers
  • Educational seminars/workshops

Brent Ancell Work History

Brent has been registered as a financial advisor for 5 years.*

2018 - Present (6 years)

Principal Life Insurance Company

2018 - Present (6 years)

Principal Securities Inc

2017 - 2018 (1 year)

Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC

2015 - 2018 (3 years)

Wells Fargo Bank Na

2014 - 2014 (< 1 year)

Massmutual Life Insurance Co

2014 - 2014 (< 1 year)

Mml Investors Services LLC

2014 - 2015 (1 year)

Palmer Group

2012 - 2014 (2 years)

Nylife Securities LLC

2012 - 2014 (2 years)

New York Life Insurance Co

2011 - 2013 (2 years)

Military Family Home Loans LLC

2007 - 2018 (11 years)

World Outreach Church

*The number of years registered in this profile is calculated by taking the year of an advisor's first active registration and subtracting it from the current year.

Disclosures

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William Daines
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Craig Forster
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