Michael
Appel

Principal Securities, Inc

CRD#6199054
Investment Advisor
in Seattle, WA

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Michael Appel is a financial advisor based in Seattle, Washington, working with Principal Securities, Inc. Michael has previously held positions at Primerica Financial Services, Pfs Investments Inc, Rival Fitness, H&E Equipment Services, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities Inc. Michael has passed the Series 63 and Series 65 regulatory exams and is registered to provide services in Washington. Currently, Michael is part of Principal Securities, Inc, which operates out of Seattle, Washington. The firm has 384 offices and 1,349 employees. The firm manages assets totaling $12.1 billion and serves a variety of clients, including charitable organizations and high-net-worth individuals. The services offered by the firm include financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers, and educational seminars. The fee structure at Principal Securities, Inc includes asset-based, hourly, fixed, and other fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 63, Series 65

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

Seattle, WA

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Principal Securities, Inc Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$12,105,712,948

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

1,349

WA Average: 166
Total Number of Accounts

54,844

WA Average: 7,189
Average Account Size

$220,730

WA 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

Michael Appel Work History

2022 - Present (2 years)

Principal Life Insurance Company

2022 - Present (2 years)

Principal Securities Inc

2020 - 2022 (2 years)

Pfs Investments Inc

2019 - 2022 (3 years)

Primerica Financial Services

2015 - 2022 (7 years)

Rival Fitness

2013 - 2019 (6 years)

H&E Equipment Services

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Disclosures

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Latham, NY
William Krag
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Reid Johnson
Cedar Falls, IA
Benjamin Hardy
Almond, NY
Brandon Meza
San Diego, CA
Caleb Robinson
Houston, TX
Andrew Karrmann
Elkhorn, NE
Joel Poole
Charlotte, NC

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