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Carter John Davis

Investment Adviser Representative at Principal Advised Services

Des Moines, IACRD #8025484Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
1 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Carter John Davis is an investment adviser representative in Des Moines, IA, currently registered with Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Advised Services. They have worked in the securities industry since 2025. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Iowa.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Iowa
Broker:
51 states and territories

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 3/21/2025
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 2/24/2025
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 8/12/2024

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Principal Advised ServicesCurrent
4/15/2025 – Des Moines, IA
Principal Securities, Inc.Current
2/25/2025 – Des Moines, IA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Associate Staffing Licensing Program
    Jan 2025 – Apr 2025Des Moines, IA
  2. Principal Securities, Inc.
    Jan 2025 – no end date reportedDes Moines, IA
  3. Perishable Distributors of Iowa
    Oct 2022 – Dec 2024Ankeny, IA
  4. Carquest Auto Parts
    Oct 2021 – Aug 2022Ankeny, IA
  5. Usssa
    Apr 2019 – Aug 2021Des Moines, IA
  6. City of Ankeny
    Aug 2018 – Mar 2019Ankeny, IA
  7. Des Moines Area Community College
    Aug 2021 – Dec 2022Ankeny, IA
  8. Iowa State University
    Jan 2023 – Dec 2024Ames, IA
  9. Ankeny High School
    Aug 2018 – May 2021Ankeny, IA
  10. Southview Middle School
    Aug 2016 – Jul 2018Amkeny, IA
  11. Principal LIFE Insurance Company
    Apr 2025 – no end date reportedDes Moines, IA
  12. Principal Advised Services
    Apr 2025 – no end date reportedAnkeny, IA
  13. Principal BANK
    Apr 2025 – no end date reportedDes Moines, IA

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Principal Advised Services

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Fixed fee
Estimated blended rate
0.005

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small Businesses

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net Worth

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
224
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
3
Main office:
Des Moines, IA
SEC file number:
801-114432

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Form ADV data as of July 10, 2026

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