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Darnel D'Von James

Investment Adviser Representative at Principal Advised Services

Snellville, GACRD #5225390Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
15 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Darnel D'Von James is an investment adviser representative in Snellville, GA, currently registered with Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Advised Services. They have worked in the securities industry since 2011 and have been registered with 6 firms, including Empower Advisory Group, LLC and VOYA Investment Management Co. LLC. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Georgia and 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:
Georgia, 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 8/2/2014
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 11/20/2006
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 11/2/2006

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Principal Advised ServicesCurrent
10/10/2024 – Snellville, GA
Principal Securities, Inc.Current
10/8/2024 – Snellville, GA
Empower Advisory Group, LLC
8/24/2022 – 11/8/2022Dacula, GA
VOYA Investment Management Co. LLC
8/13/2019 – 8/4/2022Atlanta, GA
PNC Investments
3/16/2017 – 12/20/2018Charlotte, NC
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
7/14/2014 – 2/27/2017Charlotte, NC

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. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
    Dec 2012 – Nov 2016Charlotte, NC
  2. Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
    Nov 2016 – Feb 2017Charlotte, NC
  3. PNC Investments
    Feb 2017 – Oct 2017Charlotte, NC
  4. PNC Investments
    Oct 2017 – Dec 2018Charlotte, NC
  5. VOYA Investment Management
    Aug 2019 – Jul 2022Altanta, GA
  6. VOYA Investments Distributor, LLC
    Aug 2019 – Jul 2022Windsor, CT
  7. VOYA Investment Management Co. LLC
    Aug 2019 – Jul 2022New York, NY
  8. James Tax and Financial Services
    Jan 2018 – Aug 2019Charlotte, NC
  9. Empower Financial Services, Inc
    Aug 2022 – Oct 2022Greenwood Village, CO
  10. Empower Advisory Group, LLC
    Aug 2022 – Oct 2022Greenwood Village, CO
  11. International Services Inc.
    Nov 2022 – Mar 2023Chicago, IL
  12. Belay Solutions
    Apr 2023 – Jun 2023Atlanta, GA
  13. Amerisource Bergen
    Apr 2023 – Sep 2023Buford, GA
  14. Centech Global Solutions
    Jul 2023 – Aug 2023Reston, VA
  15. Hayes Chrysler Plymouth Inc
    Sep 2023 – Nov 2023Lawrenceville, GA
  16. BOS Staffing
    Jan 2024 – Apr 2024Duluth, GA
  17. Unemployed
    Dec 2023 – Dec 2023Snellville, GA
  18. Unemployed
    May 2024 – Oct 2024Snellville, GA
  19. Principal Securities, Inc.
    Oct 2024 – no end date reportedDes Moines, IA
  20. Principal Life Insurance Company
    Oct 2024 – no end date reportedDes Moines, IA
  21. Principal Advised Services
    Oct 2024 – no end date reportedSnellville, GA
  22. Principal Bank
    Oct 2024 – no end date reportedSnellville, GA

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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