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Erik Thomas Hoeflinger

Investment Adviser Representative at Principal Securities, Inc.

Downers Grove, ILCRD #7734324Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
2 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Erik Thomas Hoeflinger is an investment adviser representative with Principal Securities, Inc. in Downers Grove, IL, where they have been registered since 2024, the year they entered the securities industry. 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 Illinois and Texas.

Office

3333 Finley Rd Ste 500
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Advisors at this office: 20

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 15, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois, Texas
Broker:
14 states and territories

Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, West Virginia

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 12/11/2024
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 9/18/2024
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 7/28/2023

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Principal Securities, Inc.Current
12/18/2024 – Downers Grove, IL

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. Full-time Education
    Aug 2022 – Nov 2023Chicago, IL
  2. Webb Chevrolet - Plainfield
    Nov 2020 – Aug 2022Plainfield, IL
  3. Amazon
    Aug 2020 – Nov 2020Channahon, IL
  4. Unemployed
    May 2020 – Aug 2020Plainfield, IL
  5. Cemeno's Pizza
    Oct 2019 – May 2020Joliet, IL
  6. Home City Ice
    Aug 2019 – Oct 2019Woodridge, IL
  7. Cemeno's Pizza
    Apr 2019 – Aug 2019Joliet, IL
  8. Full-time Education
    Nov 2013 – Apr 2019Plainfield, IL
  9. Principal LIFE Insurance
    Nov 2023 – no end date reportedDowners Grove, IL
  10. Principal Securities
    Nov 2023 – no end date reportedDowners Grove, IL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 29, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Principal Securities, Inc.

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

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Other

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 BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
1,635
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Des Moines, IA
SEC file number:
801-54949

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Form ADV data as of March 30, 2026

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