Matthew R Banzhaf
Investment Adviser Representative at Principal Securities, Inc.
Professional summary
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Matthew R. Banzhaf is an investment adviser representative with Principal Securities, Inc. in West Des Moines, IA, where they have been registered since 2018. They have worked in the securities industry since 2010 and have been registered with 4 firms, including MML Investors Services, LLC and MSI Financial Services, Inc. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Iowa and Texas.
Office
Advisors at this office: 79
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Iowa, Texas
- Broker:
30 states and territories
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Metlife Securities Inc.Jan 2015 – Mar 2017West Des Moines, IA
- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance CompanyJul 2016 – Jan 2018West Des Moines, Ia
- MML Investors Services, LLCMar 2017 – Jan 2018West Des Moines, IA
- Principal LIFE Insurance CompanyJan 2018 – no end date reportedWest Des Moines, IA
- Principal Securities IncJan 2018 – no end date reportedWest Des Moines, IA
Official records & sources
Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Principal Securities, Inc.
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Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
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Services the firm offers
Client types the firm serves
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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