Silas Paul Winders
Investment Adviser Representative at Principal Advised Services
Professional summary
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Silas Paul Winders is an investment adviser representative with Principal Advised Services in Des Moines, IA, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2025 and were previously registered with Thrivent Investment Management Inc. 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.
Office
Advisors at this office: 30
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- 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.
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.
- Thrivent Investment Management IncJul 2025 – Jan 2026Johnston, IA
- Iowa State UniversityAug 2022 – May 2025Ames, IA
- UnemployedMay 2025 – Jul 2025Ames, IA
- University of Southern IndianaAug 2020 – May 2022Evansville, IN
- Self-EmploymentMay 2020 – Aug 2022Mansfield, TN
- Winders Lawn MaintenanceMay 2023 – Dec 2023Mansfield, TN
- Henry County High SchoolMay 2016 – May 2020Paris, TN
- Kokemiller FarmsJun 2024 – Aug 2024Madrid, IA
- Thrivent FinancialAug 2025 – Nov 2025Appleton, WI
- Thrivent FinancialNov 2025 – Jan 2026Appleton, WI
- UnemployedJan 2026 – Apr 2026Grimes, IA
- Principal Life Insurance CompanyApr 2026 – no end date reportedDes Moines, IA
- Principal Securities, Inc.Apr 2026 – no end date reportedDes Moines, IA
- Principal BankApr 2026 – no end date reportedDes Moines, IA
- Principal Advised ServicesApr 2026 – 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
Client types the firm serves
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
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of July 10, 2026
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