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Stuart Roy Van Ess

Investment Adviser Representative at Principal Advised Services

Bloomington, MNCRD #6103413Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
14 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Stuart Roy Van Ess is an investment adviser representative in Bloomington, MN, currently registered with Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Advised Services. They have worked in the securities industry since 2012 and were previously registered with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in Iowa and Minnesota.

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, Minnesota
Broker:
13 states and territories

Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont

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

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 11/16/2016
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 6/6/2013
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 9/13/2012
Series 26
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Passed 11/23/2021

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Principal Advised ServicesCurrent
2/5/2024 – Bloomington, MN
Principal Securities, Inc.Current
12/21/2023 – Bloomington, MN
Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC
11/16/2016 – 11/22/2023St. Paul, MN

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. Transamerica Retirement Solutions
    Dec 2013 – Nov 2023St. Paul, MN
  2. Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation
    Jan 2014 – Nov 2023St. Paul, MN
  3. Principal Life Insurance Company
    Nov 2023 – no end date reportedDes Moines, IA
  4. Principal Securities, Inc
    Nov 2023 – no end date reportedDes Moines, IA
  5. Principal Advised Services
    Nov 2023 – no end date reportedBloomington, MN

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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