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William Kevin Hoffer

Investment Adviser Representative at Principal Securities, Inc.

Fort Myers, FLCRD #6017984Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
14 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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William Kevin Hoffer is an investment adviser representative with Principal Securities, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2012 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. 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 Florida and Texas.

Registrations & licenses

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

Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas

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Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 4/26/2013
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 5/21/2012

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Principal Securities, Inc.Current
2/13/2026 – Fort Myers, FL
Morgan Stanley
9/27/2019 – 2/18/2026Fort Myers, FL
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
6/13/2013 – 10/2/2019Fort Myers, FL

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
    Jun 2013 – Nov 2016Naples, FL
  2. Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
    Nov 2016 – Sep 2019Naples, FL
  3. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
    Sep 2019 – Feb 2026Ft. Myers, FL
  4. Morgan Stanley Private BANK, N.A.
    Oct 2019 – Feb 2026New York, NY
  5. Principle Life Insurance Company
    Feb 2026 – no end date reportedFort Myers, FL
  6. Principles Securities, Inc.
    Feb 2026 – no end date reportedFort Myers, FL
  7. Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A
    Oct 2019 – Feb 2026New York, NY
  8. Piprude Financial
    Feb 2026 – no end date reportedfort Myers, FL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 28, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Principal Securities, Inc.

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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)
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