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David Bowles

11 Years of Experience
Downers Grove, IL
Broker

David Bowles is a registered investment advisor at Principal Securities, INC., based in Downers Grove, IL, with 11 years of industry experience. David operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management. Their firm serves 48,723 clients with $15B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
1680 advisors
Number of Clients
48,723 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$304K average
Assets Under Management
$14.8B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)

Principal Securities offers investment management through third-party money managers. The fees you pay depend on the specific program you choose and the amount you invest.

Under the Investment Adviser arrangement, Principal Securities charges a separate advisory fee, which is negotiable but will not exceed the following:

SEI Investment Management Corporation (Managed Account Solutions):

  • Up to 1.75% annually on assets up to $500,000
  • Up to 1.20% annually on assets between $500,001 and $999,999
  • Up to 1.10% annually on assets of $1 million and up

SEI Investment Management Corporation (Mutual Fund Model Program):

  • Up to 1.75% annually on assets up to $500,000
  • Up to 1.20% annually on assets between $500,001 and $999,999
  • Up to 1.10% annually on assets between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000
  • Up to 0.90% annually on assets of $2,000,001 and up

Fees are collected quarterly.

Under the Promoter arrangement, you don't pay Principal Securities any fees directly. The TPMM calculates and collects all fees and then pays a portion to Principal Securities as a promoter's fee, ranging from 0.07% to 1.5% of assets or up to 50% of the advisory fee.

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Location

3333 Finley Rd Ste 500, Downers Grove, IL, 60515

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

David works as a driver for Uber, dedicating a few hours per week to this activity. This activity is not investment-related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Principal Securities, INC.Broker
July 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Principal Securities, INC.
July 2025 - Present · 10 mos
Previous Registrations
Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLCBroker
December 2023 - June 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos
Advice and Planning Services
December 2023 - June 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos
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September 2020 - November 2023 · 3 yrs 2 mos
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September 2020 - November 2023 · 3 yrs 2 mos
TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC
September 2019 - August 2020 · 11 mos
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September 2019 - August 2020 · 11 mos
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TD Ameritrade, INC.
February 2018 - July 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos
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February 2018 - July 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos
TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC
February 2018 - July 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos
Scottrade Investment Management
November 2016 - February 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos
Scottrade, INC.Broker
October 2016 - February 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
July 2015 - September 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos
Edward Jones
April 2014 - January 2015 · 9 mos
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March 2014 - January 2015 · 10 mos
State Registrations4 states
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Exams
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