Ameriprise Financial Services
42yrs
Top advisor by experience in Lake Elmo
40yrs
David M Bender
Financial advisor at Principal Securities
At a glance
Experience40 years (since 1986)
How that compares ?Top 2% by experience at Principal Securities
Office8530 Eagle Point Blvd Suite 125, Lake Elmo, MN 55042
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Principal Securities
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 2021 – nowPrincipal Securities, Inc.Current firm
- 2014 – 2016Principal Securities, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask David
Tailored to David’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About David
How do I contact David?
Call Principal Securities at 888-774-6267 and ask for David M Bender. David works from the Lake Elmo, MN office.
How long has David been a financial advisor?
David has been in the industry since 1986, about 40 years. Top 2% by experience at Principal Securities.
What licenses does David hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is David a fiduciary?
David is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is David paid?
Principal Securities reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask David for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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