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Malcolm Ruben
Financial advisor at Principal Securities
Based in Houston, Texas, Malcolm Ruben is a fiduciary financial advisor with 2 years of industry experience. Malcolm has been with Principal Securities since 2025. Principal Securities offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 4968 advisors with offices in Houston, and one of 4448 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience2 years (since 2025)
How that compares ?2 years in the industry
Office1900 West Loop S Suite 650a, Houston, TX 77027
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$324,050
Advisors at the firm1,465
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
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Licenses
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Career
- Jun 2025 – nowPrincipal Securities, Inc.Current firm
Contact Malcolm
Local office(713) 783-1818Ask for Malcolm. (888) 774-6267Main office · Des Moines, IA 1900 West Loop S Suite 650aHouston, TX 77027Office · Get directions X (Twitter) pagePrincipal Securities
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Questions to ask Malcolm
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- Who on your team supports you, and who reviews the recommendations you make?
- 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 Malcolm
How do I contact Malcolm?
Call Malcolm’s local office at (713) 783-1818 or the Principal Securities main office at (888) 774-6267, and ask for Malcolm Ruben.
How long has Malcolm been a financial advisor?
Malcolm has been in the industry since 2025, about 2 years. 2 years in the industry.
What licenses does Malcolm hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Malcolm a fiduciary?
Malcolm is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Malcolm paid?
Principal Securities reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Malcolm for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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