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Scott Powhida, CFP®

Regional Managing Director

Scott joined Principal Financial Group® as a managing director in 2014. He began his career as a financial professional with Edward Jones, and then spent 14 years with Key Investment Services, LLC as a financial professional and vice president. Scott found that his passion lies with motivating and aiding other financial representatives in growing their businesses. Scot has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Siena College in Latham, NY, is a Certified Financial Planner™, and has his Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 31, 51, 63, and 65 FINRA securities registrations. A native of NY’s Capital Region, Scott enjoys fitness and outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, boating, and spending time with his family and friends on Great Sacandaga Lake.
Contact information 518-724-1703 powhida.scott@principal.com Connect on LinkedIn
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Amy Roxin

Senior Managing Director

Amy has worked in the financial industry since 1988 and she uses her knowledge in financial planning, asset allocation, and tax strategies to mentor financial professionals, helping them grow their businesses and develop strategies to achieve their goals. Her approach is rooted in honesty, integrity, communication, and responsiveness, fostering financial confidence for clients through thoughtful, well-planned guidance. Outside of work, Amy volunteers at Light Hill, compassionate care home for the terminally ill, and with her husband, fundraises and volunteers at the local volunteer fire department. She is also very active in her alma mater’s athletics department at the University of New Hampshire. In her free time, Amy loves to be outdoors hiking, running, skiing, cycling, camping, walking her dogs, and just spending time with their four daughters.
Contact information 866-833-0164 roxin.amy@principal.com Connect on LinkedIn
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Christopher Midecke

Managing Director – Development

Chris joined Principal in 2016, and he focuses on helping other financial professionals develop their practices while also helping individuals and businesses define and implement strategies to help achieve their financial goals. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Medaille University and maintains FINRA Series 6, 63, 7, 24, and 51 security registrations, along with a New York State Life and Health license. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Chris focuses on family. For him family relationships are paramount, and he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three children, whether it’s coaching their sports activities, attending family events in Upstate New York, or enjoying time together at home.
Contact information 716-710-4756 midecke.chris@principal.com Connect on LinkedIn
Office staff
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Sarah Lindsay

Assistant Director Field Operations

Sarah drives operational excellence in partnership with the regional and territory leaders. Through leadership of and in partnership with a team of territorial support staff she strives to deliver solutions to help financial professionals cultivate compliant and best in class practices.
Contact information 515-297-8407 lindsay.sarah@principal.com Connect on LinkedIn
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Mark Parish-Dunsworth

Manager Field Operations

Mark leads a team of new business consultants and works closely with corporate partners to develop processes which enable the team to provide a high level of service to the representatives in the territory.
Contact information parish-dunsworth.mark@principal.com
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Alex Wallace

Business Development Consultant

Alex works with the management team and financial representatives to implement strategies to expand their marketing, branding, and business development efforts at both the representative and regional office level.
Contact information wallace.alex@principal.com
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Ashley Davis

New Business Consultant

Ashley is responsible for consulting and managing new business case design and submission. She works with financial professionals and their teams, along with our corporate product partners, to ensure cases are submitted accurately so they can be processed on time and in alignment with product area processes.
Contact information davis.ashley@principal.com
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Tom Kraupner

Site Coordinator

Tom plays a crucial role in ensuring our offices operate efficiently. Working closely with the entire team, he serves as a skilled troubleshooter who addresses challenges head-on. Tom takes pride in making sure inquiries are handled promptly. With his proactive approach and attention to detail, Tom contributes to a supportive environment where client needs are prioritized.
Contact information kraupner.tom@principal.com
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Jennifer Menth

Candidate Experience Consultant

Jennifer partners with the management team to provide comprehensive support to all new financial representative candidates through the onboarding and initial marketing launch processes. This includes scheduling of exams, ordering background checks, and preparing contracting and registration paperwork.
Contact information menth.jennifer@principal.com
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Casey Head

Regional Supervision Manager

Casey assists the management team with their supervisory and regulatory responsibilities. He is crucial to maintaining the integrity of the firm by ensuring activities comply with regulatory requirements, laws, and firm policies.
Contact information head.casey@principal.com
National staff
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Melville Waithe

National Director - Succession and Practice Management

Mel Waithe is a seasoned financial services leader specializing in wealth management, sales, and practice management. As National Director at Principal, he leads Succession and Practice Management, partnering with advisors and leaders to help build, grow, and successfully transition thriving businesses. Mel has developed practical tools, resources, and coaching strategies that support advisor success through client engagement, succession planning, business management, and teaming initiatives that strengthen practices and support long-term sustainability. He holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Science in Business.
Contact information 704-716-2468 waithe.melville@principal.com Connect on LinkedIn
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Eva Coutermarsh

National Recruiting Director

Eva is an accomplished leader with more than 20 years of experience building and developing entrepreneurial teams, helping individuals from diverse backgrounds grow their careers while advancing business objectives. She specializes in recruiting, developing, and retaining talented professionals with strong business acumen and a commitment to client service, operational excellence, and growth. Guided by a servant leadership philosophy, Eva is passionate about creating high-performing offices that offer meaningful opportunities for long-term success in the financial industry. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English/Communication from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and is actively seeking talented professionals to join the nationwide team at Principal®.
Contact information 617-797-2741 coutermarsh.eva@principal.com Connect on LinkedIn
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Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Company (except in NY), Principal Life Insurance Company® and the companies available through the Preferred Product Network Inc. Securities and advisory products offered through Principal Securities, Inc., member SIPC. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392.

Important Consumer Information: Financial Professionals of Principal Securities® who are part of the Principal® Financial Network of the Northeast only transact business in a particular state after licensure or satisfying qualifications requirements of that state, or only if he or she is excluded or exempted from the state’s registration requirements. Follow-up, individualized responses to consumers in a particular state by any of the Financial Professionals of Principal Securities that involve either the effecting or attempting to effect transactions in securities or the rendering of personalized investment advice for compensation, as the case may be, shall not be made without first complying with the state’s requirements, or pursuant to an applicable state exemption or exclusion. For information concerning the licensure status or disciplinary history of a broker-dealer, investment adviser, BD agent or IA representative or any financial institution he or she represents, contact your state securities law administrator.

Principal Life maintains certificates of authority to transact insurance in all 50 states. Principal Life NAIC identification number is 61271. Principal National NAIC identification number 71161.