Principal® Financial Network of Missouri
The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. We want to take this opportunity to share our plan to protect you as our customer, our financial professionals, and employees.
Our office has implemented a work from home policy for the immediate future. We are checking our voicemail frequently throughout the business day so you can be assured a prompt response to any questions you have. Thank you and take care of yourselves and others.
For more information, check out information on managing the uncertainty.
The Principal® Financial Network of Missouri is a group of local offices representing Principal® in Missouri. We are dedicated to helping individuals, businesses and their employees achieve financial security and success in our communities. We proudly represent Principal with integrity and professionalism.
Working with us
If you’re interested in working with us as a financial professional, we’ll provide you a professional and supportive environment that helps you build your knowledge and skills. Learn more about what it’s like to work with us and meet our management team.
See our office locations & financial professionals
If you’re looking for a financial services product, we can help you find a local financial professional at Principal® to discuss your financial needs, as well as purchase life insurance, annuities, securities and investments.
See a list of financial professionals in Missouri to contact one directly.
Do you want to make a difference and help others solve problems? We do too. That’s why we want to talk to you about your future with Principal. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to move your business in a new direction, we’ve got your back.
An inclusive culture and tools to build your career
The one thing we have in common is that each of us is different. That’s why we seek diversity in the people we hire. Our inclusion extends to the way we do business with a flexible work culture. That may mean you want to focus on a specific market, be a solo practitioner or join a team. No matter what you choose, we’re here to give you the right tools to build your confidence and help you succeed.
Meet the management team
Now that you know a little about us, we’d like to tell you about the amazing folks you’ll be working with.
Dawn Wolfgram, CLF® - Regional Managing Director
As a Regional Managing Director, Dawn is responsible for building a dynamic environment focused on helping community partners, financial professionals, and benefits firms enhance their collective potential. Dawn is passionate about GAMA, Women in Financial Services, and NAFIA.
Dawn enjoys her family, spending time at the lake, and watching the KC Royals.
Contact information
913-317-6611
wolfgram.dawn@principal.com
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Matt Buetow - Managing Director
As a Managing Director, Matt has been in the financial services industry since 1996& and has his CLU® designation. He is focused on talent acquisition, revenue growth, and developing and building the sales team in our St. Louis location. Matt received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Louisville.
In his personal time, Matt enjoys hanging out with 4 children, playing golf, and watching sports, especially college football and basketball—go Cardinals!
Contact information
636-449-0724
buetow.matt@principal.com
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Andrew Widman, CLF® - Managing Director
As a Managing Director, Andrew is focused on recruiting, developing financial professionals, and revenue growth. Since 2005, Andrew has enjoyed building relationships with his clients, and the representatives in the firm. He has served as Vice President, and President of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) for Johnson/Wyandot in Kansas, and is active in other organizations in the community.
Andrew is an active ambassador for Midwest Transplant Network spreading the word of organ donation after receiving a new heart himself in March 2017 and getting a second chance at life. In his personal time, Andrew loves spending time with his wife Vicki, and 2 sons, Reece and Will. As a family, they love traveling, watching the Royals play, and fishing. Andrew and his family reside in Overland Park, Kansas.
Contact information
913-553-6942
widman.andrew@principal.com
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Morgan Flaxbeard - Sr. Business Development Consultant
Morgan joined Principal in 2019 and works in Kansas City, MO. As a Sr. Business Development Consultant, she partners with the management team and the financial professionals to implement strategies to expand their marketing programs, as well as to initiate and support local branding activities. Morgan has 6 years of experience in the marketing for financial services industry.
Contact information
913-553-6947
flaxbeard.morgan@principal.com
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Marlene Greiner - New Business Consultant
Marlene joined Principal in 1979 and worked in the Ottumwa, Iowa office for 10 years before moving to St. Louis. Marlene supports financial professionals and field managers by providing design expertise and consultation to build, refine, and package client financial plans, along with assisting and supporting the new business activities of management and representatives to achieve our goals. Marlene prides herself on providing quality service and information to our clients.
Marlene loves to spend time with family and friends, and is a big Iowa Hawkeye fan.
Contact information
636-449-0741
greiner.marlene@principal.com
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Steve Eugster - Director of Field Supervision
Steve joined Principal® in 2018. As Director of Field Supervision, Steve provides compliance and supervision guidance to management, Principal Securities registered representatives, investment financial professional representatives, and staff. He strives to provide education and guidance to help foster a compliant and ethical sales culture.
Contact information
913-553-6968
eugster.steven@principal.com
Natasha Gibbons - New Business Consultant
Natasha focuses her day to day activity around assisting and supporting the new business activities of management and financial professionals to achieve our goals. Natasha has 5 years experience in our industry and is passionate about better serving our clients and community.
She enjoys singing with the John Knox Presbyterian Choir.
Contact information
913-553-6966
gibbons.natasha@principal.com
Interested in meeting with a financial professional near you? Great! Check the list below to see who's available in your area and learn more.
Blue Springs office
1801 NW. Westbrooke Place
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-797-6930
Directions to the Blue Springs office
| Roger Umbarger umbarger.roger@principal.com 816-797-6930 |
Columbia offices
2000 Forum Blvd, Suite 3
Columbia, MO 65203
573-446-0389
Directions to this Columbia office
| Betty J. Schuster*, CFP® betty@schusterfinancial.com 573-446-0389 Website |
1900 Surrey Court
Columbia, MO 65203
573-446-1707
Directions to the Columbia office
| Kim Stonecipher-Fisher stonecipher-fisher.kim@principal.com 573-446-1707 Connect with me on LinkedIn |
Kansas City office
7300 West 110th Street Suite 220
Overland Park, KS, 66210
913-317-6611 or 800-245-8895
Directions to the Kansas City office
Springfield offices
1501 E. Sunshine St., Suite C
Springfield, MO 65804
417-887-9905
Directions to the Springfield office
| Stephen Scott scott.stephen@principal.com 417-887-9905 Connect with me on LinkedIn |
1320 E. Kingsley, Suite C
Springfield, MO 65804
417-883-3549
Directions to the Springfield office
| John Brinkmann john@brinkmanninsurance.com 417-883-3549 Website |
St Louis office
625 Maryville Center Drive, Suite 110
St Louis, MO 63141
636-449-0760
Directions to the St Louis office
St. Peters office
4600 Executive Centre Parkway, Suite B
St. Peters, MO 63376
636-720-0195
Directions to this St Peters office
| Steve Mueller mueller.steve@principal.com 636-720-0195 |
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The financial professionals of the Principal® Financial Network of Missouri are licensed in AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV and WI to offer insurance products, life insurance (including variable life), annuities (including variable annuities), securities and investment advice.
This site is not a solicitation of interest in any of these products in any other state.
Insurance products from the Principal Financial Group® are issued by Principal National Life Insurance Co. (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Co. Securities and advisory products offered through Principal Securities, Inc., 800-247-1737, member SIPC. Principal National, Principal Life, and Principal Securities are members of the Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, IA 50392.
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Important Consumer Information: Financial Professionals of Principal Securities who are part of the Principal® Financial Network of Missouri may 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.
The Financial Professionals of Principal Securities are licensed in a number of states to offer insurance products, and life insurance (including variable life), annuities (including variable annuities), and are securities and advisory registered in a number of states This site is not a solicitation of interest in any of these products in any other state.
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.