Principal® Financial Network of Missouri
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.
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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Marlene Greiner - New Business Consultant
Marlene is responsible for consulting and managing new business case design and submission. She partners 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
636-449-0741
greiner.marlene@principal.com
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Mindy Flack - Business Development Consultant
Mindy partners with the management team and representatives to implement strategies to expand their marketing, branding, and business development efforts at both the representative and regional office level.
Contact information
913-317-6622
Flacks.Mindy@principal.com
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Melody Travick - Candidate Experience Consultant
Melody joined Principal in May 2008 and has a myriad of experience in providing representative sales support, marketing experience, recruiting and HR support. She specializes in candidate experience and delivering quality recruiting/selection assistance. Melody earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Georgia State University.
Melody is an avid baseball mom, spending the bulk of her free time at baseball fields near and far. She enjoys spending time her with family and friends cheering for their favorite Georgia sports teams. Go Dawgs, Falcons, Hawks, Atlanta United, and Chop On Braves!
Contact information
770-250-7605
travick.melody@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
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
City Place Corporate Center 1, Suite 100
11101 Switzer Road
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 |
2200 E. Sunshine St., Suite 211
Springfield, MO 65804
417-988-0726
Directions to the Springfield office
| Shelby R. Williams shelby@shelbywilliamsfs.com 417-988-0726 Connect with me on LinkedIn Website |
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 Connect with me on LinkedIn |
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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.
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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.