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Overview

Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023. Along the way, we commit to supporting the communities where we do business. Improving our planet. And building a diverse, inclusive workforce. The company traces its history back nearly 150 years and has nearly 20,000 employees in 27 nations and territories across Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North America.

Principal serves three main groups: individuals choosing benefits and building long-term wealth, businesses offering retirement plans and benefits to employees and owners, and investors seeking specialized asset management and investment insights. Its offerings include life and income protection insurance, long-term investment accounts for goals such as retirement or education, and Principal SimpleInvest portfolios made up primarily of Principal products, including affiliated mutual funds and ETFs. Customers can also use a mobile app, a dentist search by location, a Retirement Wellness Planner for checking retirement readiness, and a tool for finding local financial professionals. We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for the 11th consecutive year, an Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 12th time and as Forbes The Best Employers for Diversity 2023.

Disclosure:

Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Company (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Company®. Plan administrative services offered by Principal Life. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., member SIPC and/or independent broker/dealers. Investment advisory services are offered through Principal Global Investors, LLC or its affiliates. Principal Asset Management℠ is a trade name of Principal Global Investors, LLC. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. ©2024 Principal Financial Services, Inc. Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. ("Principal® Foundation") is a duly recognized 501(c)(3) entity focused on providing philanthropic support to programs that build financial security in the communities where Principal Financial Group, Inc. ("Principal") operates. While Principal Foundation receives funding from Principal, Principal Foundation is a distinct, independent, charitable entity. Principal Foundation does not practice any form of investment advisory services and is not authorized to do so. https://www.principal.com/social-media-disclosures

Private funding before listing

1 round. Latest: POST IPO DEBT, 1 Jun 2026.

DateTypeAmount
1 Jun 2026POST IPO DEBTNot disclosed

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As of 2026-10-19, Principal Financial Group has 15,733 employees, based on the Enrich Layer count of person profiles that list Principal Financial Group as their current employer. Its listed company size band is 10,001+.
As of 2026-10-19, Principal Financial Group is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, US.
Principal Financial Group was founded in 1879.
As of 2026-10-19, Principal Financial Group is classified in the Financial Services industry.
Principal Financial Group® is dedicated to improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses around the world—helping more than 62M customers plan, protect, invest, and retire as of December 31, 2023. Along the way, we commit to supporting the communities where we do business. Improving our planet. And building a diverse, inclusive workforce.
As of 2026-10-19, Principal Financial Group's official website is http://www.principal.com/.
As of 2026-10-19, Principal Financial Group is a public company.