Principal Financial Group was founded as Bankers Life Association by Edward Temple in 1879 and is based in Des Moines, IA. Principal Financial Group has 16,585 employees, 18.6 million customers, $9.9 billion revenues, & $425 billion net profits. It is led by its CEO Larry Zimpleman. Its web site can be found at www.principal.com & www.wmgroupoffunds.com.
Key Historical Phases
This research addresses the key historical phases of Principal Financial Group, including:
- Early Phase
- Middle Phase
- Recent Phase
Key Statistics
Its profile includes the key statistics of the firm, including its number of offices, employees, clients, revenues, & net profits.
Core Businesses
Its profile includes detailed outlines of its core businesses, including:
- US Asset Accumulation
- Global Asset Management
- International Asset Management & Accumulation
- Life & Health Insurance
- Robust Wealth
And its profile concludes with the highlights of its organizational structure & ownership.

