About Principal

Standing proud gives you an edge.  So can we.

The Principal is proud to support the GLBT community.  We understand the value of individuality -- we've been helping people from all walks of life for 130 years.  We strive to create an environment that recognizes and appreciates the diversity of our employees, suppliers and customers.  We know that when people are able to proudly express themselves, our company and our community become stronger.  And that's an edge that can benefit us all.

Founded in 1879, the Principal Financial Group is a leader in offering businesses, individuals and institutional clients a wide range of financial services and products.  As a 401(k) leader and a member of the FORTUNE 500, Principal has $247 billion in assets under management and serves some 18.6 million customers worldwide (data as of 3/31/09).  The Principal was named one of America's Most Admired Companies (FORTUNE, March 2008) and was named one of the world's most ethical companies (Ethisphere Magazine, 2007, 2008, 2009).