Randy L. Welch is a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager of Principal Management Corporation.

He joined the Principal Financial Group in 1989 and oversees the functions of the Investment Services group, which includes investment manager research, investment consulting, performance analysis, and investment communication.

He is also responsible for the due diligence program that monitors investment managers used by Principal Funds, Inc. Randy has FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 66 registrations and is also an affiliate member of the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Institute.

He earned his undergraduate degree from Grand View College and an M.B.A. from Drake University.