Employee spotlights

A move to Charlotte, North Carolina, equals a better career fit

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April 15 2026

Finding the just-right career path in the just-right place takes time—for most everyone.

Logan N., a wealth service associate with Principal®, was no different. When a job opened at the Charlotte branch of Principal, Logan had some familiarity with the firm from a previous position. He and his wife relocated from Raleigh, North Carolina; Charlotte proved itself easy to embrace. “We had heard so many good things,” Logan says. “It’s very affordable and there’s tons to do.”

That includes easy (and fast) visits from family in Knoxville, Tennessee; tickets to pro teams including the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, or Charlotte FC; and time on local golf courses.

Logan similarly appreciates the culture and autonomy Principal is known for. “The world of flexibility has changed, and Principal does it perfectly. There’s such a good balance with being able to flex and work from home two days a week. I always feel refreshed,” Logan says. “My wife is fully remote and so even though I’m working when I’m home, it’s allows me to spend more time with family.”

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The Charlotte office amenities—including the gym—don’t hurt. “Things like that are such a great value add for employees,” he says. “I’m a professional, but also get to do things in life I enjoy. Principal allows their employees to be their best version of themselves.”

For Logan, the move to Charlotte to work for Principal was a win.  “It’s not just that I feel aligned with our investment philosophy,” Logan says. “Everyone I’ve worked with is spectacular, and it’s a feeling I’ve not had anywhere else. After my second week, I told my wife that I wanted to be with Principal for the rest of my career.”

7 facts about Charlotte

1. It’s the third fastest growing U.S. city[1] and in the Top 10 best big cities to live in the U.S.,[2] with nearly 950,000 people living in the city limits alone.

2. Charlotte has experienced 52% growth in finance and insurance jobs since 2015[3] and is home to 19 Fortune 1000 companies.[4]

3. Charlotte is home to three pro sports teams—the Carolina Panthers (NFL), Charlotte Hornets (NBA), and Charlotte FC (MLS)—as well as the Charlotte Motor Speedway (NASCAR).

4. It’s the locale for five universities and colleges, including the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with 25,000 students.

5. Charlotte is considered the birthplace of NASCAR and home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

6. The central business in Charlotte isn’t called downtown, but uptown (it’s slightly elevated, thus the name).

7.  The city is named for Queen Charlotte, who was wife of King George III of England (yes, the one immortalized in Hamilton and king during the American Revolution).

[1] Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

[2] U.S. News & World Report: Charlotte, NC

[3] Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

[4] City of Charlotte

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