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Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

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Client AUM

$4,827,999,436

Clients

7,762

Advisors

10

of 198 employees

About

Stifel Independent Advisors serves a broad mix of clients — individuals (including high-net-worth clients), corporations, trusts, and state and municipal entities — and provides both brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, wrap programs, and brokerage execution. As a dual-registered broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser owned by Stifel Financial Corp., many of its registered representatives are qualified to deliver services in either capacity depending on client needs.

The firm’s planning process is collaborative and relies on client-provided information, proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by Stifel’s investment strategy group to produce tailored asset allocation recommendations; written plans generally do not include implementation or ongoing monitoring unless a separate agreement is reached. Financial Advisors determine whether services are provided on a brokerage-only basis or under an advisory (fiduciary) agreement, and compensation arrangements (including production-based payouts and potential discount sharing) are disclosed in the brochure.

What is distinctive about Stifel Independent compared with many peers is the breadth of its affiliated capabilities and the resulting conflicts the brochure discloses: the firm refers clients to affiliated trust companies and banks (and receives a portion of related fees), and affiliated banks offer pledged-asset/credit‑line lending and residential mortgage products tied to client accounts. The firm also operates active broker‑dealer and commission business alongside advisory services, discloses revenue‑sharing and third‑party payments, and notes that some personnel hold legal or accounting licenses or engage in outside business activities that are disclosed to clients.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management

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Fee options

Commissions

Brokerage commissions apply for securities transactions implemented through the firm; separate agreement required

Other

Minimum fee: Up to $5,000 per financial planning engagement; fees vary by complexity and scope Fee-only: Up to $5,000 for fee-based financial planning services; fees negotiated and paid directly or via account debit

Main office

One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway

St. Louis MO 63102

Advisors at this office

10

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Also doing business as

Century Securities Associates Inc · Century Securities Associates, Inc. · Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

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Advisors at this firm

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John T

Series 63, Series 66

St. Louis, MO

Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

John Thomas is a financial advisor with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. since 2015 and has been with Stifel Independent Advisors and Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and government entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a collaborative planning process supported by proprietary modeling to provide tailored asset allocation recommendations and operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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Staci A

Series 63, Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

Staci Atwood is a financial advisor at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Independent Advisors since 2012, with ongoing tenure at Stifel dating back to 1995. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the finance committee and administrative board of St. Matthew Church and is treasurer of the Althoff Catholic High School Parents and Friends Club. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a collaborative planning process that uses proprietary capital market assumptions to develop tailored asset allocation recommendations.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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Brent K

Series 63, Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

Brent King is a financial advisor with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Independent Advisors since 2018 and at Stifel since 2017, with prior experience at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2012 to 2017. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to provide tailored asset allocation recommendations and operates both broker-dealer and advisory services depending on client needs.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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Sherri K

Series 63, Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

Sherri Kramer is a financial advisor with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Independent Advisors since 2006 and also has prior experience at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. since 2019. Kramer is based in St. Louis, MO. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a collaborative planning process supported by proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to provide tailored asset allocation recommendations.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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Deborah B

Series 66

St. Louis, MO

Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

Deborah Burlingame is a financial advisor with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel since 2007 and has worked at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. and Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for Alton Pride, a charitable organization focused on LGBTQ+ advocacy. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, corporations, trusts, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a collaborative planning process using proprietary models to tailor asset allocation recommendations and provides both brokerage and fiduciary advisory services depending on client needs.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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Charles D

Series 63, Series 65

St. Louis, MO

Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

Charles Dodson is a financial advisor with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.A. GLYNN Investments LLC for 14 years and has been with Stifel since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committeeman for the St Francois County Republican Central Committee. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, corporations, trusts, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to develop tailored asset allocation recommendations.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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Geoffrey B

Series 66

St. Louis, MO

Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

Geoffrey Bright Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several Stifel entities since 2003, including Stifel Nicolaus and Company and Century Securities Associates. Mr. Bright serves as an arbitrator for FINRA and is a member of the Susan G. Komen Missouri & Kansas Board of Directors. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to develop tailored asset allocation recommendations.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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Adam M

Series 63, Series 66

St. Louis, MO

Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

Adam Melinger is a financial advisor with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Scottrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as president of an online gift basket company and is a trustee for a neighborhood association. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and public entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a collaborative planning process using proprietary capital market models to provide tailored asset allocation recommendations.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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Kathleen B

Series 63, Series 66

St. Louis, MO

Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

Kathleen Brockmeier is a financial advisor with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked with Stifel Independent Advisors since 2009 and has been affiliated with Stifel in various capacities since 1978. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services tailored through a collaborative planning process that incorporates proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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Tamara F

Series 63, Series 66

St. Louis, MO

Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC

Tamara Fain is a financial advisor with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC in St. Louis, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Stifel, where she has been since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is a brand partner for Kleo Kolor, selling press-on nails to friends and family. Stifel Independent Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on customized financial planning and portfolio management. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing clients with a range of service options tailored to their needs.

General retirement planning Income planning Wealth management
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