- CEO
- Ronald James Kruszewski
- Full Time Employees
- 8,887
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Capital Markets
- Address
- One Financial Plaza Saint Louis MO United States of America 63102-2188
- IPO Date
- Jul 19, 2021
- Business
- Stifel Financial Corp. is a diversified financial services and bank holding company that offers a comprehensive suite of wealth management and investment banking solutions to individuals, corporations, municipalities, and institutions across the United States, Europe, and Canada. The firm operates through its Global Wealth Management, Institutional Group, and Other segments. Through its Global Wealth Management division, Stifel provides private client services, including securities brokerage, financial planning, investment advisory, asset management, and lending programs designed for individuals and families. The Institutional Group delivers institutional equity and fixed income sales, trading, and research, alongside municipal finance services. Its Investment Banking arm specializes in mergers and acquisitions, public and private capital raises, and corporate advisory services across various sectors. Stifel also offers retail and commercial banking services, encompassing deposit accounts and a range of personal and commercial lending solutions, including specialized venture and fund banking. The company further engages in underwriting for both corporate and public finance offerings and provides financial advisory services. Stifel is recognized for its commitment to being an "Advisor of Choice" for clients, a "Firm of Choice" for advisors, and an "Investment of Choice" for shareholders, a strategy driving its growth and client-centric approach since its founding in 1890. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the company has grown significantly, reporting record net revenues in 2024 and managing over $514 billion in client assets as of November 2024. Recent initiatives include expanding its venture banking capabilities and launching "Stifel Discover," a dynamic content feed within its Wealth Tracker app to provide personalized financial insights. The firm has also strengthened its European presence through strategic acquisitions.