Stifel Financial Corp.

Since 1999, our corporate headquarters at 501 North Broadway has been the cornerstone of our operations. It’s hard to believe that, in earlier years, we occupied just one floor of an office building down the street from our current location. This photo of one of our old entrance doors highlights the remarkable growth and evolution of our firm over the years.

In this week’s #StifelSightLines, we discuss the potential for both a bond market and stock market rotation and why some actions may be warranted, while other actions may not. https://lnkd.in/eEQW7AN7

Honestly, we couldn’t have timed this better if we tried. It’s no coincidence top advisors are joining the Top Ranked Wealth Management Firm for Employee Advisor Satisfaction by J.D. Power. Welcome to Stifel, Kraig, Hannah and Terri! “Stifel’s client-first culture and lack of bureaucracy will greatly improve our ability to serve our clients. We have been very impressed with Stifel’s commitment to supporting their advisors with first class resources and we look forward to continuing to grow our practice in the new Fayetteville Stifel office.” – Kraig Williams, Senior Vice President/Investments #WhereSuccessMeetsSuccess --- Based on the results of the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study℠. For J.D. Power 2024 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the award.

At Stifel, we put everything into the success of our advisors so they can put everything into yours.   And we’ve been doing it this way for 135 years.   That’s why Stifel is still the top ranked Wealth Management Firm for Employee Advisor Satisfaction.   #WhereSuccessMeetsSuccess   Entrepreneurial advisors: choosestifel.com

“We allow our advisors the freedom to individually understand what every client wants and needs – and provide a platform to give the best advice.” – Chairman & CEO Ron Kruszewski explains to Fox Business Network why Stifel was ranked the #1 Wealth Management Firm for Employee Advisor Satisfaction by J.D. Power for a second straight year. --- For J.D. Power 2024 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the award.

🚨 NEWS ALERT 🚨 We got J.D. Power. Once again, Stifel is the #1 Wealth Management Firm for Employee Advisor Satisfaction.

At Stifel, one of our greatest strengths is the breadth of our organization. Because of this expansive reach, we are able to offer our interns a wealth of opportunities, enabling them to gain valuable experience while contributing to their roles through their own perspectives and insights. See below to get to know some of the #StifelInterns and the wide array of teams they’re joining.

Meet Shelley Strobel-Erhardt, a Financial Advisor with Stifel Independent Advisors from Grand Rapids, Michigan. For the past 10 years, Shelley has been involved with Leader Dogs for the Blind as a Puppy Raiser and Puppy Counselor. As a Puppy Raiser, Shelley is responsible for building a solid guide dog foundation for the first 10 to 12 months of the puppy’s life. During this timeframe, Shelley not only trains the dog, but also pays for food and vet bills, in addition to attending required classes on a monthly basis. After three years of driving nearly two hours to attend class each month, Shelley realized she could provide a greater impact on the organization by becoming a Puppy Counselor and hosting classes herself. As a Puppy Counselor, Shelley coaches a small group of fellow Raisers on the skills required to develop a guide dog, with each class focusing on a new skillset for both the puppy and the Raisers. Once the Puppy Raiser has done their part, the dog returns to Leader Dogs for the Blind where they undergo more in-depth service dog training – like the intricacies of taking a person’s life into their hands (or paws, rather). Depending on their progress and demonstrated behaviors, the pup will either continue down the path of becoming a guide dog or they could be “career changed” into a different field. A few career change alternatives include becoming a mobility assistance dog, a military or police dog, a therapy dog, or simply a pet. Currently, Shelley is raising her 10th puppy for Leader Dogs for the Blind: Norman, a yellow lab/golden-mix. Of the 10 dogs Shelley has raised, she is in close contact with four of the new partners. Two of the dogs she raised required a career change and have since found a permanent residence at her home. Shelley joked, “I call them my ‘squirrel squad,’ since they are distracted by small animals, which is why they weren’t suited for the guide dog life.” Of the four dogs that made it through the program to become an official guide dog, there is one that holds an extra special place in Shelley’s heart: Seeley. “My first puppy, Seeley, was placed with a man in Vigo, Spain. He had already lost vision in one of his eyes and was quickly losing vision in the other. His entire life was changing with the loss of his vision – he was no longer able to work and was losing his independence.” With Seeley, he has been able to start a new career and resume doing the things he loves – like dancing!   When asked about her experience over the last 10 years, Shelley noted the most rewarding part that keeps her coming back is the impact the pups have on their new partners. She noted, “I’ve helped change four worlds for the clients who have my dogs. As bittersweet as it is to send this puppy away to college, they’ve got a bigger calling and it’s all so worth it when you see your dog being valued and changing somebody’s life.”   #PeopleofStifel

Wishing you a fun and safe Independence Day! As a reminder, Stifel and the markets are closed today in honor of the holiday.