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Firms / Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated

Corporate venture · probableSt Louis, MOstifel.comSEC registered investment adviserone firm, 3 filing advisers

This firm files as 3 advisers on stifel.com: Thomas Weisel Capital Management LLC, Thomas Weisel Global Growth Partners LLC. Each keeps its own CRD, funds and filings; the grouping is the website each swore to on Form ADV and is recomputed every pass.

Stifel is a full service brokerage and investment banking firm. The Company provides securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities.

corporate parent: Stifel Financial Corp

Importance
4
low
Active deployment
0
low
Emerging
0
low
Completeness
63
high
Freshness
100
high
Research priority
1
low
Identity and regulatory footprint
Headquarters
St Louis, MOadviserinfo.sec.gov
Office address
501 N BROADWAY, St Louis, MO, 63102adviserinfo.sec.gov
Business phone
314-342-2000adviserinfo.sec.gov
SEC adviser type
registered investment adviseradviserinfo.sec.gov
SEC exemption claimed
unknown
Latest Form ADV
Aug 31, 2026
Private funds reported
22 (1 venture capital funds)adviserinfo.sec.gov
Private fund gross assets
$367Madviserinfo.sec.govreported GAV of the funds, the adviser's own number; not fund size, not dry powder
Regulatory AUM
$198Bthe adviser's RAUM, a regulatory measure, never a fund size
Employees
6,478
Owners on Schedule A
Stifel Financial Corp (Shareholder), E
business phone
314-342-2000adviserinfo.sec.govpublished by the subject
Stated thesis versus observed behaviour
no observed deals yet
Stated (the firm’s website)
Sectors
climate, cybersecurity
Stages
not stated or not yet read
Geography
canada, europe, global, uk, united states
Check size
not stated; DFX does not estimate checks from round sizes
Observed (from deals on record)
Stage at participation: no observed deals yet
Stage at first entry: no observed deals yet
Sectors: no observed deals yet
lead rate n/afollow-on rate n/anew logos, 12 months 0
Funds and vehicles
1 reported
VehicleTypeVintageLifecycleReported GAVOwnersForm D soldLatest Form D
Stifel Access (law Finance Group)lpFund2022 adv first reportedActive deployment$4.6M
Nov 21, 2024
27unknownunknown
GAV is the gross asset value the adviser reported on Form ADV for the vehicle, never the fund’s committed size and never dry powder. Form D sold is the amount sold as of the latest filing, never a final close.
Investment team
13 current, 21 departed
Ronald James Kruszewski
President, Chief Executive Office & Chairman Of The Board · since Aug 1, 2002
Founder or executive
Geoffrey Clyde Jr Bright
Chief Compliance Officer - Private Client Group · since Feb 1, 2024
Platform and operations
Gina Elizabeth Hyde
Chief Compliance Officer - Capital Markets · since Aug 1, 2016
Platform and operations
Paul Joseph Ayd
Chief Compliance Officer - Capital Markets · since May 1, 2015
Platform and operations
21 departed (kept with end dates)
Investments on record
0 edges, 0 companies, 0 partner-attributed
No investment on record yet. Edges arrive from the firm’s portfolio page, financing announcements, and Form D board seats.
Co-investors
0 relationships from shared deals, counted for the whole firm
No co-investor relationship yet: these are derived only from rounds and portfolio listings the graph has seen both investors on.
Limited partners
1 disclosed
Timeline
41 dated events
  1. Mar 31, 2026
    OPERF reports Thomas Weisel Capital Partners: $100,000,000 committed, vintage 1999, net IRR -9.8%, 0.59x
  2. Feb 15, 2024
    Franklin Seaton Jr Bennett (Chief Compliance Officer - Private Client Group) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  3. Feb 1, 2024
    Geoffrey Clyde Jr Bright joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Chief Compliance Officer - Private Client Group
  4. Apr 18, 2023
    Garry Joseph Stegeland (Chief Compliance Officer - Stifel Financial) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  5. Mar 31, 2022
    Stifel Access (law Finance Group)lp first reported on Form ADV by Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (Private Equity Fund), GAV $4,768,750
  6. Jan 18, 2022
    Libby Ellen Liebig (Cco-Advisory Services (Interim)) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  7. Jan 1, 2022
    Charles Edward Dodson joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Cco Advisory Services
  8. Sep 27, 2021
    Rita Stephanie Kazembe (Cco Advisory Services) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  9. Sep 1, 2021
    Libby Ellen Liebig joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Cco-Advisory Services (Interim)
  10. Sep 1, 2021
    Franklin Seaton Jr Bennett joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Chief Compliance Officer - Private Client Group
  11. Jul 19, 2021
    John Gerald Olsen (Chief Compliance Officer - Private Client Group) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  12. Jul 1, 2020
    David Dean Sliney joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Senior Vice President & Director
  13. Aug 30, 2019
    Matthew Richard Wischmeier (Rosfp - Pcg) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  14. Aug 1, 2019
    Adam Scott Melinger joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Rosfp - Pcg
  15. Aug 3, 2018
    Allen Cor Brautigam (Sr. V.P., Director Of Branches) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  16. Aug 3, 2018
    Richard Jay Himelfarb (Director) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  17. Aug 3, 2018
    Michael Francis Imhoff (Director) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  18. Aug 3, 2018
    Thomas Richard IV Kendrick (Director) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  19. Aug 3, 2018
    David Dean Sliney (Director) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  20. Aug 3, 2018
    Hugo John III Warns (Director) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  21. Jun 1, 2018
    Victor John Nesi joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Director
  22. Sep 29, 2017
    Thomas P Mulroy (Director) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  23. Sep 11, 2017
    Stephen John Bushmann (Chief Financial Officer) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  24. Aug 1, 2017
    Frederick Richard Schrick joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Chief Financial Officer
  25. Jan 10, 2017
    David Michael Minnick (Co-Genl. Counsel, Senior Vice President & Corporate Secretary) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  26. Aug 2, 2016
    Timothy Owen Mcgurkin (Rosfp) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  27. Aug 1, 2016
    Gina Elizabeth Hyde joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Cco Of Equity Capital Markets
  28. Feb 5, 2016
    James Joseph III Schlafly (Senior Vice President/Director) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  29. Oct 30, 2015
    Janelle Andrea Conley (Rosfp) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  30. Oct 1, 2015
    Timothy Owen Mcgurkin joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Rosfp
  31. Jul 1, 2015
    Garry Joseph Stegeland joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Chief Compliance Officer
  32. Jun 25, 2015
    Stephen Chad Estep (Chief Compliance Officer) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  33. Jun 25, 2015
    Nancy Ann Penwell (First Vice President/Rosfp) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  34. May 1, 2015
    John Gerald Olsen joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Co-Chief Compliance Officer
  35. May 1, 2015
    Matt Richard Wischmeier joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Rosfp
  36. May 1, 2015
    Paul Joseph Ayd joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Co-Chief Compliance Officer
  37. Jun 1, 2014
    Mark Fisher joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Co-General Counsel
  38. Mar 18, 2014
    Bernard Neal Burkemper (Vice President/Cfo) no longer on Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
  39. Mar 1, 2014
    Stephen John Bushmann joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Chief Financial Officer
  40. Dec 13, 2011
    Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated first filed Form ADV (IA)
  41. May 1, 2009
    Patrick Rodgers Brooks joined Schedule A of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated as Rosfp - Capital Markets
Classification history
  1. Sep 12, 2026
    Corporate venture (probable, 80%, cls-1)
    corporate parent: Stifel Financial Corp
Evidence
319 observations from 3 sources
Every observation behind this profile, with its source, date and class
FactValueEffectiveClassSource
Why admittedvc_funds_reportedAug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
SEC adviser typeregistered_investment_adviserAug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
SEC adviser typeregistered_investment_adviserNov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
First Form ADV filing2011-12-13Nov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
Adv history loadedadv-hist-1Sep 12, 2026FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
Latest Form ADV filing2026-08-31Aug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
Latest Form ADV filing2024-11-21Nov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
SEC statusApprovedAug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
SEC status effective1975-05-07Aug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
Venture share of reported funds0Nov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
Business phone314-342-2000Aug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
Business phone314-342-2000Nov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
Contact page urlhttps://www.stifel.com/contact-us
contact page linked from the home page
Sep 16, 2026FactVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
DescriptionStifel is a full service brokerage and investment banking firm. The Company provides securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities.
meta description
Sep 16, 2026FactVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
Employees6,478Aug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
Employees6,534Nov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
HeadquartersSt Louis, MOAug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
HeadquartersSt Louis, MONov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
Office address501 N BROADWAY, St Louis, MO, 63102Aug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
Office address501 N BROADWAY, St Louis, MO, 63102Nov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
Legal formCorporationAug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
Other funds reported21Aug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
Private funds reported22Aug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
Private funds reported23Nov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
Private fund gross assets (reported)$367MAug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
Private fund gross assets (reported)$267MNov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
Regulatory AUM (adviser, not fund size)$198BAug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
Regulatory AUM (adviser, not fund size)$149BNov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
Stated geographycanada,europe,global,uk,united states
geography words on the home page
Sep 16, 2026FactVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
Stated sectorsclimate,cybersecurity
sector words on the home page
Sep 16, 2026FactVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
Venture funds reported1Aug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
Venture funds reported1Nov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
WebsiteHTTP://WWW.STIFEL.COM
re-picked from Schedule D 1.I by name
Sep 12, 2026FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
Websitehttps://www.thumbcoastfinancial.comAug 31, 2026FactSEC Form ADV monthly roster (registered + exempt reporting advisers)
WebsiteHTTP://WWW.STIFEL.COMNov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
Websitehttps://www.kbw.comNov 21, 2024FactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
Website statusunreachable
home page did not answer with HTML
Sep 14, 2026FactVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
Site titleStifel
title tag
Sep 16, 2026FactVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)