1919 Investment Counsel Expands Leadership Team in Baltimore with Strategic New Hire

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1919 Investment Counsel (SF), a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp., has appointed Nell Kelleher as Director of Operations & Administration. Kelleher, previously Operating Officer at Brown Advisory's Washington, DC Office, will oversee operations, client service, and technology nationally.

The firm currently manages $24.4 billion in assets, including $3.0 billion in responsible investing strategies as of June 30, 2025. 1919 Investment Counsel serves various clients including individuals, corporations, foundations, and nonprofit institutions, maintaining its reputation for personalized client experience since its founding in 1919.

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BALTIMORE, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC ("1919"), a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. ("Stifel"), is pleased to announce the hiring of Nell Kelleher as the Director of Operations & Administration. Nell will oversee operations, client service, and technology for the firm nationally. Ms. Kelleher joins the firm from Brown Advisory, where she was the Operating Officer of the Washington, DC Office. Prior to her time at Brown Advisory, she worked at Ellevest, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Tucker Blair, and Goldman Sachs in various operations and client-facing roles.

"I am very excited to join the 1919 team, and I appreciate the firm's emphasis on cultivating long-term relationships with its clients. I look forward to playing a role in the firm's operations and advancing the strategic vision of 1919," said Nell Kelleher.

"We are confident that Nell will play an integral role in guiding our firm's infrastructure to support the firm's long-standing mission of providing broad investment counsel that helps our clients achieve their financial goals," said Harry O'Mealia, President and CEO of 1919.

As of June 30, 2025, 1919 manages approximately $24.4 billion in assets, including $3.0 billion in responsible investing strategies. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals and families, corporations, foundations, charitable trusts, and educational and other nonprofit institutions. 1919 has built a reputation for delivering a high-touch, personalized client experience since its founding in 1919. The firm has been consistently recognized as one of the nation's top registered investment advisory firms by Barron's, Forbes, and Financial Advisor Magazine.

About 1919 Investment Counsel:
1919 Investment Counsel ("1919") is a registered investment advisor. Its mission for more than 100 years has been to provide investment counsel and insight that helps families, individuals, foundations, and endowments achieve their financial goals. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore and has offices across the country in Birmingham, Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Vero Beach. For more information on 1919's services, please visit https://1919ic.com/. 

About Stifel:
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel's broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners and Miller Buckfire business divisions; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC; in Canada through Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc.; and in the United Kingdom and Europe through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited. The Company's broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company's website at www.stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit https://www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.

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FAQ

Who is the new Director of Operations at 1919 Investment Counsel?

Nell Kelleher has been appointed as Director of Operations & Administration at 1919 Investment Counsel, joining from Brown Advisory where she was Operating Officer of the Washington, DC Office.

How much assets does 1919 Investment Counsel (SF) manage as of June 2025?

As of June 30, 2025, 1919 Investment Counsel manages $24.4 billion in total assets, including $3.0 billion in responsible investing strategies.

What is 1919 Investment Counsel's relationship with Stifel Financial Corp (SF)?

1919 Investment Counsel operates as a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp (SF), providing investment counsel services.

What types of clients does 1919 Investment Counsel serve?

1919 Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals and families, corporations, foundations, charitable trusts, and educational and nonprofit institutions.