1919 Investment Counsel Recognized Among Barron's 2026 Top 100 RIA Firms

Stifel Financial (NYSE: SF) subsidiary 1919 Investment Counsel ranked No. 33 nationally on Barron's 2026 Top 100 RIA Firms list.

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Stifel Financial (NYSE: SF) subsidiary 1919 Investment Counsel ranked No. 33 nationally on Barron's 2026 Top 100 RIA Firms list. This is the firm's seventh consecutive year on the list, which recognizes registered investment advisory firms.

The ranking uses quantitative and qualitative factors, including assets managed, growth, technology spending and succession planning. The 2026 list is the ranking's 11th annual edition. Published in September 2026, the ranking applies until September 2027. No fee was paid for participation.

Key Figures

National ranking: No. 33 Consecutive years ranked: 7 years

National ranking

No. 33

Barron's 2026 Top 100 RIA Firms list

Consecutive years ranked

7 years

1919's consecutive appearances on the list

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"Barron's 2026 Top 100 RIA Firms list"

A Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) is a firm or individual licensed to give personalized investment advice and manage client portfolios, held to a legal duty to act in clients’ best interests. Think of an RIA as a trusted financial coach who must put your needs first; investors care because an RIA’s recommendations and fee structure directly affect returns, risk exposure, and trustworthiness.

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"including assets under management, the size and experience of advisory teams"

Assets under management (AUM) is the total value of all the investments that a financial company or fund is responsible for overseeing on behalf of its clients. It’s like a big bucket that shows how much money the firm is managing for people or organizations. A higher AUM often indicates a larger, more trusted company, and it can influence how much money they earn and the services they can offer.

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BALTIMORE, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC ("1919"), a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. ("Stifel"), is proud to announce its inclusion in Barron's 2026 Top 100 RIA Firms list. Ranked No. 33 nationally, 1919 has earned a place on the list for the seventh consecutive year, reflecting the firm's continued commitment to helping clients achieve their long-term financial goals. 

Barron's annual Top 100 RIA Firms ranking recognizes independent registered investment advisory firms based on a range of quantitative and qualitative factors, including assets managed, growth, technology spending, succession planning, and other metrics. The 2026 list marks the 11th annual edition of the ranking and was published in September 2026. 

"Earning a place on Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms list for the seventh consecutive year is a meaningful recognition of the work our team does every day," said Harry O'Mealia, President and Chief Executive Officer at 1919. "Our firm has evolved over more than a century, but our focus has remained consistent: understanding what matters most to our clients and providing the perspective, discipline, and personal attention their goals require. We are proud of this distinction and especially grateful to the clients and colleagues who continue to place their confidence in 1919." 

Learn more about 1919's approach to wealth management at 1919ic.com.

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 individuals, families, 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. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, which was published in September 2026 and applies until September 2027. Firms were ranked according to Barron's proprietary methodology, which evaluates both qualitative and quantitative factors, including assets under management, the size and experience of advisory teams, regulatory records, technology spending, staff diversity, organic and M&A growth, client segmentation, and succession planning. For additional information regarding the ranking methodology and disclosures, please visit our Forms & Disclosures.

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 Stifel Global Disclosures.

Media Contacts:

Ian McEneaney
(212) 554-7159
imceneaney@1919ic.com

Kat Weber
(212) 554-7124
kweber@1919ic.com

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