Stifel Ranks No. 1 in J.D. Power Study for Third Straight Year

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Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) has achieved the top ranking in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study for the third consecutive year. The company scored 819 out of 1,000, surpassing the employee segment average by 214 points and improving 52 points from the previous year.

Stifel dominated the rankings by securing first place in five individual categories: compensation, leadership and culture, operational support, products and marketing, and technology. The firm currently manages approximately $517 billion in client assets and employs about 2,340 advisors as of June 30, 2025.

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• Ranked #1 in advisor satisfaction for third straight year with score of 819/1000
• Outperformed industry average by 214 points and improved 52 points year-over-year
• Achieved #1 ranking in 5 out of 6 individual categories
• Manages significant $517 billion in client assets with 2,340 advisors

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Stifel No. 1 in Overall Employee Advisor Satisfaction and Five Individual Categories

ST. LOUIS, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced that its Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated broker-dealer subsidiary ranked No. 1 in employee advisor satisfaction among wealth management firms in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study^SM.

This marks the third straight year that Stifel has earned the top ranking, which is calculated based on responses submitted by Stifel advisors. Stifel’s overall score was 819 out of 1,000 – 214 points higher than the employee segment average and up 52 points from last year.

In addition to finishing No. 1 overall, Stifel ranked first in five individual categories: compensation, leadership and culture, operational support, products and marketing, and technology.

“I am thrilled that J.D. Power has named Stifel the No. 1 wealth management firm for employee advisor satisfaction for the third consecutive year,” said Ron Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO of Stifel. “This recognition means even more because it comes directly from our advisors. Ranking No. 1 in overall satisfaction – and in five of six categories – is a powerful testament to the culture we’ve built at Stifel. But we don’t view this as a victory lap – we view it as a challenge. A challenge to keep raising the bar, to keep listening, and to continuously improve.”

“This is a tremendous honor for the firm, our advisors, and the colleagues who support them,” said Jim Zemlyak, President of Stifel and Head of Global Wealth Management. “Our unique culture is built around respect for our advisors, and we continually invest in their success by providing them the resources and support needed to deliver exceptional service to their clients.”

Stifel is home to approximately 2,340 advisors with approximately $517 billion in client assets as of June 30, 2025.

Stifel Company Information
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 business division; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC; 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 www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.

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FAQ

What was Stifel's (NYSE: SF) ranking in the 2025 J.D. Power Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study?

Stifel ranked No. 1 in employee advisor satisfaction with a score of 819 out of 1,000, marking its third consecutive year at the top position.

How much did Stifel (SF) outperform the industry average in the 2025 J.D. Power study?

Stifel's score was 214 points higher than the employee segment average and increased by 52 points from the previous year.

Which categories did Stifel Financial win in the 2025 J.D. Power advisor satisfaction study?

Stifel ranked first in five categories: compensation, leadership and culture, operational support, products and marketing, and technology.

What are Stifel's (SF) current assets under management and advisor count as of 2025?

As of June 30, 2025, Stifel manages approximately $517 billion in client assets and employs about 2,340 advisors.