SF (SF) President Zemlyak receives new phantom stock unit grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP President James M. Zemlyak received grants of Phantom Stock Units tied to the company’s common stock. On February 27, 2026, he acquired 25,388 Phantom Stock Units at $74.05 per unit, bringing this award account to 119,887 units, and a separate 13,504-unit grant at the same reference price, bringing that account to 133,391 units.

According to the footnotes, one grant vests in 20% increments over five years with no expiration date, and the other vests in 10% increments over ten years. The totals have been adjusted to reflect a 3-for-2 stock split payable on February 26, 2026. As of the same date, Zemlyak also reported 1,756,080 shares of common stock held directly, plus indirect holdings of 10,608 shares held by his son and 632 shares held by his wife.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ZEMLYAK JAMES M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

501 NORTH BROADWAY

(Street)

ST. LOUIS MO 63102

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP [ SF ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock								10,608(1)	I	by Son
Common Stock								1,756,080(1)	D
Common Stock								632(1)	I	By Wife

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock Units	$0	02/27/2026		A		25,388		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	25,388	$74.05	119,887(1)	D
Phantom Stock Units	$0	02/27/2026		A		13,504		(4)	(3)	Common Stock	13,504	$74.05	133,391(1)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. This total has been adjusted to reflect the 3-for-2 stock split payable on February 26, 2026.

2. Units vest in 20% increments over a five year period.

3. No expiration date for these Units

4. Units vest in 10% increments over a 10 year period.

	/s/ James Zemlyak	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did SF President James M. Zemlyak report in this Form 4 filing?

James M. Zemlyak reported grants of Phantom Stock Units and updated common stock holdings. Two separate Phantom Stock Unit awards were recorded, along with direct and indirect ownership of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP common shares as of February 27, 2026.

How many Phantom Stock Units were granted to SF President James M. Zemlyak?

He was granted 25,388 Phantom Stock Units in one award and 13,504 units in another. Both grants reference a price of $74.05 per unit and are subject to multi-year vesting schedules described in the filing’s footnotes.

What are the vesting terms of James M. Zemlyak’s Phantom Stock Units at SF?

One Phantom Stock Unit grant vests in 20% increments over five years, with no expiration date. The other vests in 10% increments over ten years, creating a long-term, time-based compensation structure for the SF President.

How has the SF stock split affected the reported Phantom Stock Unit totals?

The filing states that the totals have been adjusted for a 3-for-2 stock split payable February 26, 2026. This means the reported Phantom Stock Unit amounts reflect the higher post-split quantities rather than the pre-split levels.

How many SF common shares does James M. Zemlyak hold directly and indirectly?

He reported 1,756,080 shares of STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP common stock held directly. Indirectly, he reported 10,608 shares held by his son and 632 shares held by his wife, reflecting family-related ownership positions.

What transaction code is used for the SF Phantom Stock Unit awards to James M. Zemlyak?

The awards use transaction code “A,” described as a grant, award, or other acquisition. This code indicates an acquisition of derivative securities as part of compensation, rather than an open-market purchase or sale of SF common stock.