About Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
<p>Founded in 1890, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is a registered investment advisor with roots in St. Louis and a long track record in the securities business. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis and works with clients across the St. Louis metro and nationwide through offices in New York, Baltimore, San Francisco, Morristown, and Memphis, plus international locations in Paris and Frankfurt.</p> <p>Stifel has about 9,000 employees and reports $552.0B in AUM (2026). Its platform spans wealth management, investment banking, equities, fixed income, and public finance, which can be useful for organizations that want retirement plan support alongside broader corporate or personal financial needs.</p> <p>For retirement plans, Stifel can take on fiduciary responsibilities as a 3(21) co-fiduciary advisor or as a 3(38) investment manager, making it a fit for sponsors looking to delegate investment selection and monitoring to a defined role. The firm is a member of the NYSE and FINRA.</p> <p>One practical differentiator is its Stifel Wealth Tracker portal, which provides a consolidated view of accounts, research, and planning tools in one place.</p> <ul> <li>Retirement plan fiduciary services: 3(21) and 3(38)</li> <li>Wealth management and advisory support</li> <li>Investment banking and capital markets services</li> <li>Equities and fixed income capabilities</li> <li>Client portal: Stifel Wealth Tracker</li> </ul>
Website: https://www.stifel.com/
Founded: 1890
Employees: 9000
Office Locations
- St. Louis, MO (Headquarters)
- New York, NY
- New York, NY
- Baltimore, MD
- San Francisco, CA
- Morristown, NJ
- Memphis, TN
- Paris, France
- Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Services Offered
- 3(21) Investment Advisor
- 3(38) Investment Manager
Client Statistics (2026)
- Total Clients: 0
- Total AUM: $552.0B
Plans Serviced (2025)
Largest plans where this firm is listed as a service provider (Schedule C) or IQPA (Schedule H) on the most recent filings (From Form 5500).
| Plan | Sponsor | Assets | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY 401(K) PLAN | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY, MN | $57.9B | 167,176 |
| WESTERN CONFERENCE OF TEAMSTERS PENSION PLAN | WESTERN CONFERENCE OF TEAMSTERS PENSION TRUST FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WA | $55.8B | 231,353 |
| ERICSSON US 401(K) PLAN | ERICSSON INC., TX | $3.8B | 4,401 |
| SPECTRUM HEALTH SYSTEM 403(B) PLAN | COREWELL HEALTH, MI | $3.2B | 34,243 |
| BEAUMONT HEALTH 403(B) RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN | WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, MI | $3.0B | 34,406 |
| 401(k) Retirement Plan | Healthcare Sponsor, TX | $2.9B | 10,966 |
| 401(k) Retirement Plan | Manufacturing Sponsor, NC | $2.4B | 22,714 |
| 401(k) Retirement Plan | Professional Services Sponsor, WI | $1.4B | 2,987 |
| 401(k) Retirement Plan | Technology Sponsor, MI | $844M | 3,976 |
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