Stifel Financial Corp.
- SF · NYSE
- Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies
- St. Louis, MO
- 9,000 employees
- CIK 0000720672
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
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Christopher K. Reichert CEO of Stifel Bank & Trust 4, 2026-03-03 -
Ronald J. Kruszewski Chief Executive Officer 4, 2026-03-03 -
James M. Marischen Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-03-03 -
David D. Sliney Chief Operating Officer 4, 2026-03-03 -
James M. Zemlyak President 4, 2026-03-03 -
Thomas B. Michaud Senior Vice President 4, 2026-03-03
Stifel Financial Corp is a U.S. public company in security brokers, dealers & flotation companies (SIC 6211), headquartered in St. Louis, MO. It trades as SF on NYSE. Revenue was $6.3B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +6.7% from the year before. It reported about 9,000 employees. Christopher K. Reichert is CEO of Stifel Bank & Trust.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.3B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $6.0B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $5.2B 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $4.6B 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $4.8B 10-K, 2024-02-16 |
| Operating income | Not on file | $928M 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $707M 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $885M 10-K, 2025-02-26 | Not on file |
| SG&A | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| Net income | $684M 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $731M 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $523M 10-K, 2026-02-24 | $662M 10-K, 2025-02-26 | $825M 10-K, 2024-02-16 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher K. Reichert | CEO of Stifel Bank & Trust | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| Ronald J. Kruszewski | Chief Executive Officer | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| James M. Marischen | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-03-03 |
 Victor J. Nesi | Board member (per proxy) bio: Co-President and Head of Institutional Group | DEF 14A, 2026-04-29 |
| David D. Sliney Chief Operating Officer at Stifel Financial Corp. | Chief Operating Officer | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| James M. Zemlyak President at Stifel Financial Corp. | President | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| Thomas B. Michaud | Senior Vice President | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| C. Brad Raymond | Board member (per proxy) bio: Co-Head of Institutional Group | DEF 14A, 2026-04-29 |
| Mark P. Fisher General Counsel at Stifel Finanicial Corp. | Senior VP & General Counsel | 4, 2026-03-03 |
 Brant McDuffie | Co-Head of Fixed Income Capital Markets | 10-K, 2026-02-24 |
 David Rubulotta | Co-Head of Fixed Income Capital Markets | 10-K, 2026-02-24 |
| Brad Raymond | Co-Head of Institutional Equities and Advisory | 10-K, 2026-02-24 |
| ADAM T. BERLEW | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-29 |
| JAMES P. KAVANAUGH | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-29 |
| LISA L. CARNOY | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-29 |
| MARYAM S. BROWN | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-29 |
What Stifel Financial Corp does
Stifel Financial Corp. is a Delaware corporation and a financial holding company headquartered in St. Louis. We were organized in 1983. Our principal subsidiary is Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”), a full-service retail and institutional wealth management and investment banking firm. Stifel is the successor to a partnership founded in 1890. Our other subsidiaries include Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC (“SIA”), an independent contractor broker-dealer firm; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 69.6 million (as of August 1, 2019) | 10-Q, August 7, 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $10.9B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 24, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 3 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 4, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting June 9, 2026 (filed April 29, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 29, 2026 |
| Auditor | Kpmg LLP (St. Louis, Missouri) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | Maryam S. Brown Director | Sale | 4,700 | $372K | Form 4, July 27, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 | James M. Zemlyak President | Sale | 9 | $1K | Form 4, February 2, 2026 |
| August 13, 2025 | James M. Zemlyak Co-President | Buy | 9 | $1K | Form 4, August 21, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-21
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-09-24
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-27
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-07-22
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-06-25
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-06-09
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 5.03 Amendments to articles or bylaws; change in fiscal year
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-28
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-04-22
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-03-26
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-02-26
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about Stifel Financial Corp
- What does Stifel Financial Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Stifel Financial Corp. is a Delaware corporation and a financial holding company headquartered in St. Louis. We were organized in 1983. Our principal subsidiary is Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”), a full-service retail and institutional wealth management and investment banking firm. Stifel is the successor to a partnership founded in 1890. Our other subsidiaries include Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC (“SIA”), an independent contractor broker-dealer firm; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc."
- What is Stifel Financial Corp's revenue?
- $6.3B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 24, 2026.
- Is Stifel Financial Corp profitable?
- Stifel Financial Corp reported net income of $684M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Stifel Financial Corp have?
- About 9,000 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Stifel Financial Corp?
- Christopher K. Reichert, CEO of Stifel Bank & Trust, as named in a 4 filed March 3, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Stifel Financial Corp?
- James M. Marischen, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed March 3, 2026.
- Where is Stifel Financial Corp headquartered?
- St. Louis, MO.
- What is Stifel Financial Corp's stock ticker?
- SF, SF-PB, SFB, SF-PC, SF-PD on NYSE.
- What industry is Stifel Financial Corp in?
- Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies, SIC code 6211.
- What is Stifel Financial Corp's website?
- stifel.com.
- When does Stifel Financial Corp report earnings next?
- January 19, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Stifel Financial Corp a public company?
- Yes. Stifel Financial Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000720672 and trades as SF.
- Who audits Stifel Financial Corp?
- Kpmg LLP, St. Louis, Missouri, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Stifel Financial Corp are outstanding?
- 69.6 million shares as of August 1, 2019, from its 10-Q filed August 7, 2019.
- What is Stifel Financial Corp's public float?
- $10.9B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 24, 2026.
- How many business segments does Stifel Financial Corp report?
- 3 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 4, 2026.
- When is Stifel Financial Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- June 9, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 29, 2026.
- Have Stifel Financial Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since August 13, 2025, officers and directors reported 2 open-market sales worth about $373K and 1 purchase worth about $1K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Maryam S. Brown (Director) sold 4,700 shares on July 23, 2026.