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Craig L. Skelly

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
Irvine, CA 92618
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CRD#: 1099710
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Professional summary


Craig Louis Skelly is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Irvine, California.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Craig has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

August 1, 2013 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 400 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Irvine, CA
Current

July 31, 2013 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 400 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Irvine, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - August 21, 2013

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - August 21, 2013

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
IRVINE, CA
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
LAGUNA WOODS, CA
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
LAGUNA WOODS, CA
Past

November 2, 1998 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
LAGUNA WOODS, CA
Past

February 10, 1987 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
LAGUNA WOODS, CA
Past

June 27, 1986 - August 23, 1988

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
NORTHRIDGE, CA
Past

March 22, 1983 - January 30, 1985

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 793 / SEC#: 801-10746, 8-1447

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/1975 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(10/5/2023)
RR
Arizona
(7/31/2013)
RR
Arkansas
(7/31/2013)
RR
California
(7/31/2013)
IAR
California
(8/1/2013)
RR
Colorado
(2/12/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(12/26/2024)
RR
Florida
(3/30/2020)
RR
Georgia
(5/14/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(7/31/2013)
RR
Idaho
(10/24/2024)
RR
Illinois
(7/31/2013)
RR
Indiana
(7/28/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/4/2015)
RR
Michigan
(4/13/2018)
RR
Missouri
(4/14/2025)
RR
Nevada
(7/31/2013)
RR
New Mexico
(7/31/2013)
RR
New York
(10/3/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(10/21/2021)
RR
Ohio
(9/11/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/12/2022)
RR
Oregon
(7/31/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/31/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(3/14/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(2/1/2021)
RR
Texas
(8/6/2015)
IAR
Texas
(11/11/2015)
RR
Utah
(5/3/2024)
RR
Washington
(1/18/2019)
RR
Wyoming
(11/11/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/21/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 793 / SEC#: 801-10746, 8-1447

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/1975 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone number
(314) 342-2000
Established
Missouri since 02/20/1900
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
6,464

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VISION PROGRAM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.SHAREHOLDER
AYD, PAUL JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS2963853
BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP4696103
BROOKS, PATRICK RODGERSROSFP - CAPITAL MARKETS2223412
DODSON, CHARLES EDWARDCCO ADVISORY SERVICES1744430
FISHER, MARK PHILIPGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY4970942
HYDE, GINA ELIZABETHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS2812751
KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMESPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1434827
MELINGER, ADAM SCOTTROSFP - PCG2373020
NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNEPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1614129
RAYMOND, CHARLES BRADFORD GREENCO-HEAD GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & ADVISORY2796106
SCHRICK, FREDERICK RICHARDPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER5636488
SLINEY, DAVID DEANSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR2276514
ZEMLYAK, JAMES MARKEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR1586132

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts368,405
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 171,209,609,487

Disclosures


Regulatory Event168
Civil Event2
Arbitration60
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/18/2024
Cover Page
12/19/2023

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Company Information


STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 793Irvine, CA 92618

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