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Adam V. Topalian

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
New York, NY 10036
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CRD#: 1104727
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Professional summary


Adam Vartan Topalian, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in New York, New York and STIFEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in New York, New York.

Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Adam has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 50, Series 16, Series 3, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 53 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. Avsot Inc.; 18 Cedar Hill Lane Pound Ridge NY 10576; This is his wife's Publilc Relations consulting business; Co-owner; Booka & Records & Taxes; affiliation started 02/22/1995; 2 hours per month; not during securities trading hours; not investment related.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Experience


Current

December 4, 2015 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 1095 Avenue Of The Americas 3rd & 4th Floors, New York, NY 10036
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
New York, NY
Current

March 1, 2024 - Present

STIFEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1095 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036
RIA
CRD#: 328365
New York, NY
Current

December 4, 2015 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 1095 Avenue Of The Americas 3rd & 4th Floors, New York, NY 10036
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
New York, NY
Past

November 1, 2013 - December 4, 2015

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 1, 2013 - December 4, 2015

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 21, 2009 - October 15, 2013

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 22, 2008 - October 15, 2013

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 14, 2007 - October 15, 2008

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 21, 2005 - September 22, 2008

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 19, 2004 - August 5, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

June 13, 1994 - July 3, 1997

MORGAN STANLEY MARKET PRODUCTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 19794
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 14, 1994 - January 13, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 3, 1985 - March 23, 1994

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 22, 1983 - December 14, 1984

SAMUEL A. RAMIREZ & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6963

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
(12/15/2022)
RR
Alaska
(12/11/2023)
RR
Arizona
(8/29/2022)
RR
Arkansas
(12/4/2023)
RR
California
(12/4/2015)
RR
Colorado
(1/11/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(12/4/2015)
IAR
Connecticut
(1/12/2022)
RR
Delaware
(11/9/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(12/5/2023)
RR
Florida
(12/4/2015)
RR
Georgia
(12/4/2015)
RR
Idaho
(12/4/2023)
RR
Illinois
(5/19/2023)
RR
Indiana
(7/22/2022)
RR
Iowa
(12/4/2023)
RR
Kansas
(12/13/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(12/4/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(5/22/2023)
RR
Maine
(12/4/2023)
RR
Maryland
(12/6/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/26/2023)
RR
Michigan
(5/24/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(1/2/2020)
RR
Mississippi
(12/4/2023)
RR
Missouri
(12/4/2015)
RR
Montana
(12/5/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(12/1/2023)
RR
Nevada
(12/8/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/9/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(12/4/2015)
RR
New Mexico
(12/4/2023)
RR
New York
(12/4/2015)
IAR
New York
(5/26/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(12/5/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(12/5/2023)
RR
Ohio
(12/2/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(12/4/2023)
RR
Oregon
(12/4/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/4/2015)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(12/4/2015)
RR
Puerto Rico
(12/18/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/4/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(12/5/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(12/4/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(12/4/2023)
RR
Texas
(12/4/2015)
IAR
Texas
(12/4/2015)
RR
Utah
(12/4/2023)
RR
Vermont
(12/4/2023)
RR
Virgin Islands
(6/27/2022)
RR
Virginia
(12/4/2023)
RR
Washington
(9/22/2021)
RR
West Virginia
(12/5/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(12/4/2015)
RR
Wyoming
(12/4/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/31/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 16
Date: 7/2/2004
NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, 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#: 793New York, NY 10036

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