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John L. Sink

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CRD#: 1214698
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Professional summary


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John Luther Sink was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. John had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 27, 2011 - March 13, 2018

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 28218
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 25, 2011 - March 13, 2018

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 28218
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 14, 2005 - April 27, 2011

SMITH, MOORE & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 3441
CLAYTON, MO
Past

January 14, 2005 - April 27, 2011

SMITH, MOORE & CO.

BD
CRD#: 3441
CLAYTON, MO
Past

October 8, 2003 - January 11, 2006

KAISER WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 111000
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 8, 2000 - January 22, 2005

KAISER AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 14186
CHEYENNE, WY
Past

December 7, 1990 - January 21, 2000

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 1, 1988 - November 27, 1990

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 11, 1988 - November 10, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 6, 1986 - April 11, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

November 23, 1983 - August 13, 1986

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059

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".
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STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/14/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SI
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone number
(314) 342-4051
Established
Missouri since 05/24/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
206

SEC notice filing (49 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

ADVISORY CONSULTING SERVICES (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.OWNER-HOLDING COMPANY OWNING 100%
KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMESCHAIRMAN, STIFEL FINANCIAL1434827
BRAUTIGAM, ALLEN CORPRESIDENT AND CEO2400179
BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4696103
DODSON, CHARLES EDWARDCCO-ADVISORY SERVICES1744430
FISHER, MARK PHILIPGENERAL COUNSEL4970942
MELINGER, ADAM SCOTTROSFP2373020
NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNEPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1614129
ROWAN, JAMES FRANCISPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER1976998
ZEMLYAK, JAMES MARKMANAGER, BOARD OF MANAGERS1586132

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,648
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,379,138,273

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/20/2024
Cover Page
09/28/2023
11/28/2022

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Company Information


STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 28218

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