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Sonia R. Ginnell

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
FRISCO, TX 75034
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CRD#: 1325951
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Professional summary


Sonia Rose Ginnell, who also goes by Sonia Rose Fishback, Sonia (maiden) Torgerson, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Frisco, Texas.

Sonia is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Sonia has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sonia Rose Fishback | Sonia (maiden) Torgerson

Other business activities


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1. Vacation Condo in FL; 5902 Arrowhead Dr, Frisco, TX 75034; Vacation Home; Owner; 02/01/2012; 20 Hours per Year; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Investment-Related.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 13, 2021 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 6303 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
FRISCO, TX
Current

August 13, 2021 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 6303 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
FRISCO, TX
Past

November 14, 2014 - August 24, 2021

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Dallas, TX
Past

November 14, 2014 - August 24, 2021

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Dallas, TX
Past

March 4, 1987 - November 18, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
IRVING, TX
Past

March 4, 1987 - November 18, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
IRVING, TX
Past

November 20, 1985 - February 26, 1987

UNDERWOOD, NEUHAUS & CO., INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 839

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
California
(8/13/2021)
RR
Colorado
(8/13/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/13/2021)
RR
Florida
(8/13/2021)
IAR
Florida
(10/5/2023)
RR
Georgia
(1/18/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(8/17/2021)
RR
Indiana
(6/24/2024)
RR
Maryland
(2/26/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/13/2021)
RR
Michigan
(8/13/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(8/30/2021)
RR
Missouri
(8/26/2021)
RR
Montana
(8/13/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/13/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(8/13/2021)
RR
Texas
(8/13/2021)
IAR
Texas
(8/13/2021)
RR
Virginia
(8/13/2021)
RR
Washington
(8/13/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/13/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/23/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 6/1/1993
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
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#: 793Frisco, TX 75034

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