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Edward L. Melton

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
Stamford, CT 06901
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CRD#: 1361241
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Professional summary


Edward Lawrence Melton, who also goes by Edward Melton, is a registered financial professional currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Edward is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Edward has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 72, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Edward Melton

Other business activities


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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

May 13, 2024 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 677 Washington Blvd. 9th Floor, Stamford, CT 06901
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Stamford, CT
Past

May 4, 2023 - August 21, 2023

IMPERIAL CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 43744
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 3, 2022 - April 12, 2023

CANACCORD GENUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 1020
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 8, 2019 - February 3, 2022

SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 150696
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 8, 2017 - December 12, 2018

MIZUHO SECURITIES USA LLC

BD
CRD#: 19647
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 4, 2014 - August 3, 2017

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 2012 - March 18, 2014

ICBC STANDARD SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 35560
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 14, 2010 - November 17, 2011

NATWEST MARKETS SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 11707
STAMFORD, CT
Past

June 9, 2003 - June 28, 2010

ING FINANCIAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28872
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 8, 1999 - May 30, 2003

SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 37216
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 9, 1999 - June 16, 1999

REFCO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14094
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 17, 1996 - January 29, 1999

DB ALEX. BROWN LLC

BD
CRD#: 17790
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

June 3, 1993 - July 18, 1994

LEHMAN SPECIAL SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 7242
Past

June 3, 1993 - October 23, 1995

LEHMAN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 19655
Past

June 3, 1993 - May 29, 1996

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 5, 1986 - February 10, 1993

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.

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
(5/15/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(5/13/2024)
RR
Georgia
(5/15/2024)
RR
Illinois
(5/15/2024)
RR
Iowa
(5/15/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/15/2024)
RR
Missouri
(5/15/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(5/15/2024)
RR
New York
(5/15/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/15/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(7/18/2024)
RR
Texas
(5/15/2024)
RR
Washington
(5/15/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/11/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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
Investors' Exchange LLC
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#: 793Stamford, CT 06901

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