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David R. Lee

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
San Diego, CA 92127
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CRD#: 1468016
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Professional summary


David Robert Lee, CFP®, who also goes by David Robert Lee Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in San Diego, California.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. David has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Business Succession Planning
Insurance Planning
Retirement Income Management
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Estate Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Long-term Care
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David Robert Lee Jr

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. Kpbs Planned giving committee; 5200 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92115; public TV/Radio/internet; I am a volunteer member of the planned giving committee; act as an ambassador to the public in providing information about the 501c3; 01/13/2016; 1 Hour per Quarter; Not during securities trading hours; Not Investment-Related.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2004

Experience


Current

February 3, 2012 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 16870 West Bernardo Drive Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92127
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
San Diego, CA
Current

February 3, 2012 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 16870 West Bernardo Drive Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92127
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
San Diego, CA
Past

January 1, 2008 - February 6, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 1, 2008 - February 6, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 1, 2006 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - December 6, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
LA MESA, CA
Past

February 20, 1990 - December 6, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
LA MESA, CA
Past

November 7, 1988 - October 17, 1989

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

July 23, 1987 - January 1, 1988

GAF FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 14123
Past

July 16, 1987 - December 22, 1987

PAMCO SECURITIES AND INSURANCE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 11028
Past

May 29, 1986 - August 22, 1987

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

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
Alaska
(1/28/2014)
RR
Arizona
(2/3/2012)
RR
California
(2/3/2012)
IAR
California
(2/3/2012)
RR
Florida
(2/3/2012)
RR
Idaho
(8/24/2021)
RR
Illinois
(1/27/2016)
RR
Maryland
(12/8/2023)
RR
Michigan
(1/4/2024)
RR
Nevada
(1/25/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(2/3/2012)
RR
New York
(2/3/2012)
RR
Ohio
(2/3/2012)
RR
Oregon
(1/31/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/3/2012)
RR
Tennessee
(3/1/2021)
RR
Texas
(11/10/2020)
IAR
Texas
(11/11/2020)
RR
Virginia
(11/15/2021)
RR
Washington
(8/8/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/10/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/6/1994
Futures Managed Funds Examination
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#: 793San Diego, CA 92127

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