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Richard S. Ferguson

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
Athens, GA 30605
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CRD#: 1748942
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Professional summary


Richard Sidney Ferguson, who also goes by Dick Ferguson, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Athens, Georgia.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Richard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dick Ferguson

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. DJ PROPERTIES; Baxter Street Athens, GA 30606; commercial property; 50% owner; 10/01/2016; 1 Hour per Quarter; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Investment-Related. 2. Lizard Investments LLC; 1059 Baxter Street Athens, GA 30606; commercial property; Owner; 10/01/2013; 1 Hour per Quarter; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Investment-Related. 3. Meigs Street Rental House; 620 Meigs Street Athens, GA 30606; Owner; 10/01/2015; 1 Hour per Quarter; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Investment-Related. 4. RLJ Properties; Old Stephens Road Lexington, GA 30528; Farm; Owner; 01/01/2015; 0 Hours per Day; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Not Investment-Related. 5. D. Ferguson LLC; 101 Trinity Pl, Athens, GA 30607; Houses rental property; 10/01/1998; Owner; 1 Hour per Quarter; Not during securities trading hours; Investment-Related. 6. 13 Partners LLC; 504 FOREST DRIVE SEA ISLAND, GA 31561; Beach House; Owner; 06/22/2020; 0 Hours per Day; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Not Investment-Related. 7. DD DAWGS LLC; Baxter Street Athens, GA 30606; We own 1 share of Terry Ho Yum Yum Sauce, 50% owner; Owner; 01/01/2019; 0 Hours per Day; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Investment-Related. 8. Downtown Ministries; Broad Street Athens, GA 30606; School; Board Member; 10/01/2016; 1 Hour per Quarter; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Not Investment-Related. 9. Athens Academy; Spartan Lane Athens, GA 30606; School; Board Member; 10/01/2004; 2 Hour per Quarter; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Not Investment-Related. 10 DICK FERGUSON'S CLOTHING STORE; 1059 BAXTER STREET ATHENS GA 30606; MENS CLOTHING; President in name only; owner; 03/01/2023; 2.00hrs/month; Not during securities trading hours; Not Investment-Related 11. Jack O'Kelly foundation; 394 Milledge ave suite 106 ATHENS GA 30606; DRUG AWARENESS AND EDUCATION; TREASURER; HELP OVERSEE THE FUNDS; 04/12/2024; 1 hr/month; Not during securities trading hours; Not Investment-Related

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 5, 2022 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 394 Milledge Avenue Suite 106, Athens, GA 30605
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Athens, GA
Current

October 5, 2022 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 394 Milledge Avenue Suite 106, Athens, GA 30605
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Athens, GA
Past

April 11, 2012 - October 6, 2022

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
ATHENS, GA
Past

April 11, 2012 - October 6, 2022

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ATHENS, GA
Past

January 27, 2003 - October 11, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
ATHENS, GA
Past

December 22, 1987 - October 11, 2013

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
ATHENS, GA

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
(10/5/2022)
RR
California
(2/1/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/5/2022)
RR
Georgia
(10/5/2022)
IAR
Georgia
(10/7/2022)
RR
Michigan
(5/7/2024)
RR
Missouri
(10/5/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(10/13/2022)
RR
Ohio
(10/5/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(10/5/2022)
RR
Tennessee
(10/5/2022)
IAR
Texas
(10/5/2022)
RR
Washington
(10/5/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/2/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/22/1994
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#: 793Athens, GA 30605

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