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Stephen S. Brown

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
Fairport, NY 14450
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CRD#: 1799847
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Professional summary


Stephen Scott Brown, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Fairport, New York.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Stephen has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. Iron Smoke Whiskey, LLC; 111 Parce Avenue, Suite 5B, Fairport, NY 14450; Distiller of Whiskey; Co-Founder; Voting rights; 05/11/2011; 3 Hours per Month; Not during securities trading hours. Not Investment-Related. 2. NAZARETH COLLEGE; GOLDEN FLYER WAY PITTSFORD; NY 14534; TRUSTEE; ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS; AFFILIATION STARTED 02/15/2012; 4 HOURS PER MONTH; NOT DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 3. ROCHESTER HEALTH SYSTEMS; PORTLAND AVE ROCHESTER NY 14617; SIT ON THE FINANCE COMMITEE; REVIEW QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS; AFFILIATION STARTED 06/15/2008; 2 HOURS PER QUARTER; NOT DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 4. Investments & Wealth Institute; 5619 DTC Parkway, Greenwood Village, CO 80111; Advisor Continuing Education; Committee to help with the nest Advisor Form; Give input; 03/31/2021; 2 Hours per Month; During Securities Trading Hours; Investment-Related. 5.Investment and Wealth Institute - Specialty Conference Committee; 5619 DTC Parkway Suite 600 Greenwood Village, CO 80111: Advisor Education; Committee Member; Help identify speakers for conferences; 7/15/2022; 2 Hours per Month; During Securities Trading Hours; Investment-Related. 6. 59 Parce Avenue LLC; 111 Parce Avenue, Fairport, NY 14450; Commercial Building in Fairport NY; Managing Member of the LLC; collect lease payment - pay expenses; 03/28/2023; 2 Hours per Month; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Investment-Related. 7. Nazareth University; 4245 East Avenue Rochester NY 14618; University; Chair of the Investment Committee; Act as a member of a committee that receives updates from the University's paid consultant; 01/01/2020; 3 hrs/quarter; Not during security trading hours; Not Investment-Related 8. Nazareth University; 4245 East Avenue Rochester NY 14618; University; Committee Member; Sit on the Finance Committee - review and vote on budget related issues; 01/01/2012; 2 hrs/quarter; Not during security trading hours; Not Investment-Related 9. Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse Team; One War Memorial Rochester, NY 14614; Professional Lacrosse team; Advisory Board Member; Sit on an advisory board to talk about how to increase the visibility of the professional lacrosse team in our community; 12/01/2025; 4hrs/mth; Not during securities trading hours; Not investment related

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Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Current

October 21, 2014 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 295 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 14450
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Fairport, NY
Current

October 20, 2014 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 295 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY 14450
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Fairport, NY
Past

January 4, 1994 - September 19, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PITTSFORD, NY
Past

September 9, 1991 - September 19, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PITTSFORD, NY
Past

February 23, 1988 - September 11, 1991

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

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
(7/18/2019)
RR
Arizona
(12/18/2014)
RR
California
(10/20/2014)
RR
Connecticut
(12/5/2014)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/22/2014)
RR
Florida
(1/5/2015)
RR
Georgia
(10/20/2014)
RR
Illinois
(10/20/2014)
RR
Kansas
(10/28/2014)
RR
Maryland
(11/22/2021)
RR
Michigan
(6/30/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/26/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(6/27/2022)
RR
New York
(10/20/2014)
IAR
New York
(11/19/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(12/18/2014)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/29/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/21/2014)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/20/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(12/17/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(12/10/2014)
IAR
Texas
(10/21/2014)
RR
Texas
(1/15/2015)
RR
Vermont
(1/5/2015)
RR
Virginia
(10/20/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/4/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/19/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 793Fairport, NY 14450

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