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Adam S. Melinger

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
ST LOUIS, MO 63102
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CRD#: 2373020
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Professional summary


Adam Scott Melinger, who also goes by Adam Scott Melinger, Adam Melinger, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in St Louis, Missouri and STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC located in St Louis, Missouri.

Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Adam has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 57TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 55, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 53, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Adam Scott Melinger | Adam Melinger

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. RED WAGON PRESENTS CORP; 8033 Daytona Dr, Clayton, MO 63105; Online gift basket company; President;2/10/06; 0 hr/yr; not during securities trading hours; not investment related. 2. Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association;120 Broadway NY NY 10271;Industry trade group representing securities firms;Committee Member of Listed Option Trading Committee; Participate in conference calls;9/2/19; 1 hr/mo; during securities trading hours; Investment related. 3. Davis Place Neighborhood Association; 8033 Daytona Drive Clayton MO 63105; Plan neighborhood events, keep community informed, sign and approve fence and construction plans; Trustee; Assist in sub-division events and approve plans.; 11/01/2023; 4.00hrs/month; 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®
None

Experience


Current

July 29, 2019 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 501 N Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
ST LOUIS, MO
Current

August 12, 2019 - Present

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 501 N Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
ST LOUIS, MO
Current

July 29, 2019 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 501 N Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
ST LOUIS, MO
Current

August 12, 2019 - Present

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
ST. LOUIS, MO
Current

August 12, 2019 - Present

KEEFE, BRUYETTE & WOODS, INC.

Office #1: 501 N. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
BD
CRD#: 481
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 16, 2018 - July 23, 2019

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 30, 2018 - July 23, 2019

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 12, 2009 - April 4, 2018

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 1, 2008 - February 10, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 18, 2007 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 24, 2005 - July 11, 2007

SCHONFELD SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23304
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 20, 2004 - February 17, 2005

WALL STREET ACCESS

BD
CRD#: 10012
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 17, 2003 - May 7, 2004

SRT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 33725
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Past

August 2, 1996 - December 4, 2002

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 9, 1993 - June 28, 1996

WALL STREET ACCESS

BD
CRD#: 10012
NEW YORK, NY

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
Missouri
(7/29/2019)
IAR
Missouri
(7/29/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/16/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 8/7/2005
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/11/2010
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
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 Event167
Civil Event2
Arbitration60
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/18/2024
Cover Page
12/19/2023

Red Flags


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Company Information


STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 793St Louis, MO 63102

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