BF
Brian J. Fruend
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
O'fallon, MO 63366
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CRD#: 2471741
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Professional summary
Brian Jay Fruend, who also goes by Brian Jay Freund, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC located in O'fallon, Missouri.
Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Brian has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Brian Jay Freund
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 2, 2004 - Present
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 1073 East Terra Lane, O'fallon, MO 63366RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
O'fallon, MO
Current
January 2, 2004 - Present
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 1073 East Terra Lane, O'fallon, MO 63366RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
O'fallon, MO
Past
November 20, 2001 - December 31, 2003
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 793
ST. PETERS, MO
Past
November 16, 2001 - December 31, 2003
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 793
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
May 31, 1994 - November 26, 2001
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SI
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)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(8/26/2022)
RR
Arizona(8/25/2020)
RR
Arkansas(5/8/2017)
RR
California(8/25/2020)
RR
Colorado(4/4/2018)
RR
Florida(8/25/2020)
RR
Iowa(8/25/2020)
RR
Kansas(1/2/2004)
RR
Maryland(5/10/2010)
RR
Missouri(1/2/2004)
IAR
Missouri(1/2/2004)
RR
Montana(7/9/2024)
RR
Nebraska(1/2/2004)
RR
North Carolina(3/5/2024)
RR
Oklahoma(4/4/2018)
RR
South Dakota(7/30/2021)
RR
Texas(1/2/2004)
IAR
Texas(1/14/2020)
RR
Virginia(7/20/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(1/2/2004)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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: 7/12/1995
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SI
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone number
(314) 342-4051
Established
Missouri since 05/24/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
206
SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP. | OWNER-HOLDING COMPANY OWNING 100% | |
| KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMES | CHAIRMAN, STIFEL FINANCIAL | 1434827 |
| BRAUTIGAM, ALLEN COR | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 2400179 |
| BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JR | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4696103 |
| DODSON, CHARLES EDWARD | CCO-ADVISORY SERVICES | 1744430 |
| FISHER, MARK PHILIP | GENERAL COUNSEL | 4970942 |
| MELINGER, ADAM SCOTT | ROSFP | 2373020 |
| NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNE | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1614129 |
| ROWAN, JAMES FRANCIS | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1976998 |
| ZEMLYAK, JAMES MARK | MANAGER, BOARD OF MANAGERS | 1586132 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 11,648 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,379,138,273 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2024 | ||
| 09/28/2023 | ||
| 11/28/2022 |
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Company Information
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 28218O'fallon, MO 63366TRUST BUT VERIFY
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