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James L. Springer

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
SARASOTA, FL 34236
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CRD#: 2535792
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Professional summary


James Lebaron Springer, CIMA®, CPWA®, who also goes by James Lebaron Springer Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Sarasota, Florida.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Lebaron Springer 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. JM Land Ventures; 5888 Houston Ln Crestview FL 32539; Spec home construction; Manager/ Member; Lend money to brother in law for home construction; affiliation started 01/03/2011; 1 hour per year; not during securities trading hours; not investment-related. 2. Springer Ventures LLC; 8734 Monterey Loop, Bradenton, FL, 34212; LLC Partner-Co-Owner of Anytime Fitness through Springer Ventures LLC; 4/13/2018; 0.00 Hour(s) Per Day - not during securities trading hours; Not-investment related 3. Sigma Chi Area Alumni Group;138 Arcadia FL 34266;Alumni Fraternity Group; President; organize social events; 6/3/19;12 hr/yr; not during securities trading hours; not investment related. 4. Gamma Theta Foundation, Inc; 600 Highland Avenue, Windemere, FL 34786; Scholarship fund for the Sigma Chi Fraternity; Director; Facilitate the direction of funds; 02/10/2021; 5 Hours per Quarter; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Not Investment-Related. 5. The Midnight Pass Society II Inc; 5355 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233; An org dedicated to re-opening the Midnight Pass to the Gulf of Mexico from Little Sarasota Bay; Board Member; Community organization; 07/06/2022; 2 Hours per Month; Not during securities trading hours; Not Investment-Related. 6. Gamma Theta 2020 LLC, 100 South Eola Dr - Unit 1506, Orlando, FL 32801; Construction and Scholarship for University of Florida Sigma Chi Fraternity; Director; To facilitate the direction of funds to be used for construction of UF Sigma Chi Fraternity House and Scholarship; 8/27/19; 5 hr/Qtr; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Not Investment Related. 7. Point of Rocks Legacy LLC; 6920 Point of Rocks Sarasota, FL 34242; Investment Property; Managing Officer; Property Oversight; 6/12/25; 1hr/mth; Not during securities trading hours; 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®
CIMA®
CPWA®

Start date: 2011-08-19

Expire date: 2024-11-30

Experience


Current

August 11, 2014 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 2 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
SARASOTA, FL
Current

August 12, 2014 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 2 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
SARASOTA, FL
Past

February 21, 2002 - August 14, 2014

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
SARASOTA, FL
Past

February 19, 2002 - August 14, 2014

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
SARASOTA, FL
Past

October 20, 1998 - February 21, 2002

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

April 1, 1998 - October 23, 1998

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 30, 1997 - April 1, 1998

BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14897
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

October 4, 1994 - August 21, 1997

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC

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
California
(8/13/2014)
RR
Colorado
(9/4/2014)
RR
Connecticut
(9/8/2014)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/12/2014)
IAR
Florida
(8/12/2014)
RR
Florida
(8/13/2014)
RR
Georgia
(8/12/2014)
RR
Illinois
(10/3/2014)
RR
Indiana
(5/16/2016)
RR
Kentucky
(9/11/2014)
RR
Louisiana
(8/31/2016)
RR
Maine
(10/1/2014)
RR
Maryland
(8/12/2014)
RR
Michigan
(8/12/2014)
RR
Minnesota
(8/12/2014)
RR
Nevada
(8/18/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(8/12/2014)
RR
New Mexico
(8/12/2014)
RR
New York
(8/12/2014)
RR
North Carolina
(8/12/2014)
RR
Ohio
(11/29/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/12/2014)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/12/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(8/21/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(12/17/2024)
IAR
Texas
(8/11/2014)
RR
Texas
(8/12/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/22/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/1/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/17/2007
Futures Managed Funds Examination
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#: 793Sarasota, FL 34236

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