JL

James R. Leonard

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
OMAHA, NE 68144
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CRD#: 306838
JL

Professional summary


James Robert Leonard is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Omaha, Nebraska.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1973. James has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, PC, Series 000 and Series 1 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 22, 2010 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 13030 Pierce Street Suite 201, Omaha, NE 68144
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
OMAHA, NE
Current

October 18, 2010 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 13030 Pierce Street Suite 201, Omaha, NE 68144
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
OMAHA, NE
Past

January 1, 2008 - October 19, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
OMAHA, NE
Past

January 1, 2008 - October 19, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
OMAHA, NE
Past

September 16, 2005 - January 1, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
OMAHA, NE
Past

May 6, 1991 - January 3, 2008

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
OMAHA, NE
Past

September 15, 1989 - May 7, 1991

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 21, 1984 - September 15, 1989

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 2, 1980 - May 30, 1984

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

December 21, 1976 - June 30, 1980

B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 60
Past

November 14, 1974 - January 30, 1977

DEAN WITTER & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6466
Past

May 16, 1974 - October 21, 1974

B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 60
Past

June 26, 1973 - July 17, 1974

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

June 26, 1973 - July 17, 1974

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

June 26, 1973 - July 17, 1974

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321

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
Arizona
(10/18/2010)
RR
California
(10/18/2010)
RR
Colorado
(10/18/2010)
RR
Florida
(1/17/2023)
RR
Illinois
(7/25/2017)
RR
Iowa
(10/18/2010)
RR
Kansas
(1/3/2013)
RR
Maryland
(1/3/2013)
RR
Missouri
(10/18/2010)
RR
Nebraska
(10/18/2010)
IAR
Nebraska
(10/22/2010)
RR
Ohio
(5/11/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/18/2010)
RR
South Carolina
(4/16/2014)
RR
South Dakota
(10/18/2010)
RR
Tennessee
(4/13/2012)
RR
Texas
(10/18/2010)
IAR
Texas
(4/10/2014)
RR
Virgin Islands
(8/26/2020)
RR
Washington
(10/9/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/10/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 6/2/1980
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 000
Date: 6/13/1974
General Securities Principal Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/20/1973
Registered Representative Examination
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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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 Event180
Civil Event2
Arbitration61
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


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

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Company Information


STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 793Omaha, NE 68144

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