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Christopher Thompson

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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CRD#: 4631462
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Professional summary


Christopher Thompson, who also goes by Chris Alan Thompson, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Walnut Creek, California.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Christopher has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Chris Alan Thompson

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. N/A; 2261 GENOA STREET DANVILLE CA 94506; CO-PUBLISHED A CHILDREN'S BOOK WITH MY DAUGHTER THAT MAY HAVE FUTURE ROYALTIES; CO-AUTHOR; MANAGE RELATIONSHIP WITH PUBLISHER; AFFILIATION STARTED 12/17/2013; 1 HOUR PER WEEK; DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 2. YouthDraft; 2261 Genoa Street Danvilel CA 94506; It is an app for use in youth sports assessments and drafting; advisor and cofounder; advise kids on the business; affiliation started 12/01/2015; 10 hours per month; not during securities trading hours; not investment related. 3. Dugout Daddy; 2261 Geona Street Danville CA 94506; Neoprene sleeve for use on baseball and softball bats; Manufactures and sells bat sleeves; advisor to his son on the business; affiliation started 08/03/2015; 5 hours per month; not during securities trading hours; not investment related. 4. Rental Property; 1696 Gil Way, Vista, CA 92084; Rental Real Estate; Owner; 12/15/2020; 8 Hours per Month; Not During Securities Trading Hours; Investment-Related. 5. Braided Stream Enterprises; 26 Walnut Meadow Lane Danville, CA 94506; This is an S-Corp that my wife and I were advised to set up for tax purposes; I am a co-owner and trustee of this entity; Advise and oversee investments; 12/27/2024; 5hrs/qtr; 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


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None

Experience


Current

June 19, 2015 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 500 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 490, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Walnut Creek, CA
Current

June 19, 2015 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 500 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 490, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

May 21, 2003 - June 23, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

April 10, 2003 - June 23, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WALNUT CREEK, CA

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
(6/23/2017)
RR
California
(6/19/2015)
IAR
California
(6/24/2015)
RR
Florida
(6/19/2015)
RR
Maryland
(8/22/2024)
RR
Michigan
(6/19/2015)
RR
Missouri
(7/21/2020)
RR
Nevada
(6/14/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(8/10/2018)
RR
North Carolina
(3/20/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/23/2023)
RR
Oregon
(6/19/2015)
RR
Texas
(6/19/2015)
IAR
Texas
(6/19/2015)
RR
Virginia
(1/6/2025)
RR
Washington
(6/19/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/16/2003
Uniform Combined State Law 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#: 793Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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