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Buck W. Kipper

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
RHINELANDER, WI 54501
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CRD#: 5054845
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Professional summary


Buck Wj Kipper, who also goes by Buck J Kipper, William J Kipper, William John Kipper, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

Buck is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Buck has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Buck J Kipper | William J Kipper | William John Kipper

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 11, 2020 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 10 East Courtney Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
RHINELANDER, WI
Current

December 13, 2019 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 10 East Courtney Street, Rhinelander, WI 54501
RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
RHINELANDER, WI
Past

January 6, 2015 - November 15, 2019

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37031
Weston, WI
Past

July 8, 2011 - January 22, 2015

ABACUS INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35127
DOUSMANS, WI
Past

January 5, 2009 - July 21, 2011

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
MERRILL, WI
Past

June 5, 2006 - January 2, 2009

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
RHINELANDER, WI

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
Alabama
(2/17/2023)
RR
Alaska
(2/27/2023)
RR
Arizona
(1/30/2020)
RR
California
(1/27/2020)
RR
Colorado
(1/27/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(3/26/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/2/2024)
RR
Florida
(1/27/2020)
RR
Georgia
(1/28/2020)
RR
Illinois
(3/2/2020)
RR
Indiana
(1/28/2020)
RR
Iowa
(1/30/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(5/8/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(2/16/2023)
RR
Maryland
(2/17/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/27/2020)
RR
Michigan
(1/28/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(1/29/2020)
RR
Missouri
(1/29/2020)
RR
Montana
(6/12/2025)
RR
Nevada
(2/22/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/23/2023)
RR
New York
(7/20/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(2/11/2020)
RR
North Dakota
(2/3/2020)
RR
Ohio
(7/2/2020)
RR
Oregon
(2/17/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/17/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(1/27/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(1/27/2020)
RR
Texas
(1/24/2020)
IAR
Texas
(2/24/2020)
RR
Virginia
(1/27/2020)
RR
Washington
(1/24/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(12/16/2019)
IAR
Wisconsin
(2/11/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(2/27/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/10/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/13/2019
General Securities Representative 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#: 793Rhinelander, WI 54501

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