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Sara R. Vinson
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 5312977
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Professional summary
Sara Rae Vinson, who also goes by Sara Rae Hoffhines, Sara Hoffhines, Sara Rae O'brien, Sara Obrien, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Sara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Sara has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Sara Rae Hoffhines | Sara Hoffhines | Sara Rae O'brien | Sara Obrien
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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NoneExperience
Current
May 21, 2024 - Present
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Office #1: 595 S 60th Street Suite 260, West Des Moines, IA 50266RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
West Des Moines, IA
Current
May 21, 2024 - Present
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Office #1: 595 S 60th Street Suite 260, West Des Moines, IA 50266RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
West Des Moines, IA
Past
May 10, 2022 - May 23, 2024
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past
April 26, 2022 - May 23, 2024
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past
June 9, 2021 - August 25, 2021
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
January 5, 2021 - June 9, 2021
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
DES MOINES, IA
Past
October 12, 2018 - August 11, 2020
GENEOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
BD
CRD#: 120894
PRESCOTT, AZ
Past
October 26, 2017 - October 18, 2018
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
PRESCOTT, AZ
Past
September 20, 2011 - October 2, 2017
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 15340
TOPEKA, KS
Past
October 12, 2007 - September 21, 2011
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13787
TOPEKA, KS
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
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(6/25/2024)
RR
Alaska(6/25/2024)
RR
Arizona(5/21/2024)
RR
Arkansas(6/25/2024)
RR
California(5/21/2024)
RR
Colorado(5/21/2024)
RR
Connecticut(6/25/2024)
RR
Delaware(6/25/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(5/21/2024)
RR
Florida(5/21/2024)
RR
Georgia(5/21/2024)
RR
Hawaii(6/25/2024)
RR
Idaho(6/25/2024)
RR
Illinois(5/21/2024)
RR
Indiana(6/25/2024)
RR
Iowa(5/21/2024)
IAR
Iowa(5/21/2024)
RR
Kansas(5/21/2024)
RR
Kentucky(6/25/2024)
RR
Louisiana(5/21/2024)
RR
Maryland(5/21/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(6/25/2024)
RR
Michigan(5/21/2024)
RR
Minnesota(5/21/2024)
RR
Mississippi(6/25/2024)
RR
Missouri(5/21/2024)
RR
Montana(5/21/2024)
RR
Nebraska(5/21/2024)
RR
Nevada(6/25/2024)
RR
New Jersey(5/21/2024)
RR
New Mexico(5/21/2024)
RR
New York(5/21/2024)
RR
North Carolina(5/21/2024)
RR
North Dakota(5/21/2024)
RR
Ohio(5/21/2024)
RR
Oklahoma(6/25/2024)
RR
Oregon(5/21/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(5/21/2024)
RR
Rhode Island(5/21/2024)
RR
South Carolina(5/21/2024)
RR
South Dakota(5/21/2024)
RR
Texas(5/21/2024)
IAR
Texas(5/21/2024)
RR
Utah(6/25/2024)
RR
Vermont(5/21/2024)
RR
Virginia(5/21/2024)
RR
Washington(5/21/2024)
RR
West Virginia(6/25/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(5/21/2024)
RR
Wyoming(6/25/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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
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)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| AYD, PAUL JOSEPH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS | 2963853 |
| BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JR | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | 4696103 |
| BROOKS, PATRICK RODGERS | ROSFP - CAPITAL MARKETS | 2223412 |
| DODSON, CHARLES EDWARD | CCO ADVISORY SERVICES | 1744430 |
| FISHER, MARK PHILIP | GENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY | 4970942 |
| HYDE, GINA ELIZABETH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - CAPITAL MARKETS | 2812751 |
| KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMES | PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1434827 |
| MELINGER, ADAM SCOTT | ROSFP - PCG | 2373020 |
| NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNE | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1614129 |
| RAYMOND, CHARLES BRADFORD GREEN | CO-HEAD GLOBAL INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & ADVISORY | 2796106 |
| SCHRICK, FREDERICK RICHARD | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5636488 |
| SLINEY, DAVID DEAN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 2276514 |
| ZEMLYAK, JAMES MARK | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1586132 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 368,405 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 171,209,609,487 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 168 |
| Civil Event | 2 |
| Arbitration | 60 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | ||
| 12/19/2023 |
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Company Information
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
CRD#: 793West Des Moines, IA 50266TRUST BUT VERIFY
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