Adam W. Paffenroth
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
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CRD#: 5375337
Professional summary
Adam William Paffenroth, CFP®, who also goes by Adam W Paffenroth, is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Alexandria, Virginia.
Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Adam has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Adam W Paffenroth
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 2019
Experience
Current
December 4, 2023 - Present
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 2000 Duke Street Unit 312 3rd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Current
December 4, 2023 - Present
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 2000 Duke Street Unit 312 3rd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Past
September 13, 2019 - December 13, 2023
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
Alexandria, VA
Past
September 13, 2019 - December 13, 2023
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
Alexandria, VA
Past
April 25, 2016 - September 14, 2019
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
Alexandria, VA
Past
February 10, 2016 - September 14, 2019
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
Alexandria, VA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SI
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)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
Delaware(12/4/2023)
RR
District of Columbia(12/4/2023)
RR
Georgia(12/4/2023)
RR
Indiana(12/4/2023)
RR
Maryland(12/4/2023)
RR
Ohio(12/10/2024)
RR
Oklahoma(1/8/2024)
RR
Texas(10/3/2024)
IAR
Texas(10/14/2024)
RR
Virginia(12/4/2023)
IAR
Virginia(12/4/2023)
RR
West Virginia(12/4/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(12/4/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SI
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES INC | STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC | CENTURY SECURITIES ASSOCIATES, INC.
CRD#: 28218 / SEC#: 801-43561, 8-43514
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/19/1993 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
One Financial Plaza 501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone number
(314) 342-4051
Established
Missouri since 05/24/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
206
SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP. | OWNER-HOLDING COMPANY OWNING 100% | |
| KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMES | CHAIRMAN, STIFEL FINANCIAL | 1434827 |
| BRAUTIGAM, ALLEN COR | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 2400179 |
| BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JR | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4696103 |
| DODSON, CHARLES EDWARD | CCO-ADVISORY SERVICES | 1744430 |
| FISHER, MARK PHILIP | GENERAL COUNSEL | 4970942 |
| MELINGER, ADAM SCOTT | ROSFP | 2373020 |
| NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNE | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1614129 |
| ROWAN, JAMES FRANCIS | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1976998 |
| ZEMLYAK, JAMES MARK | MANAGER, BOARD OF MANAGERS | 1586132 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 11,648 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,379,138,273 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2024 | ||
| 09/28/2023 | ||
| 11/28/2022 |
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