Christopher J. Gardner

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY

Fort Worth, TX 76102

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CRD#: 5578056

Professional summary

Christopher James Gardner is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Fort Worth, Texas.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Christopher has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1. GCISD School Health Advisory Council; 5800 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034; The GCISD SHAC serves as an advisory council; SHAC Campus Member for Cross Timbers Middle School; Serve as Liaison between the community and school district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in GCISD health education programs; 09/30/2022; 10 hrs/year; During securities trading hours; Not Investment-Related

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 4, 2015 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 300 Throckmorton Street Suite 1400, Fort Worth, TX 76102

RIA

CRD#: 793

Fort Worth, TX

Current

December 4, 2015 - Present

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 300 Throckmorton Street Suite 1400, Fort Worth, TX 76102

RIA

CRD#: 793

Fort Worth, TX

Past

June 27, 2014 - December 4, 2015

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

RIA

CRD#: 19714

DALLAS, TX

Past

June 2, 2014 - December 4, 2015

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

CRD#: 19714

DALLAS, TX

Past

September 3, 2010 - May 15, 2012

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 79

DALLAS, TX

Past

September 3, 2010 - June 3, 2014

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

DALLAS, TX

Past

February 4, 2009 - June 7, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

ARLINGTON, TX

Past

January 30, 2009 - June 7, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

ARLINGTON, TX

Past

October 15, 2008 - January 2, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6363

HURST, TX

Past

October 1, 2008 - January 2, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

HURST, TX

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

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)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.

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

Alabama
(5/19/2020)

Arizona
(12/4/2015)

Arkansas
(12/4/2015)

California
(12/4/2015)

Colorado
(12/4/2015)

Connecticut
(12/4/2015)

District of Columbia
(12/4/2015)

Florida
(12/4/2015)

Georgia
(12/4/2015)

Hawaii
(5/19/2020)

Idaho
(12/4/2015)

Illinois
(12/4/2015)

Indiana
(12/4/2015)

Iowa
(7/1/2020)

Kansas
(12/4/2015)

Kentucky
(12/4/2015)

Louisiana
(12/4/2015)

Maine
(12/4/2015)

Maryland
(12/4/2015)

Massachusetts
(12/4/2015)

Michigan
(12/4/2015)

Minnesota
(5/19/2020)

Mississippi
(12/4/2015)

Missouri
(12/4/2015)

Nebraska
(12/4/2015)

Nevada
(12/4/2015)

New Hampshire
(12/4/2015)

New Jersey
(12/4/2015)

New Mexico
(12/4/2015)

New York
(12/4/2015)

North Carolina
(12/4/2015)

Ohio
(12/4/2015)

Oklahoma
(12/4/2015)

Oregon
(7/1/2020)

Pennsylvania
(12/4/2015)

Rhode Island
(12/4/2015)

South Carolina
(12/4/2015)

Tennessee
(12/4/2015)

Texas
(12/4/2015)

IAR

Texas
(12/4/2015)

Utah
(12/4/2015)

Virginia
(7/1/2020)

Washington
(5/19/2020)

West Virginia
(12/4/2015)

Wisconsin
(8/12/2021)

Wyoming
(12/4/2015)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/27/2014

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 8/22/2014

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/30/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 12/17/2019

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 8/8/2019

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

SRO Registrations

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

SRO Registrations

Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.

SRO Registrations

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.

SRO Registrations

FINRA

SRO Registrations

NYSE American LLC

SRO Registrations

NYSE Texas, Inc.

SRO Registrations

Nasdaq ISE, LLC

SRO Registrations

Nasdaq PHLX LLC

SRO Registrations

Nasdaq Stock Market

SRO Registrations

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

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)

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

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VISION PROGRAM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/18/2025)

STIFEL FINANCIAL PLANNING DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

ADVISORY CONSULTING SERVICES BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

STIFEL'S WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report
12/19/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Christopher J. Gardner

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/27/2014

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 3

Date: 8/22/2014

Series 7

Date: 9/30/2008

Series 10

Date: 12/17/2019

Series 9

Date: 8/8/2019

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.

FINRA

NYSE American LLC

NYSE Texas, Inc.

Nasdaq ISE, LLC

Nasdaq PHLX LLC

Nasdaq Stock Market

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

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