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Avri R. Bitz

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
Ladue, MO 63124
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CRD#: 6969098
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Professional summary


Avri Rae Bitz is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Ladue, Missouri.

Avri is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Avri has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. Notary Public Commission; 41 S Central Ave Clayton MO 63105; Notary Services; Notary Public; Notarial Acts (oaths/affirmations, acknowledgements, copy certification); 06/20/2024; 1.00hr/year; During securities trading hours; Investment-Related 2. Rockwood School District; 111 E N St Eureka MO 63025; Community Education / School District; Volleyball Coach; Coach Volleyball; 10/25/2024; 4 hrs/month; Not during securities trading hours; Not Investment-Related 3. Syberg's Eating & Drinking Company; 9270 Watson Road Saint Louis MO 63126; Restaurant; Server; Dining Service; 09/17/2025; 20 hrs/month; Not during security trading hours; Not Investment-Related

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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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Experience


Current

November 1, 2022 - Present

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 9630 Clayton Road, Ladue, MO 63124
RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
Ladue, MO
Current

November 1, 2022 - Present

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 9630 Clayton Road, Ladue, MO 63124
RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
Ladue, MO
Past

September 22, 2021 - November 1, 2022

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 793
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 9, 2021 - November 1, 2022

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
ST. LOUIS, MO

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".
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
Minnesota
(1/27/2023)
RR
Missouri
(11/1/2022)
IAR
Missouri
(11/1/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/22/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/9/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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)


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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

ADVISORY CONSULTING SERVICES (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.OWNER-HOLDING COMPANY OWNING 100%
KRUSZEWSKI, RONALD JAMESCHAIRMAN, STIFEL FINANCIAL1434827
BRAUTIGAM, ALLEN CORPRESIDENT AND CEO2400179
BRIGHT, GEOFFREY CLYDE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4696103
DODSON, CHARLES EDWARDCCO-ADVISORY SERVICES1744430
FISHER, MARK PHILIPGENERAL COUNSEL4970942
MELINGER, ADAM SCOTTROSFP2373020
NOLL, DOUGLAS WAYNEPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1614129
ROWAN, JAMES FRANCISPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER1976998
ZEMLYAK, JAMES MARKMANAGER, BOARD OF MANAGERS1586132

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,648
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,379,138,273

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/20/2024
Cover Page
09/28/2023
11/28/2022

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Company Information


STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 28218Ladue, MO 63124

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