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Steven L. Dobler
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS
Lithia, FL 33547
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CRD#: 725156
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Professional summary
Steven Lane Dobler, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Lithia, Florida.
Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Steven has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 8 and Series 53 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. Dobler Asset Management LLC; P.O. Box Lithia FL 33547; Financial Services; Owner; Financial Advisor/Owner; affiliation started 07/01/2005; 2.0 hours per year; during securities trading hours N/A; wife co-owner; investment-related.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
May 24, 2002 - Present
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 10511 Mary Rose Way, Lithia, FL 33547RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
Lithia, FL
Current
May 14, 2002 - Present
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 10511 Mary Rose Way, Lithia, FL 33547RIA
BD
CRD#: 28218
Lithia, FL
Past
May 17, 2002 - May 28, 2002
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
January 7, 1997 - May 17, 2002
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
August 24, 1989 - January 16, 1997
J. B. HANAUER & CO.
BD
CRD#: 6958
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past
May 19, 1988 - August 19, 1989
KIMMINS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18168
Past
February 23, 1981 - September 13, 1988
LOWELL H. LISTROM & COMPANY INC.
BD
CRD#: 6336
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
Florida(5/14/2002)
IAR
Florida(5/24/2002)
RR
Georgia(5/14/2002)
RR
Kansas(10/10/2018)
RR
Maryland(9/26/2024)
RR
Missouri(5/14/2002)
RR
New York(2/14/2025)
RR
Ohio(2/27/2014)
RR
South Carolina(7/2/2024)
RR
Texas(5/14/2002)
RR
Virginia(5/14/2002)
RR
Wisconsin(7/12/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 3/25/1994
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)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)
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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Company Information
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 28218Lithia, FL 33547TRUST BUT VERIFY
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