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Michael R. Barth

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CRD#: 726798
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Professional summary


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Michael Ross Barth, who also goes by Mike Ross Barth, Mike Barth, Michael Ross Watson, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Michael had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 5 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mike Ross Barth | Mike Barth | Michael Ross Watson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 23, 1998 - July 1, 2002

STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 28218
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 12, 1996 - May 13, 1998

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 20, 1994 - June 7, 1996

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 260
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 7, 1991 - November 25, 1994

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600
Past

June 1, 1990 - May 15, 1991

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 7, 1989 - June 1, 1990

BANC ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17436
Past

October 3, 1988 - October 18, 1989

RONEY & CO. L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 900
DETROIT, MI
Past

September 3, 1986 - September 29, 1988

&PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 3767
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

September 18, 1985 - July 8, 1986

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 298
Past

March 23, 1981 - August 28, 1985

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/2/1981
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 11/21/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 28218

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