GK
Gary A. Keesling
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY
Frontenac, MO 63131
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CRD#: 866747
GK
Professional summary
Gary Arthur Keesling is a registered financial advisor currently at STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED located in Frontenac, Missouri.
Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1979. Gary has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 15, Series 5, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 53, Series 4, Series 24 and Series 12 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. Vicious Circle; 2336 Chemin Ave St Charles MO 63017; Inv Club; Member; 1/10/83; 1 hour per month; not during securities trading hours; Inv Related 2. Semper Fi Society of St. Louis; Po Box 1734 Ballwin MO 63011; non profit supporting the Marine Corps, primarily Toys For Tots and Gold Star Family Luncheon; President; Preside over meetings and appoint members to committees to achieve goals of the organization; 12/01/2014; 5.00 Hour(s) Per Month; Not 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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NoneExperience
Current
November 18, 2010 - Present
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Office #1: 2021 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Frontenac, MO 63131RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Frontenac, MO
Current
October 27, 2010 - Present
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Office #1: 2021 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Frontenac, MO 63131RIA
BD
CRD#: 793
Frontenac, MO
Past
January 1, 2008 - October 28, 2010
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
June 1, 1988 - January 3, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
May 12, 1988 - July 16, 1988
B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.
BD
CRD#: 60
Past
December 14, 1987 - June 6, 1988
M.S. KERNS INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17882
Past
July 20, 1983 - December 19, 1987
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
Past
May 24, 1979 - August 25, 1983
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
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
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS
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)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
Alabama(8/2/2017)
RR
Arizona(10/27/2010)
RR
Arkansas(10/27/2010)
RR
California(10/27/2010)
RR
Colorado(10/27/2010)
RR
Florida(10/27/2010)
RR
Georgia(10/27/2010)
RR
Hawaii(1/2/2020)
RR
Illinois(10/27/2010)
RR
Kansas(10/4/2017)
RR
Michigan(10/29/2020)
RR
Minnesota(10/27/2010)
RR
Missouri(10/27/2010)
IAR
Missouri(11/18/2010)
RR
Nevada(6/22/2018)
RR
New Mexico(11/29/2017)
RR
New York(12/11/2017)
RR
North Carolina(10/27/2010)
RR
Ohio(10/27/2010)
RR
Oklahoma(5/6/2011)
RR
Tennessee(10/25/2017)
RR
Texas(10/27/2010)
IAR
Texas(10/9/2013)
RR
Wisconsin(5/28/2021)
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
RR
Series 15
Date: 3/7/1983
Foreign Currency Options ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 11/16/1981
Interest Rate Options ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 3/20/1982
NYSE Branch Manager ExaminationSRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
EATON PARTNERS | WASHINGTON CROSSING ADVISORS | TWP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED | STIFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC INVESTMENT SERVICES | STIFEL CAPITAL ADVISORS
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)BD
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
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 | ||
| 12/19/2023 |
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Company Information
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