Founded in 1890, Stifel Financial Corp. is a full-service wealth management and investment banking firm. The company's principal subsidiary, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, is a retail and institutional brokerage and investment banking firm. Stifel's primary business lines include private client services, institutional equity and fixed income sales and trading, investment banking, and public finance. It operates on a mission of client-centric service, providing comprehensive and personalized financial advice and solutions to a broad range of clients, including individuals, corporations, municipalities, and institutions.