750+ Investment Banking Professionals
Stifel's Investment Banking team consists of more than 750 investment banking professionals in eight industry groups and seven product and service groups.
As of December 31, 2025.
Serving clients throughout Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, and the surrounding coastal communities.
Helping You Navigate Wealth With Clarity and Confidence
Guidance from financial advisors Sam Catlett, CFP®, CPWA®, CEPA®, and Todd Godin, CPWA® – helping simplify complex financial decisions.
With more than 50 years of combined industry experience serving high‑net‑worth and ultra‑high‑net‑worth families, business owners, and professionals, we provide thoughtful, personalized strategies supported by Stifel’s deep planning, trust, and estate resources.
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Put simply, Stifel is a growth company. Since our founding in 1890, Stifel has grown to become one of the nation’s largest wealth management firms, ranking No. 7 in terms of number of financial advisors.
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We have more than 250 Public Finance associates in 39 offices.
As of December 31, 2025.
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Sight|LinesSight|Lines is a weekly note, meant to help clients and colleagues focus on a key insight amid the roar of market noise. Available as a written document, recap video, and a podcast.
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Investment Strategy BriefHosted by Michael O’Keeffe, Stifel Chief Investment Officer, the Investment Strategy Brief is a monthly market update from Stifel’s Investment Strategy team.
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NextGen Investor HandbookIntroducing the NextGen Investor Handbook, a practical and engaging resource designed to help recent grads and young professionals navigate life-changing financial decisions and milestones, including budgeting, saving, investing, and starting a family. Flip through the handbook and take the first step toward building your financial future!
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Potomac PerspectivesPotomac Perspective by Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist, Brian Gardner, provides timely insight and analysis into political, legislative, and regulatory developments.
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Retirement Plans QuarterlyThe Retirement Plans Quarterly is a quarterly newsletter that covers various topics related to retirement plans.
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Wealth Planning NewsletterThe Wealth Planning Newsletter is a quarterly newsletter that covers topics related to wealth planning.
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Market Perspectives WeeklyMarket Perspectives is a weekly, monthly, and quarterly publication whose purpose is to provide a snapshot of what has happened in the economy and markets over that time frame.
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Market Perspectives MonthlyMarket Perspectives is a weekly, monthly, and quarterly publication whose purpose is to provide a snapshot of what has happened in the economy and markets over that time frame.
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Market Perspectives QuarterlyMarket Perspectives is a weekly, monthly, and quarterly publication whose purpose is to provide a snapshot of what has happened in the economy and markets over that time frame
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Favorite 15Favorite 15 is a monthly collection of charts on the key topics impacting markets, in the view of Investment Strategy.
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Allocation InsightsWealth management insights from Stifel’s CIO Office.
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Conversations with Michael O'KeeffeStifel’s Chief Investment Officer, Michael O’Keeffe, sits down with leaders at Stifel and in the finance industry to have thought provoking conversations related to the finance industry. Episodes are released monthly.
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Market PulseMarket Pulse is a publication sent when the market moves about +/- 2% on a given day. It is meant to educate clients on what has moved the market that day, what we believe will move the market for the duration of the quarter and our investment outlook.
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