ST. LOUIS, September 12, 2025 – Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced that Matthew MacMichael has joined the firm’s broker-dealer subsidiary, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, as Arizona Complex Manager and Managing Director/Investments. He will be responsible for leading Stifel’s Private Client Group offices in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson.
Mr. MacMichael comes to Stifel from J.P. Morgan Wealth Management in Seattle, where he was Managing Director/Investments as well as a Wealth Advisor and Managing Principal of J.P. Morgan Securities’ largest team. His tenure with J.P. Morgan began in 2023 with its acquisition of First Republic Bank’s private wealth business, where he had served since 2021. Prior to that, Mr. MacMichael spent nearly nine years at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor and Market Executive, most recently responsible for overseeing the firm’s Bellevue and eastern Washington offices.
“I’m thrilled to join Stifel and lead our efforts here in Arizona,” said Mr. MacMichael. “This state is full of opportunity, innovation, and talent, and I look forward to building strong relationships while delivering lasting value for our clients and communities. Together with our team members in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson, I’m excited to drive growth and make a meaningful impact across Arizona.”
“We are excited to have Matt join Stifel. His experience, energy, and history of success will be a great fit with our culture,” said Jeff Markham, Managing Director, Southwest Region.