ST. LOUIS, April 16, 2025 – Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced that Melissa Transier, Chris Green, and Ryan Bell have joined the firm’s Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated broker-dealer subsidiary in Dallas, Texas, as Managing Directors/Investments.
The trio comes to Stifel from Merrill Lynch, where Ms. Transier and Mr. Green were responsible for $1.5 billion in client assets and Mr. Bell was responsible for $1.4 billion in client assets. They are supported by Deborah Griffith, Senior Registered Client Service Associate; Laura Martin-Bernard, Senior Registered Client Service Associate; and Stacey Jacobson, Senior Client Service Associate.
“We are excited to announce our move to Stifel, a firm whose client-first culture and streamlined structure will enhance our ability to serve our high-net-worth clients. Stifel offers world-class resources and has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to supporting our team and our clients – from senior leadership to local management. We’re confident this move positions us for long-term success and continued growth, and we look forward to the future,” said Transier.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa, Chris, and Ryan to our outstanding team in Dallas,” said Jeff Markham, Managing Director, Southwest Region. “As former members of Merrill Private Wealth Management, these highly respected advisors deeply understand the needs of ultra-high-net-worth clients. At Stifel, they can deliver the white-glove service their clients expect, along with an array of sophisticated investment product and service offerings that we believe is the best in our industry.”
