ST. LOUIS, March 2, 2026 – Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced that the Wyker Wealth Management Group has joined the firm’s Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated broker-dealer subsidiary in Decatur, Alabama.
The father-son team consists of Bill Wyker, Managing Director/Investments and a 49-year investment industry veteran, and his son, Ben Wyker, Financial Advisor, who brings 10 years of investment industry experience. The team comes to Stifel from Raymond James, where they were responsible for $250 million in client assets. The team is supported by Client Service Associate Lee Ann Banks.
“The Wyker Wealth Management Group is excited to join Stifel, a firm whose entrepreneurial culture is complemented by industry‑leading service,” said Bill Wyker. “Stifel’s extensive resources set it apart in the investment landscape. With nearly 60 years of combined experience, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients, and we believe Stifel is the ideal place to continue that commitment.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome the Wyker Wealth Management Group to Stifel,” said Dick Ferguson, Managing Director, Southeast Region. “I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working alongside Bill Wyker for most of my 39‑year career, and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the most respected and well‑liked professionals in our industry. Bill and his team will be tremendous additions to our Decatur office as well as our firm as we continue growing our presence in the great state of Alabama.”
Stifel Company Information
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a diversified financial services firm providing wealth management, commercial and investment banking, trading, and research services to individuals, institutions, and municipalities. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the firm operates more than 400 offices across the United States and in major global financial centers. As a firm where success meets success, Stifel works closely with retail and institutional clients aiming to transform opportunities into achievement. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at Stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.
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