Stifel Financial Corp. operates as a financial services and bank holding firm, delivering a wide range of wealth management services for both individual and institutional clients, as well as investment banking solutions. Its client base spans individual investors, corporations, municipalities, and institutions across the United States, the United Kingdom, the broader European continent, and Canada. The company structures its operations into three primary divisions: Global Wealth Management, the Institutional Group, and 'Other'. Stifel's offerings include personalized financial planning and securities transaction services for its private clients. Its Institutional Group specializes in equity and fixed income markets, providing robust sales, trading, and research capabilities, alongside municipal finance expertise. The investment banking arm expertly handles mergers and acquisitions, orchestrates public offerings, and arranges private placements. Furthermore, the firm extends retail and commercial banking services, which feature personal and business lending programs, in addition to various deposit account options. Stifel also actively manages and participates in underwriting for corporate and public finance ventures, and furnishes clients with financial advisory and securities brokerage services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.