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BALTIMORE
, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC (“1919”), a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (“Stifel”), is proud to announce its inclusion in several prestigious industry rankings in 2025, recognizing the firm’s continued excellence in investment management and client service.
- Barron’s named 1919 to its Top 100 RIA Firms list for the sixth consecutive year. This annual ranking evaluates independent advisory firms based on assets under management, technology investments, staff diversity, succession planning, and other key performance metrics.
- Forbes included 1919 in its 2025 Top RIA Firms list, developed in partnership with SHOOK Research. The 2025 Forbes/SHOOK Top RIA Firms list consists of 250 firms collectively managing over $1.9 trillion in assets. SHOOK received more than 50,000 nominations and ranked firms by an algorithm based on qualitative and quantitative factors such as revenue trends, AUM, compliance records, and industry experience.
- InvestmentNews recognized 1919 as one of its inaugural 5-Star RIA Firms for 2025. This distinction honors top-performing wealth managers with a minimum of $1 billion in AUM in 2024, selected based on verified data around AUM growth and client expansion.
- Financial Advisor Magazine included 1919 in its 2025 RIA Survey & Ranking, which ranks firms by AUM based on voluntary submissions. This annual list showcases leading firms across the country, from largest to smallest, based on reported assets.
“These accolades are a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the dedication of the entire team at 1919,” said Harry O’Mealia, President and CEO of 1919. “Together, we believe in the power of long-term relationships, where our clients’ success is our success. Helping clients discover the purpose behind their wealth is at the heart of everything we do.”
About 1919 Investment Counsel:
1919 Investment Counsel (“1919”) is a registered investment advisor. Its mission for more than 100 years has been to provide investment counsel and insight that helps families, individuals, foundations, and endowments achieve their financial goals. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore and has offices across the country in Birmingham, Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Vero Beach. For more information on 1919’s services, please visit https://1919ic.com. No fee was paid for participation in the rankings, which were published in July 2025 and apply until July 2026. Each publication uses a proprietary ranking methodology, for which additional information can be provided upon request.
About Stifel:
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel’s broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners and Miller Buckfire business divisions; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC; in Canada through Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc.; and in the United Kingdom and Europe through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited. The Company’s broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit https://www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.
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