Firm Information

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
3312 advisors
Number of Clients
222,322 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$770K average
Assets Under Management
$171.2B

Fee Structure

Financial Planning:Investment management only

Clients in the Vision Program pay an annual asset-based fee of up to 1.2% of the account value, covering account reporting, investment advisory services, Financial Advisor compensation, and Pontera. This fee is negotiable and may vary based on circumstances. The Vision Advisory Account Fee is generally billed quarterly in arrears. The value of Unsupervised Assets are excluded from the fee calculation. Clients are also responsible for embedded fees and expenses associated with the Designated Investment Options.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

501 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO, 63102

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Regulatory History (5)
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Customer Dispute
October 2025
Pending
Customer Dispute
August 2025
Pending
Customer Dispute
August 2025
Pending
Customer Dispute
August 2025
Pending
Customer Dispute
July 2025
Pending
Other Business Activities

Adam is the owner of Clay Pit LLC, farmland and cabin with a lake, and a partner in DEA Properties LLC. He also serves as a board member for the Family Service Society, dedicating minimal time to each activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
February 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated Broker
February 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Edward Jones
February 2007 - February 2018 · 11 yrs
Edward Jones Broker
March 2000 - February 2018 · 17 yrs 11 mos
State Registrations31 states
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