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

250 Nicollet Mall, SUITE 2000, 16th Floor, Minneapolis, MN, 55401-1931

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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Adam serves on the board of directors for Mount Zion Hebrew Congregation, a non-profit religious institution, dedicating minimal time. He also serves on the board of directors and finance committee for Maayanot Community Mikveh of Minnesota, an organization focused on creating a ritual bath, dedicating minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
August 2025 - Present · 5 mos
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated Broker
August 2025 - Present · 5 mos
Previous Registrations
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
October 2018 - September 2025 · 6 yrs 11 mos
RBC Capital Markets, LLC Broker
September 2018 - September 2025 · 7 yrs
State Registrations27 states
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