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42yrs

Patrick Sinclair

Financial advisor at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company

Patrick Sinclair is a fiduciary financial advisor in Walnut Creek, California, with 42 years in the industry. After seven years at RBC Capital Markets, Patrick joined Stifel, Nicolaus & Company in 2009, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and private fund management. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.

One of 1115 advisors with offices in Walnut Creek, and one of 1005 fiduciaries.

Walnut Creek, CA 94596Top 2% by experience in Walnut CreekFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience42 years (since 1984)
How that compares ?Top 2% by experience in Walnut Creek
Office500 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 490, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$773,556
Advisors at the firm3,351
States licensed ?2 states

Services through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2009 – now
  2. 2002 – 2009

Questions to ask Patrick

Tailored to Patrick’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Patrick

How do I contact Patrick?

Call Patrick’s local office at (925) 746-6560 or the Stifel, Nicolaus & Company main office at (314) 342-2000, and ask for Patrick Sinclair.

How long has Patrick been a financial advisor?

Patrick has been in the industry since 1984, about 42 years. Top 2% by experience in Walnut Creek.

What licenses does Patrick hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Patrick a fiduciary?

Patrick is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Patrick paid?

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Patrick for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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