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47yrs
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45yrs
John Patrick Abels
Financial advisor at Stifel, Nicolaus &
At a glance
Experience45 years (since 1981)
How that compares ?Top 1% by experience in Missouri
Office2021 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Frontenac, MO 63131
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Stifel, Nicolaus &
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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Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 2005 – nowStifel, Nicolaus & Company, IncorporatedCurrent firm
- 1999 – 2005Robert W. Baird & Co. IncorporatedPreviously
Questions to ask John
Tailored to John’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About John
How do I contact John?
Call Stifel, Nicolaus & at 314-342-2000 and ask for John Patrick Abels. John works from the Frontenac, MO office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 1981, about 45 years. Top 1% by experience in Missouri.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
Stifel, Nicolaus & reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask John for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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