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Willard Bransky
Full name on record: Willard Eldon Bransky
Financial advisor at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
Willard Bransky has worked in the financial industry for 41 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Chicago, Illinois. After eight years at B. C. Ziegler and Company and less than a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, Willard joined Stifel, Nicolaus & Company in 2018, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and private fund management. Stifel, Nicolaus & Company reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 6312 advisors with offices in Chicago, and one of 5878 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience41 years (since 1985)
How that compares ?Top 2% by experience in Illinois
Office70 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60602
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
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Career
- 2018 – nowStifel, Nicolaus & Company, IncorporatedCurrent firm
- 2009 – 2018B. C. Ziegler and CompanyPreviously
- Oct 2007 – Jan 2008Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
Contact Willard
Local office(312) 726-5900Ask for Willard. (314) 342-2000Main office · St. Louis, MO 70 West Madison Street Suite 2500Chicago, IL 60602Office · Get directions
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About Willard
How do I contact Willard?
Call Willard’s local office at (312) 726-5900 or the Stifel, Nicolaus & Company main office at (314) 342-2000, and ask for Willard Bransky.
How long has Willard been a financial advisor?
Willard has been in the industry since 1985, about 41 years. Top 2% by experience in Illinois.
What licenses does Willard hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Willard a fiduciary?
Willard is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Willard paid?
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Willard 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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