Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
44yrs
Top advisor by experience in Abilene
25yrs
John Wright has worked in the financial industry for 25 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Abilene, Texas. After four years at Wells Fargo Advisors and 11 years at Morgan Stanley, John joined Stifel, Nicolaus & Company in 2024, 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 115 advisors with offices in Abilene, and one of 95 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience25 years (since 2002)
How that compares ?Top 25% by experience in Texas
Office500 Chestnut Street Suite 1300, Abilene, TX 79602
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 ?1 state
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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Career
- 2024 – nowStifel, Nicolaus & Company, IncorporatedCurrent firm
- 2020 – 2024Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
- 2009 – 2020Morgan StanleyPreviously
- Nov 2007 – Jun 2009Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCPreviously
Questions to ask John
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- 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 & Company at 314-342-2000 and ask for John Wright. John works from the Abilene, TX office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2002, about 25 years. Top 25% by experience in Texas.
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 & Company 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 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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