Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
45yrs
Top advisor by experience in St. Johnsbury
20yrs
Ryan Ackerman is a fiduciary financial advisor in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, with 20 years in the industry. After two years at Wells Fargo Advisors and a year at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Ryan joined Stifel, Nicolaus & Company in 2009, 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.
At a glance
Experience20 years (since 2006)
How that compares ?More experience than 62% of advisors nationwide
Office177 Western Avenue, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
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
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2009 – nowStifel, Nicolaus & Company, IncorporatedCurrent firm
- Jan 2008 – Sep 2009Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
- Jul 2006 – Jan 2008A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.Previously
Contact Ryan
(314) 342-2000Firm headquarters in St. Louis, MO. Ask for Ryan. 177 Western AvenueSt. Johnsbury, VT 05819Office · Get directions
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About Ryan
How do I contact Ryan?
Call Stifel, Nicolaus & Company at (314) 342-2000 and ask for Ryan Ackerman. Ryan works from the St. Johnsbury, VT office.
How long has Ryan been a financial advisor?
Ryan has been in the industry since 2006, about 20 years. More experience than 62% of advisors nationwide.
What licenses does Ryan hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Ryan a fiduciary?
Ryan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Ryan paid?
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Ryan for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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