Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
42yrs
Top advisor by experience in Alton
14yrs
Christopher Ray
Full name on record: Christopher D Ray
Financial advisor at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
Christopher Ray has worked in the financial industry for 14 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Alton, Illinois. Christopher has been with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company since 2013. Stifel, Nicolaus & Company offers financial planning, investment management, and private fund management and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 24 advisors with offices in Alton, and one of 23 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience14 years (since 2013)
How that compares ?14 years in the industry
Office121 Market Street, Alton, IL 62002
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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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2013 – nowStifel, Nicolaus & Company, IncorporatedCurrent firm
Contact Christopher
Local office(618) 463-4697Ask for Christopher. (314) 342-2000Main office · St. Louis, MO 121 Market StreetAlton, IL 62002Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Christopher
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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 Christopher
How do I contact Christopher?
Call Christopher’s local office at (618) 463-4697 or the Stifel, Nicolaus & Company main office at (314) 342-2000, and ask for Christopher Ray.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 2013, about 14 years. 14 years in the industry.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Christopher a fiduciary?
Christopher is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Christopher paid?
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Christopher 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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