BALTIMORE, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC (“1919”), a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (“Stifel”), is proud to announce its recognition on CNBC’s prestigious Financial Advisor 100 list for 2026.
The CNBC Financial Advisor 100 list is compiled annually and highlights the top independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) in the country. The 2026 ranking methodology, prepared in collaboration with data provider AccuPoint Solutions, evaluated firms on a variety of proprietary factors, including compliance record, years in business, total accounts, and assets under management. The methodology used for this ranking can be found here. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking.
“We are honored to be recognized by CNBC among the nation’s leading independent advisory firms,” said Ron Bates, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at 1919. “Our role is to help clients navigate the financial decisions that matter most, from preserving and growing wealth to preparing for retirement, transferring assets to future generations, and supporting philanthropic goals. This recognition reflects the dedication of our colleagues across the firm and the trust our clients place in us every day.”
Learn more about 1919’s approach to wealth management at 1919ic.com.
About 1919 Investment Counsel:
1919 Investment Counsel (“1919”) is a registered investment advisor. Its mission for more than 100 years has been to provide investment counsel and insight that helps individuals, families, foundations, and endowments achieve their financial goals. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore and has offices across the country in Birmingham, Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Vero Beach. For more information on 1919’s services, please visit https://1919ic.com. For additional information regarding the ranking methodology and disclosures, please visit 1919’s Forms & Disclosures.
About Stifel:
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel’s broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners and Miller Buckfire business divisions; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC; in Canada through Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc.; and in the United Kingdom and Europe through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited. The Company’s broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit Stifel Global Disclosures.
Media Contacts:
Ian McEneaney
(212) 554-7159
imceneaney@1919ic.com
Kat Weber
(212) 554-7124
kweber@1919ic.com
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