At Stifel, NorthCoast Wealth Advisors has the support of and access to the deep resources of one of the nation’s leading financial services firms. Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is a full-service wealth management investment banking firm founded in 1890. Our philosophy on investing is grounded on a more than 130-year-old tradition of trust, understanding, solid, studied advice. The company is a registered investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.