Brad Edgar Joins Stifel as Managing Director and Lead Healthcare Equity Trader

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Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) has appointed Brad Edgar as Managing Director and Lead Healthcare Equity Trader in their New York office. Edgar, who joins from Seven Grand Managers where he was Partner, brings over 20 years of healthcare equity trading experience from positions at BMO, Evercore, and UBS. The appointment strengthens Stifel's healthcare vertical, where the company maintains a significant presence with specialist sales force, investment banking, and equity research capabilities. Stifel currently ranks among the largest traders of public healthcare companies, making markets in more than 700 healthcare stocks.

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• Strategic hire strengthens healthcare trading division with 20+ years industry expertise
• Company maintains strong market-making position in 700+ healthcare stocks
• Established healthcare presence with dedicated sales, banking, and research capabilities

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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced the hiring of Brad Edgar as Managing Director and Lead Healthcare Equity Trader. He is based in the firm’s New York office and reports directly to R.J. Grant, Head of Global Equity Trading at Stifel.

Mr. Edgar joins Stifel from Seven Grand Managers, where he served as Partner, responsible for all risk execution and trading of the firm’s equity portfolio. He brings more than 20 years of healthcare equity trading experience to his new role, having held the position of Head of Healthcare Equity Trading at firms including BMO, Evercore, and UBS. He began his career in healthcare equity trading at Merrill Lynch.

“Brad brings over two decades of experience, successfully leading trading teams and cultivating strong relationships across the healthcare investment community, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to the team,” said R.J. Grant. “Healthcare is one of our most important verticals and this appointment underscores our commitment to attract outstanding talent and offer best in class execution services.”

Mr. Edgar added, “I am pleased to join Stifel, which continues to set the standard for premier client service and has significant momentum across the sector. I look forward to leveraging my industry experience and customer-centric approach to help drive best execution and extend our leadership position in healthcare.”

Stifel’s presence in the healthcare sector includes a dedicated specialist sales force, investment banking and equity research across all verticals of healthcare, and a flagship annual Healthcare Conference, which attracts 1,000 industry participants. Market making in more than 700 stocks across the healthcare spectrum, Stifel ranks among the largest traders of public healthcare companies.

Stifel Company Information

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 business division; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. 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 https://www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.

Media Contact:
Neil Shapiro, +1 (212) 271-3447
shapiron@stifel.com

Alex Hamer, +1 (212) 847-6673
hameral@stifel.com

FAQ

Who is the new Lead Healthcare Equity Trader at Stifel (NYSE: SF)?

Brad Edgar has been appointed as Managing Director and Lead Healthcare Equity Trader at Stifel, based in the New York office.

How many healthcare stocks does Stifel (NYSE: SF) make markets in?

Stifel makes markets in more than 700 stocks across the healthcare spectrum.

What was Brad Edgar's previous position before joining Stifel (NYSE: SF)?

Brad Edgar was previously a Partner at Seven Grand Managers, where he was responsible for risk execution and trading of the firm's equity portfolio.

What is Stifel's (NYSE: SF) current position in healthcare trading?

Stifel ranks among the largest traders of public healthcare companies, with market making in more than 700 healthcare stocks.