8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 OR 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2017

STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State of incorporation)   001-09305
(Commission File Number)   43-1273600
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)  

One Financial Plaza
501 North BroadwaySt. Louis, Missouri 63102-2102
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (314) 342-2000

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

Stifel Financial Corp. (the Company) is recasting certain financial information included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 23, 2017.

The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting” (ASU 2016-09) on January 1, 2017, which requires cash paid to a tax authority by a company when withholding shares from an employee’s award for tax-withholding purposes to be classified as a financing activity in the consolidated statement of cash flows. The adoption of ASU 2016-09 is reflected in all periods presented of the recast consolidated statement of cash flows.

The Company has revised the following portions of its Annual Report on Form 10-K to reflect the adoption of ASU 2016-09:

• Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)

• Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

• Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

The revised portions of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K described above are attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

All other information in the Form 10-K remains unchanged. This Current Report on Form 8-K does not modify or update the disclosures contained in the Form 10-K in any way, nor does it reflect any subsequent information or events, other than as required to reflect the adoption of ASU 2016-09, as described above.

Without limitation to the foregoing, this Current Report on Form 8-K does not purport to update the MD&A for any information, uncertainties, risk, events or trends occurring, or known to management. Therefore, this Current Report on Form 8-K should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-K, and the registrant’s filings with the SEC subsequent to the filing of the Form 10-K, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017, as filed with the SEC on May 5, 2017 and August 8, 2017, respectively. References to the exhibits attached hereto to the Form 10-K or parts thereof refer to the Form 10-K, except to the extent portions of such Form 10-K have been recast in Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, in which case they refer to the applicable recast portion in Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K is not an amendment to, or a restatement of, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

Exhibit NumberDescription of Exhibit

23.1	Consent of Ernst & Young, LLP
99.1	Updates to the following portions of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016: Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations; and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. All portions are updated to recast the consolidated statement of cash flows for the adoption of ASU 2016-09.
101	The following financial statements and notes from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K recast for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed on February 23, 2017, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2016 and 2015; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014; (iii) Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.

Date:  August 11, 2017	By:   /s/  James M. Zemlyak
	Name:James M. Zemlyak
	Title:President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit NumberDescription of Exhibit

23.1	Consent of Ernst & Young, LLP
99.1	Updates to the following portions of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016: Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations; and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. All portions are updated to recast the consolidated statement of cash flows for the adoption of ASU 2016-09.
101	The following financial statements and notes from the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K recast for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed on February 23, 2017, formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2016 and 2015; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014; (iii) Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

EX-23

Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-52694, 333-60506, 333-60516, 333-82328, 333-105756, 333-105759, 333-140662, 333-145990, 333-160523, 333-160524, and 333-182048), and Form S-3 (No. 333-201398) of Stifel Financial Corp. of our reports dated February 23, 2017, except for the effects of the adoption of ASU No. 2016-09, as discussed in Note 2 as to which the date is August 11, 2017, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Stifel Financial Corp. and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Stifel Financial Corp., included in this Current Report (Form 8-K) for the year ended December 31, 2016.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

New York, New York

August 11, 2017

EX-99

Exhibit 99.1

Explanatory Note

Stifel Financial Corp. (the Company) is recasting certain financial information included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 23, 2017.

The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting” (ASU 2016-09) on January 1, 2017, which requires cash paid to a tax authority by our company when withholding shares from an employee’s award for tax-withholding purposes to be classified as a financing activity in the consolidated statement of cash flows. The adoption of ASU 2016-09 is reflected in all periods presented of the recast consolidated statement of cash flows.

The Company has revised the following portions of its Annual Report on Form 10-K to reflect the adoption of ASU 2016-09:

• Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)

• Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

• Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

The revised portions of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K described above are attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

All other information in the Form 10-K remains unchanged. This Current Report on Form 8-K does not modify or update the disclosures contained in the Form 10-K in any way, nor does it reflect any subsequent information or events, other than as required to reflect the adoption of ASU 2016-09, as described above.

Without limitation to the foregoing, this Current Report on Form 8-K does not purport to update the MD&A for any information, uncertainties, risk, events or trends occurring, or known to management. Therefore, this Current Report on Form 8-K should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-K, and the registrant’s filings with the SEC subsequent to the filing of the Form 10-K, including its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2017 and June 30, 2017, as filed with the SEC on May 5, 2017 and August 8, 2017, respectively. References to the exhibits attached hereto to the Form 10-K or parts thereof refer to the Form 10-K, except to the extent portions of such Form 10-K have been recast in Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, in which case they refer to the applicable recast portion in Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information contained in Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K is not an amendment to, or a restatement of, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements in this report not dealing with historical results are forward-looking and are based on various assumptions. The forward-looking statements in this report are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, among other things: statements regarding the Company’s goals, intentions, and expectations; business plans and growth strategies; the Company’s ability to integrate and manage its acquired businesses; estimates of the Company’s risks and future costs and benefits; forecasted demographic and economic trends relating to the Company’s industry; and other risk factors referred to from time to time in filings made by the Company with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they are made. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of the financial condition and results of operations of our company for the year ended December 31, 2016 should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” or “our company” in this report refer to Stifel Financial Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

Executive Summary

We operate as a financial services and bank holding company. We have built a diversified business serving private clients, institutional investors, and investment banking clients located across the country. Our principal activities are: (i) private client services, including securities transaction and financial planning services; (ii) institutional equity and fixed income sales, trading, and research, and municipal finance; (iii) investment banking services, including mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and private placements; and (iv) retail and commercial banking, including personal and commercial lending programs.

Our core philosophy is based upon a tradition of trust, understanding, and studied advice. We attract and retain experienced professionals by fostering a culture of entrepreneurial, long-term thinking. We provide our private, institutional, and corporate clients quality, personalized service, with the theory that if we place clients’ needs first, both our clients and our company will prosper. Our unwavering client and employee focus have earned us a reputation as one of the nation’s leading wealth management and investment banking firms. We have grown our business both organically and through opportunistic acquisitions.

We plan to maintain our focus on revenue growth with a continued appreciation for the development of quality client relationships. Within our private client business, our efforts will be focused on recruiting experienced financial advisors with established client relationships. Within our capital markets business, our focus continues to be on providing quality client management and product diversification. In executing our growth strategy, we will continue to seek out opportunities that allow us to take advantage of the consolidation among middle-market firms, whereby allowing us to increase market share in our private client and institutional group businesses.

Stifel Financial Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is principally engaged in retail brokerage; securities trading; investment banking; investment advisory; retail, consumer, and commercial banking; and related financial services. Our major geographic area of concentration is throughout the United States, with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and Europe. Our principal customers are individual investors, corporations, municipalities, and institutions.

Our ability to attract and retain highly skilled and productive employees is critical to the success of our business. Accordingly, compensation and benefits comprise the largest component of our expenses, and our performance is dependent upon our ability to attract, develop, and retain highly skilled employees who are motivated and committed to providing the highest quality of service and guidance to our clients.

On January 4, 2016, we completed the acquisition of Eaton Partners, a global fund placement and advisory firm. Eaton Partners will retain its brand name and will operate as a Stifel company.

On May 3, 2016, we completed the acquisition of ISM, an independent investment bank focused on international debt capital markets. The acquisition of ISM adds to our company’s debt capital markets origination, sales and research capabilities in Europe, including an end-to-end platform for convertible securities and other equity-linked debt instruments.

On July 1, 2016, the Company completed the sale of Sterne Agee’s legacy independent brokerage and clearing businesses pursuant to two separate stock purchase agreements dated June 24, 2016. The closing of the sale of Sterne Agee’s legacy RIA business occurred on August 1, 2016. Pursuant to the two stock purchase agreements, the Company agreed to sell Sterne Agee Financial Services, Inc.; Sterne Agee Clearing, Inc.; Sterne Agee & Leach, Inc.; Sterne Agee Asset Management, Inc.; and Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services, Inc.

On July 11, 2016, we completed an underwritten registered public offering of $150 million perpetual 6.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, and issued $200.0 million principal amount of our 4.25% Senior Notes due 2024. Proceeds from the Preferred Stock offering and the issuance of the 4.25% Senior Notes were used for general corporate purposes and the redemption of $150.0 million principal amount of our 5.375% Senior Notes.

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Results for the year ended December 31, 2016

For the year ended December 31, 2016, net revenues increased 10.5% to a record $2.6 billion compared to $2.3 billion during the comparable period in 2015. This represents our 21^st consecutive year of record net revenues. Net income available to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2016 decreased, 15.9% to $77.6 million, or $1.00 per diluted common share, compared to $92.3 million, or $1.18 per diluted common share, in 2015.

Our revenue growth for the year ended December 31, 2016, was primarily attributable to an increase in net interest income; higher asset management and service fees as a result of increased assets under management; an increase in brokerage revenues; and an increase in investment banking revenues. The increase in revenue growth over the comparable period in 2015 was offset by a decrease in other income. In addition, our revenue growth was positively impacted by the acquisitions of Barclays during 2015 and Eaton Partners and ISM during 2016, as well as the retained businesses from the Sterne Agee acquisition (certain businesses were disposed of in July 2016).

External Factors Impacting Our Business

Performance in the financial services industry in which we operate is highly correlated to the overall strength of economic conditions and financial market activity. Overall market conditions are a product of many factors, which are beyond our control and mostly unpredictable. These factors may affect the financial decisions made by investors, including their level of participation in the financial markets. In turn, these decisions may affect our business results. With respect to financial market activity, our profitability is sensitive to a variety of factors, including the demand for investment banking services as reflected by the number and size of equity and debt financings and merger and acquisition transactions, the volatility of the equity and fixed income markets, the level and shape of various yield curves, the volume and value of trading in securities, and the value of our customers’ assets under management. The municipal underwriting market is challenging as state and local governments reduce their debt levels. Investors are showing a lack of demand for longer-dated municipals and are reluctant to take on credit or liquidity risks. Investor confidence has been dampened by continued uncertainty surrounding the U.S. fiscal and debt ceiling, the debt concerns in Europe, and sluggish employment growth.

Our overall financial results continue to be highly and directly correlated to the direction and activity levels of the United States equity and fixed income markets. At December 31, 2016, the key indicators of the markets’ performance, the NASDAQ, the S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 7.5%, 9.5%, and 13.4% higher than their December 31, 2015, closing prices, respectively.

As a participant in the financial services industry, we are subject to complicated and extensive regulation of our business. The recent economic and political environment has led to legislative and regulatory initiatives, both enacted and proposed, that could substantially intensify the regulation of the financial services industry and may significantly impact us.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table presents consolidated financial information for the periods indicated (in thousands, except percentages): 

	For the Year Ended December 31,							Percentage Change						As a Percentage of Net Revenues for the Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014			2016 vs. 2015			2015 vs. 2014			2016			2015			2014
Revenues:
Commissions	$	729,989	$	749,536	$	674,418			(2.6)	%		11.1	%		28.3	%		32.1	%		30.5	%
Principal transactions		475,428		389,319		409,823			22.1			(5.0	)		18.5			16.7			18.6
Investment banking		513,034		503,052		578,689			2.0			(13.1	)		19.9			21.6			26.2
Asset management and service fees		582,789		493,761		386,001			18.0			27.9			22.7			21.2			17.5
Interest		294,332		179,101		185,969			64.3			(3.7	)		11.4			7.7			8.4
Other income		46,798		62,224		14,785			(24.8	)		320.9			1.8			2.6			0.7
Total revenues		2,642,370		2,376,993		2,249,685			11.2			5.7			102.6			101.9			101.9
Interest expense		66,874		45,399		41,261			47.3			10.0			2.6			1.9			1.9
Net revenues		2,575,496		2,331,594		2,208,424			10.5			5.6			100.0			100.0			100.0
Non-interest expenses:
Compensation and benefits		1,726,016		1,568,862		1,403,932			10.0			11.7			67.0			67.3			63.6
Occupancy and equipment rental		231,324		207,465		169,040			11.5			22.7			9.0			8.9			7.6
Communication and office supplies		139,644		130,678		106,926			6.9			22.2			5.4			5.6			4.8
Commissions and floor brokerage		44,315		42,518		36,555			4.2			16.3			1.7			1.8			1.7
Other operating expenses		291,615		240,504		201,177			21.3			19.5			11.4			10.3			9.1
Total non-interest expenses		2,432,914		2,190,027		1,917,630			11.1			14.2			94.5			93.9			86.8
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		142,582		141,567		290,794			0.7			(51.3	)		5.5			6.1			13.2
Provision for income taxes		61,062		49,231		111,664			24.0			(55.9	)		2.4			2.1			5.1
Income from continuing operations		81,520		92,336		179,130			(11.7)			(48.5)			3.2			4.0			8.1
Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations,    net of tax		—		—		(3,063	)		—		nm				—			—			(0.1	)
Net income		81,520		92,336		176,067			(11.7	)		(47.6	)		3.2			4.0			8.0
Preferred dividends		3,906		—		—		nm			nm				0.2			—			—
Net Income available to common shareholders	$	77,614	$	92,336	$	176,067			(15.9)	%		(47.6)	%		3.0	%		4.0	%		8.0	%

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NET REVENUES

The following table presents consolidated net revenues for the periods indicated (in thousands, except percentages): 

	For the Year Ended December 31,						Percentage Change
	2016		2015		2014		2016 vs. 2015			2015 vs. 2014
Revenues:
Commissions	$	729,989	$	749,536	$	674,418		(2.6	)%		11.1	%
Principal transactions		475,428		389,319		409,823		22.1			(5.0	)
Brokerage revenues		1,205,417		1,138,855		1,084,241		5.8			5.0
Investment banking:
Capital-raising		256,397		307,571		305,198		(16.6	)		0.8
Advisory		256,637		195,481		273,491		31.3			(28.5	)
		513,034		503,052		578,689		2.0			(13.1	)
Asset management and service fees		582,789		493,761		386,001		18.0			27.9
Net interest		227,458		133,702		144,708		70.1			(7.6	)
Other income		46,798		62,224		14,785		(24.8	)		320.9
Total net revenues	$	2,575,496	$	2,331,594	$	2,208,424		10.5	%		5.6	%

Year Ended December 31, 2016, Compared With Year Ended December 31, 2015

Except as noted in the following discussion of variances, the underlying reasons for the increase in revenue can be attributed principally to the increase in asset management business and the growth of Stifel Bank in our Global Wealth Management segment and the increased number of revenue producers in our Institutional Group segment. The increase in revenues over 2015 is also attributed to the acquisitions of Barclays on December 4, 2015, Eaton Partners on January 4, 2016, and ISM on May 3, 2016, as well as the retained businesses from the Sterne Agee acquisition in 2015 (certain businesses were disposed of in July 2016). The results of operations of the acquired companies are included in our results prospectively from the date of their respective acquisition.

Commissions – Commission revenues are primarily generated from agency transactions in OTC and listed equity securities, insurance products, and options. In addition, commission revenues also include distribution fees for promoting and distributing mutual funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, commission revenues decreased 2.6% to $730.0 million from $749.5 million in 2015. The decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in mutual fund and equity transactions.

Principal transactions – For the year ended December 31, 2016, principal transactions revenues increased 22.1% to $475.4 million from $389.3 million in 2015. The increase from 2015 is primarily attributable to higher institutional fixed income brokerage revenues as a result of increased volumes.

Investment banking – Investment banking revenues include: (i) capital-raising revenues representing fees earned from the underwriting of debt and equity securities, and (ii) advisory fees related to corporate debt and equity offerings, municipal debt offerings, merger and acquisitions, private placements, and other investment banking advisory fees.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, investment banking revenues increased 2.0%, to $513.0 million from $503.1 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in advisory fees, which was positively impacted by the Eaton Partners acquisition, partially offset by a decrease in capital-raising revenues.

Capital-raising revenues decreased 16.6% to $256.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, from $307.6 million in 2015. For the year ended December 31, 2016, equity capital-raising revenues decreased 18.8% to $144.1 million from $177.5 million in 2015. For the year ended December 31, 2016, fixed income capital-raising revenues decreased 13.7% to $112.3 million from $130.1 million in 2015.

Advisory fees increased 31.3% to $256.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, from $195.5 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in the number of completed advisory transactions during 2016.

Asset management and service fees – Asset management and service fees include fees for asset-based financial services provided to individuals and institutional clients. Investment advisory fees are charged based on the value of assets in fee-based accounts. Asset management and service fees are affected by changes in the balances of client assets due to market fluctuations and levels of net new client assets.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, asset management and service fee revenues increased 18.0% to $582.8 million from $493.8 million in 2015. The increase is primarily a result of an increase in the number and value of fee-based accounts. The growth of asset management and service fee revenues from the prior year were also attributable to contribution from the acquisition Barclays in December 2015. See “Asset management and service fees” in the Global Wealth Management segment discussion for information on the changes in asset management and service fees revenues.

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Other income – For the year ended December 31, 2016, other income decreased 24.8% to $46.8 million from $62.2 million during 2015. Other income primarily includes investment gains and losses and mortgage loan originations fees from Stifel Bank. The decrease in other income from 2015 is attributable to a gain recognized on the sale on a portion of an investment in 2015 that was not recurring. This was offset by a gain recognized on the extinguishment of $15.0 million of debentures during the third quarter of 2016.

Year Ended December 31, 2015, Compared With Year Ended December 31, 2014

Except as noted in the following discussion of variances, the underlying reasons for the increase in revenue can be attributed principally to the increased number of private client group offices and financial advisors in our Global Wealth Management segment and the increased number of revenue producers in our Institutional Group segment, and the acquisitions of De La Rosa on April 3, 2014, Oriel on July 31, 2014, and 1919 Investment Counsel on November 7, 2014. The results of operations for De La Rosa, Oriel, and 1919 Investment Counsel are included in our results prospectively from the date of their respective acquisitions.

Commissions – For the year ended December 31, 2015, commission revenues increased 11.1% to $749.5 million from $674.4 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in mutual fund and equity transactions.

Principal transactions – For the year ended December 31, 2015, principal transactions revenues decreased 5.0% to $389.3 million from $409.8 million in 2014. The decrease from 2014 is primarily attributable to lower institutional equity brokerage revenues as a result of lower volumes. The decrease is partially offset by the revenues generated by the Sterne fixed income business acquired in June 2015.

Investment banking – For the year ended December 31, 2015, investment banking revenues decreased 13.1%, to $503.1 million from $578.7 million in 2014. The decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in advisory fees, partially offset by an increase in capital-raising revenues.

Capital-raising revenues increased 0.8% to $307.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, from $305.2 million in 2014. For the year ended December 31, 2015, equity capital-raising revenues decreased 23.7% to $177.5 million from $232.5 million in 2014. For the year ended December 31, 2015, fixed income capital-raising revenues increased 79.0% to $130.1 million from $72.7 million in 2014.

Advisory fees decreased 28.5% to $195.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, from $273.5 million in 2014. The decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in the number of completed advisory transactions during 2015, as well as a decline in the number of larger transactions that were completed in 2014.

Asset management and service fees – For the year ended December 31, 2015, asset management and service fee revenues increased 27.9% to $493.8 million from $386.0 million in 2014. The increase is primarily a result of an increase in the number and value of fee-based accounts. See “Asset management and service fees” in the Global Wealth Management segment discussion for information on the changes in asset management and service fees revenues.

Other income – For the year ended December 31, 2015, other income increased 320.9% to $62.2 million from $14.8 million in 2014. Other income primarily includes investment gains, including gains on our private equity investments, and loan originations fees from Stifel Bank.

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NET INTEREST INCOME

The following tables present average balance data and operating interest revenue and expense data, as well as related interest yields for the periods indicated (in thousands, except rates): 

	For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2016								December 31, 2015							December 31, 2014
	Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense			Average Interest Rate			Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Average Interest Rate				Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Average Interest Rate
Interest-earning assets:
Margin balances (Stifel)	$	1,280,791	$	32,147			2.51	%	$	540,889	$	22,421		4.15	%		$	481,210	$	19,095		3.97	%
Interest-earning assets (Stifel Bank) *		9,761,745		243,821			2.50			5,163,610		136,841		2.65				4,981,789		143,146		2.87
Financial instruments owned		1,047,264		18,965			1.81			829,866		17,757		2.14				940,575		20,735		2.20
Other (Stifel)				(601	)							2,082								2,993
Total interest revenue			$	294,332							$	179,101							$	185,969
Interest-bearing liabilities:
Short-term borrowings (Stifel)	$	178,294	$	2,122			1.19	%	$	45,492	$	569		1.25	%		$	97,815	$	1,092		1.12	%
Interest-bearing liabilities (Stifel Bank) *		9,204,254		14,108			0.15			4,794,750		7,813		0.16				4,644,753		7,926		0.17
Stock loan (Stifel)		313,413		4,843			1.55			62,771		125		0.20				45,758		76		0.17
Senior notes (Stifel Financial Corp.)		775,000		36,845			4.75			482,671		25,695		5.32				460,178		26,617		5.78
Interest-bearing liabilities (Capital Trusts)		71,250		1,783			2.50			82,500		1,729		2.10				82,500		1,687		2.04
Other (Stifel)				7,173								9,468								3,863
Total interest expense			$	66,874							$	45,399							$	41,261
Net interest income			$	227,458							$	133,702							$	144,708

* See Distribution of Assets, Liabilities, and Shareholders’ Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Rate Differential table included in “Results of Operations – Global Wealth Management” for additional information on Stifel Bank’s average balances and interest income and expense.

Year Ended December 31, 2016, Compared With Year Ended December 31, 2015

Net interest income – Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on interest-earning assets and interest paid on funding sources. Net interest income is affected by changes in the volume and mix of these assets and liabilities, as well as by fluctuations in interest rates and portfolio management strategies. For the year ended December 31, 2016, net interest income increased 70.1% to $227.5 million from $133.7 million in 2015.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, interest revenue increased 64.3% to $294.3 million from $179.1 million in 2015, principally as a result of a $107.0 million increase in interest revenue generated from the growth in interest-earning assets of Stifel Bank. The average interest-earning assets of Stifel Bank increased to $9.8 billion during the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $5.2 billion during 2015 at average interest rates of 2.50% and 2.65%, respectively.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, interest expense increased 47.3% to $66.9 million from $45.4 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to our July 2016 issuance of $200.0 million senior notes, the write-off of debt issuance costs as a result of the redemption of our company’s $150.0 million 5.375% senior notes in July 2016, and the December 2015 issuance of $300.0 million of 3.50% senior notes. The increase in interest expense is also attributable to an increase in interest expense paid on the interest-bearing liabilities of Stifel Bank.

Year Ended December 31, 2015, Compared With Year Ended December 31, 2014

Net interest income – For the year ended December 31, 2015, net interest income decreased 7.6% to $133.7 million from $144.7 million in 2014.

For the year ended December 31, 2015, interest revenue decreased 3.7% to $179.1 million from $186.0 million in 2014, principally as a result of a $6.3 million decrease in interest revenue generated from interest-earning assets of Stifel Bank due to a decline in interest rates. The average interest-earning assets of Stifel Bank increased to $5.2 billion during the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to $5.0 billion in 2014 at average interest rates of 2.65% and 2.87%, respectively.

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For the year ended December 31, 2015, interest expense increased 10.0% to $45.4 million from $41.3 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in interest expense associated with our July 2014 issuance of $300.0 million of 4.250% senior notes, offset by the reduction of interest paid as a result of the redemption of the $175.0 million 6.70% senior notes in January 2015 and a decline in interest expense paid on the interest-bearing liabilities of Stifel Bank.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

The following table presents consolidated non-interest expenses for the periods indicated (in thousands, except percentages): 

	For the Year Ended December 31,						Percentage Change
	2016		2015		2014		2016 vs. 2015			2015 vs. 2014
Non-interest expenses:
Compensation and benefits	$	1,726,016	$	1,568,862	$	1,403,932		10.0	%		11.7	%
Occupancy and equipment rental		231,324		207,465		169,040		11.5			22.7
Communications and office supplies		139,644		130,678		106,926		6.9			22.2
Commissions and floor brokerage		44,315		42,518		36,555		4.2			16.3
Other operating expenses		291,615		240,504		201,177		21.3			19.5
Total non-interest expenses	$	2,432,914	$	2,190,027	$	1,917,630		11.1	%		14.2	%

Year Ended December 31, 2016, Compared With Year Ended December 31, 2015

Except as noted in the following discussion of variances, the underlying reasons for the increase in non-interest expenses can be attributed principally to our continued expansion, both organically and through our acquisitions, and increased administrative overhead to support the growth in our segments.

Compensation and benefits – Compensation and benefits expenses, which are the largest component of our expenses, include salaries, bonuses, transition pay, benefits, amortization of stock-based compensation, employment taxes, and other employee-related costs. A significant portion of compensation expense is comprised of production-based variable compensation, including discretionary bonuses, which fluctuates in proportion to the level of business activity, increasing with higher revenues and operating profits. Other compensation costs, including base salaries, stock-based compensation amortization, and benefits, are more fixed in nature.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, compensation and benefits expense increased 10.0% to $1.7 billion from $1.6 billion in 2015. The increase is principally due to the following: 1) increased variable compensation as a result of increased revenue production, and 2) an increase in fixed compensation for additional administrative support staff.

Compensation and benefits expense for the year ended December 31, 2016, includes a non-cash charge of $58.6 million (pre-tax) related to the expensing of certain restricted stock awards granted to employees of Barclays. During 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors removed the continuing service requirements associated with restricted stock units that were granted to certain employees of Barclays in December 2015. As a result of the modification, the awards were expensed at date of modification. The fair value of the awards is based upon the closing price of our company’s common stock on the date of the grant of the awards.

Compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of net revenues was 67.0% for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to 67.3% for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Occupancy and equipment rental – For the year ended December 31, 2016, occupancy and equipment rental expense increased 11.5% to $231.3 million from $207.5 million in 2015. The increase is primarily due to the increase in rent and depreciation expense.

Communications and office supplies – Communications expense includes costs for telecommunication and data transmission, primarily for obtaining third-party market data information. For the year ended December 31, 2016, communications and office supplies expense increased 6.9% to $139.6 million from $130.7 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in quote and communication equipment expense.

Commissions and floor brokerage – For the year ended December 31, 2016, commissions and floor brokerage expense increased 4.2% to $44.3 million from $42.5 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in trade execution costs.

Other operating expenses – Other operating expenses primarily include license and registration fees, litigation-related expenses, which consist of amounts we reserve and/or payout for legal and regulatory matters, travel and entertainment, promotional, and professional service expenses.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, other operating expenses increased 21.3% to $291.6 million from $240.5 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in legal and FDIC insurance expense, as well as the provision for loan losses at Stifel Bank. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we increased our legal reserves for previously disclosed legal matters. See Item 3, “Legal Proceedings,” in the Company’s Form 10-K for a discussion of our legal matters.  

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Provision for income taxes – For the year ended December 31, 2016, our provision for income taxes was $61.1 million, representing an effective tax rate of 42.8%, compared to $49.2 million in 2015, representing an effective tax rate of 34.8%.

Certain settlements or judgments associated with the Company’s disclosed matters are not deductible for tax purposes to the extent they constitute penalties. The previously disclosed settlement was not deductible and negatively impacted the Company’s provision for income taxes during 2016.

Year Ended December 31, 2015, Compared With Year Ended December 31, 2014

Except as noted in the following discussion of variances, the underlying reasons for the increase in non-interest expenses can be attributed principally to our continued expansion, both organically and through our acquisitions, and increased administrative overhead to support the growth in our segments.

Compensation and benefits – For the year ended December 31, 2015, compensation and benefits expense increased 11.7% to $1.6 billion from $1.4 billion in 2014. The increase is principally due to the following: 1) increased variable compensation as a result of increased revenue production and profitability; 2) an increase in fixed compensation for the additional administrative support staff; and 3) increased headcount.

Compensation and benefits expense for the year ended December 31, 2015, includes a non-cash charge of $23.8 million (pre-tax) related to the expensing of certain restricted stock awards granted to employees of Sterne at the closing date of the acquisition. There were no continuing service requirements associated with these restricted stock awards, and accordingly, they were expensed on the date of grant.

Compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of net revenues was 67.3% for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to 63.6% for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Compensation and benefits expenses includes transition pay, principally in the form of upfront notes, signing bonuses, and retention awards in connection with our continuing expansion efforts, of $115.5 million (5.0% of net revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to $104.2 million (4.7% of net revenues) in 2014. The upfront notes are amortized over a five- to ten-year period.

Occupancy and equipment rental – For the year ended December 31, 2015, occupancy and equipment rental expense increased 22.7% to $207.5 million from $169.0 million in 2014. The increase is primarily due to the increase in rent and depreciation expense due to an increase in office locations. As of December 31, 2015, we have 402 locations compared to 367 at December 31, 2014.

Communications and office supplies – For the year ended December 31, 2015, communications and office supplies expense increased 22.2% to $130.7 million from $106.9 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to our growth from our acquisitions and the addition of revenue producers and support staff.

Commissions and floor brokerage – For the year ended December 31, 2015, commissions and floor brokerage expense increased 16.3% to $42.5 million from $36.6 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in trade execution costs.

Other operating expenses – For the year ended December 31, 2015, other operating expenses increased 19.5% to $240.5 million from $201.2 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in legal expenses, professional service fees in connection with our acquisition and regulatory compliance enhancement measures, travel and promotion, and license fees.

Provision for income taxes – For the year ended December 31, 2015, our provision for income taxes was $49.2 million, representing an effective tax rate of 34.8%, compared to $111.7 million in 2014, representing an effective tax rate of 38.4%. The provision for income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2015, was impacted by the recognition of a U.S. tax benefit due to a realized loss on our investment in Sterne UK Ltd.

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

SN Canada ceased business operations as of September 30, 2013. The results of SN Canada, previously reported in the Institutional Group segment, are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Net revenues	$	—	$	—	$	(121	)
Restructuring expense		—		—		217
Operating expenses		—		—		3,924
Total non-interest expenses		—		—		4,141
Loss from discontinued operations before    income taxes		—		—		(4,262	)
Income tax benefit		—		—		(1,199	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	—	$	—	$	(3,063	)

SEGMENT PERFORMANCE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

Our reportable segments include Global Wealth Management, Institutional Group, and Other.

Our Global Wealth Management segment consists of two businesses, the Private Client Group and Stifel Bank. The Private Client Group includes branch offices and independent contractor offices of our broker-dealer subsidiaries located throughout the United States. These branches provide securities brokerage services, including the sale of equities, mutual funds, fixed income products, and insurance, as well as offering banking products to their private clients through Stifel Bank, which provides residential, consumer, and commercial lending, as well as FDIC-insured deposit accounts to customers of our broker-dealer subsidiaries and to the general public.

The success of our Global Wealth Management segment is dependent upon the quality of our products, services, financial advisors, and support personnel, including our ability to attract, retain, and motivate a sufficient number of these associates. We face competition for qualified associates from major financial services companies, including other brokerage firms, insurance companies, banking institutions, and discount brokerage firms. Segment revenue growth, operating income, and segment pre-tax operating margin are used to evaluate and measure segment performance by our management team in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

The Institutional Group segment includes institutional sales and trading. It provides securities brokerage, trading, and research services to institutions with an emphasis on the sale of equity and fixed income products. This segment also includes the management of and participation in underwritings for both corporate and public finance (exclusive of sales credits generated through the private client group, which are included in the Global Wealth Management segment), merger and acquisition, and financial advisory services.

The success of our Institutional Group segment is dependent upon the quality of our personnel, the quality and selection of our investment products and services, pricing (such as execution pricing and fee levels), and reputation. Segment operating income and segment pre-tax operating margin are used to evaluate and measure segment performance by our management team in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

The Other segment includes interest income from stock borrow activities, unallocated interest expense, interest income and gains and losses from investments held, compensation expense associated with the expensing of restricted stock awards with no continuing service requirements as a result of acquisitions completed during 2016, amortization of stock-based awards for certain administrative employees, and all unallocated overhead cost associated with the execution of orders; processing of securities transactions; custody of client securities; receipt, identification, and delivery of funds and securities; compliance with regulatory and legal requirements; internal financial accounting and controls; and general administration and acquisition charges.

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Results of Operations – Global Wealth Management

The following table presents consolidated financial information for the Global Wealth Management segment for the periods indicated (in thousands, except percentages): 

	For the Year Ended December 31,						Percentage Change						As a Percentage of Net Revenues for the Year Ended December 31,
		2016		2015		2014	2016 vs. 2015			2015 vs. 2014				2016		2015		2014
Revenues:
Commissions	$	491,214	$	504,206	$	453,730		(2.6	)%		11.1	%		31.4	%	36.6	%	36.8	%
Principal transactions		179,421		148,475		184,476		20.8			(19.5	)		11.5		10.8		15.0
Asset management and service fees		581,862		492,814		385,182		18.1			27.9			37.2		35.8		31.2
Interest		279,631		164,793		166,402		69.7			(1.0	)		17.9		12.0		13.5
Investment banking		42,187		43,687		45,768		(3.4	)		(4.5	)		2.7		3.2		3.7
Other income		19,942		33,742		8,801		(40.9	)		283.4			1.3		2.4		0.7
Total revenues		1,594,257		1,387,717		1,244,359		14.9			11.5			102.0		100.8		100.9
Interest expense		30,847		10,404		11,708		196.5			(11.1	)		2.0		0.8		0.9
Net revenues		1,563,410		1,377,313		1,232,651		13.5			11.7			100.0		100.0		100.0
Non-interest expenses:
Compensation and benefits		870,577		781,573		703,679		11.4			11.1			55.7		56.7		57.1
Occupancy and equipment rental		97,603		82,015		71,526		19.0			14.7			6.2		6.0		5.8
Communication and office supplies		55,344		46,825		38,779		18.2			20.7			3.5		3.4		3.2
Commissions and floor brokerage		19,347		17,431		13,913		11.0			25.3			1.2		1.3		1.1
Other operating expenses		90,221		67,343		57,776		34.0			16.6			5.9		4.9		4.7
Total non-interest expenses		1,133,092		995,187		885,673		13.9			12.4			72.5		72.3		71.9
Income before income taxes	$	430,318	$	382,126	$	346,978		12.6	%		10.1	%		27.5	%	27.7	%	28.1	%

	December 31,
		2016	2015	2014
Branch offices (actual)		360	361	330
Financial advisors (actual)		2,159	2,172	1,965
Independent contractors (actual) (1)		123	719	138

⁽¹⁾ On July 1, 2016, we sold the independent contractor business acquired with the Sterne Agee transaction in June 2015. As of December 31, 2015, there were 591 independent contractors included in the disposed business.

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Year Ended December 31, 2016, Compared With Year Ended December 31, 2015

NET REVENUES

For the year ended December 31, 2016, Global Wealth Management net revenues increased 13.5% to a record $1.6 billion from $1.4 billion in 2015. The increase in net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016, over 2015, is primarily attributable to an increase in net interest revenues, as a result of the growth of interest-earning assets at Stifel Bank; the growth in asset management and service fees, as a result of the acquisitions of Sterne Agee in June 2015 and Barclays in December 2015; and an increase in principal transaction revenues. The increase in net revenues was partially offset by a decrease in other income and commission revenues.

Commissions – For the year ended December 31, 2016, commission revenues decreased 2.6% to $491.2 million from $504.2 million in 2015. The decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in agency transactions in mutual funds and insurance products as a result of lower trading volumes impacting the environment for both us and the industry, as clients are migrating their assets to fee-based accounts.

Principal transactions – For the year ended December 31, 2016, principal transactions revenues increased 20.8% to $179.4 million from $148.5 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in fixed income products as a result of higher trading volumes and the current interest rate environment.

Asset management and service fees – For the year ended December 31, 2016, asset management and service fees increased 18.1% to $581.9 million from $492.8 million in 2015. The increase is primarily a result of an increase in assets under management in our fee-based accounts. Fee-based account revenues are billed based on values as of the prior period end.

The value of assets in fee-based accounts at December 31, 2016, increased 12.0% to $70.2 billion from $62.7 billion at December 31, 2015. Asset management and service fee revenues were positively impacted by the acquisition of Barclays in December 2015.

Interest revenue – For the year ended December 31, 2016, interest revenue increased 69.7% to $279.6 million from $164.8 million in 2015. The increase is primarily due to the growth of the interest-earning assets of Stifel Bank. See “Net Interest Income – Stifel Bank” below for a further discussion of the changes in net revenues.

Investment banking – Investment banking, which represents sales credits for investment banking underwritings, decreased 3.4% to $42.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, from $43.7 million in 2015. The decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in corporate equity sales credits from 2015.

Other income – For the year ended December 31, 2016, other income decreased 40.9% to $19.9 million from $33.7 million 2015. The decrease is primarily attributable to the recognition of a gain on the sale on a portion of an investment in 2015 that was not recurring, offset by an increase in mortgage fees from loan originations at Stifel Bank.

Interest expense – For the year ended December 31, 2016, interest expense increased 196.5% to $30.8 million from $10.4 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to higher interest expense on the interest-bearing liabilities of Stifel Bank, which is driven by an increase in Federal Home Loan Bank advances during 2016.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

For the year ended December 31, 2016, Global Wealth Management non-interest expenses increased 13.9% to $1.1 billion from $995.2 million in 2015.

Compensation and benefits – For the year ended December 31, 2016, compensation and benefits expense increased 11.4% to $870.6 million from $781.6 million in 2015. The increase is principally due to increased variable compensation as a result of increased production and fixed compensation for the additional administrative support staff. Compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of net revenues was 55.7% for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to 56.7% in 2015.

Occupancy and equipment rental – For the year ended December 31, 2016, occupancy and equipment rental expense increased 19.0% to $97.6 million from $82.0 million in 2015. The increase is primarily due to an increase in rent expense as a result of our acquisition of Barclays in 2015.

Communications and office supplies – For the year ended December 31, 2016, communications and office supplies expense increased 18.2% to $55.3 million from $46.8 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to higher communication and quote equipment and internet expenses as a result of the continued expansion of the segment.

Commissions and floor brokerage – For the year ended December 31, 2016, commissions and floor brokerage expense increased 11.0% to $19.3 million from $17.4 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in clearing fees.

Other operating expenses – For the year ended December 31, 2016, other operating expenses increased 34.0% to $90.2 million from $67.3 million in 2015. The increase in other operating expenses is primarily attributable to an increase in FDIC insurance, the provision for loan losses as a result of a growth in the loan portfolio at Stifel Bank, higher travel expenses, and an increase in legal expenses and professional service fees.

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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

For the year ended December 31, 2016, income before income taxes increased 12.6% to $430.3 million from $382.1 million in 2015. Profit margins (income before income taxes as a percent of net revenues) were impacted by an increase in revenues offset by higher operating expenses.

Year Ended December 31, 2015, Compared With Year Ended December 31, 2014

NET REVENUES

For the year ended December 31, 2015, Global Wealth Management net revenues increased 11.7% to $1.4 billion from $1.2 billion in 2014. The increase in net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2015, over 2014, is primarily attributable to growth in asset management and service fees; increased other income; and an increase in commission revenues. The increase in net revenues was partially offset by a decline in principal transaction revenues, interest income, and investment banking revenues.

Commissions – For the year ended December 31, 2015, commission revenues increased 11.1% to $504.2 million from $453.7 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in agency transactions in equities, mutual funds, and insurance products, partially offset by lower trading volumes impacting the environment for both us and the industry.

Principal transactions – For the year ended December 31, 2015, principal transactions revenues decreased 19.5% to $148.5 million from $184.5 million in 2014. The decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in fixed income products as a result of lower trading volumes and the current low interest rate environment.

Asset management and service fees – For the year ended December 31, 2015, asset management and service fees increased 27.9% to $492.8 million from $385.2 million in 2014. The increase is primarily a result of an increase in assets under management in our fee-based accounts. Fee-based account revenues are billed based on values as of the prior period end. The value of assets in fee-based accounts increased 19.8% to $62.7 billion from $52.4 billion at December 31, 2014.

Interest – For the year ended December 31, 2015, interest revenue decreased 1.0% to $164.8 million from $166.4 million in 2014. The decrease is primarily due to lower interest rates on interest-earning assets of Stifel Bank. See “Net Interest Income – Stifel Bank” below for a further discussion of the changes in net revenues.

Investment banking – Investment banking decreased 4.5% to $43.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, from $45.8 million in 2014. The decrease is primarily attributable to a decrease in corporate equity sales credits from 2014.

Other income – For the year ended December 31, 2015, other income increased 283.4% to $33.7 million from $8.8 million 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to recognition of a gain on the sale on a portion of an investment in 2015 and an increase in mortgage fees from loan originations at Stifel Bank, partially offset by investment losses.

Interest expense – For the year ended December 31, 2015, interest expense decreased 11.1% to $10.4 million from $11.7 million in 2014. The decrease is primarily attributable to lower interest expense on the interest-bearing liabilities of Stifel Bank, which is driven by the run-off of the time deposits from the Acacia Federal acquisition and amortization of the notional value of our interest rate derivatives.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

For the year ended December 31, 2015, Global Wealth Management non-interest expenses increased 12.4% to $995.2 million from $885.7 million in 2014.

The fluctuations in non-interest expenses, discussed below, were primarily attributable to the continued growth of our Private Client Group. As of December 31, 2015, we have 361 branch offices compared to 330 at December 31, 2014. In addition, since December 31, 2014, we have added 329 financial advisors and 454 support staff.

Compensation and benefits – For the year ended December 31, 2015, compensation and benefits expense increased 11.1% to $781.6 million from $703.7 million in 2014. The increase is principally due to increased variable compensation as a result of increased production due to the growth in the number of financial advisors and fixed compensation for the additional administrative support staff. Compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of net revenues was 56.7% for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to 57.1% for the year ended December 31, 2014.

A portion of compensation and benefits expenses includes transition pay, principally in the form of upfront notes, signing bonuses, and retention awards in connection with our continuing expansion efforts, of $60.7 million (4.4% of net revenues) for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to $65.5 million (5.3% of net revenues) in 2014. The upfront notes are amortized over a five- to ten-year period.

Occupancy and equipment rental – For the year ended December 31, 2015, occupancy and equipment rental expense increased 14.7% to $82.0 million from $71.5 million in 2014. The increase is primarily due to the increase in office locations.

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Communications and office supplies – For the year ended December 31, 2015, communications and office supplies expense increased 20.7% to $46.8 million from $38.8 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to higher office supplies expense as a result of the continued expansion of the segment.

Commissions and floor brokerage – For the year ended December 31, 2015, commissions and floor brokerage expense increased 25.3% to $17.4 million from $13.9 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in clearing fees.

Other operating expenses – For the year ended December 31, 2015, other operating expenses increased 16.6% to $67.3 million from $57.8 million in 2014. The increase in other operating expenses is primarily attributable to an increase in legal expenses and professional service fees.

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

For the year ended December 31, 2015, income before income taxes increased 10.1% to $382.1 million from $347.0 million in 2014. Profit margins (income before income taxes as a percent of net revenues) were impacted by an increase in operating expenses.

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The information required by Securities Act Guide 3 – Statistical Disclosure By Bank Holding Company is presented below:

I. Distribution of Assets, Liabilities, and Shareholders’ Equity; Interest Rates and Interest Rate Differential

The following tables present average balance data and operating interest revenue and expense data for Stifel Bank, as well as related interest yields for the periods indicated (in thousands, except rates): 

	For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2016							December 31, 2015
	Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Average Interest Rate			Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense		Average Interest Rate
Assets:
Interest-bearing cash and federal funds sold	$	583,564	$	3,021		0.52	%	$	65,827	$	163		0.25	%
State and municipal securities (tax-exempt) (1)		75,692		2,704		3.57			76,257		2,706		3.55
Mortgage-backed securities		1,912,867		37,459		1.96			1,093,898		25,206		2.30
Corporate fixed income securities		677,215		15,092		2.23			307,047		6,694		2.18
Asset-backed securities		1,942,999		52,199		2.69			863,137		19,181		2.22
Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) and other    capital stock		43,376		1,538		3.55			20,776		722		3.48
Loans (2)
Securities-based loans		1,430,625		35,028		2.45			948,840		21,063		2.22
Commercial and industrial		1,578,680		54,599		3.46			1,158,936		37,167		3.21
Consumer		53,325		1,582		2.97			23,158		378		1.63
Residential real estate		1,179,024		31,783		2.70			395,775		16,869		4.26
Commercial real estate		82,370		2,375		2.88			24,091		1,046		4.34
Home equity lines of credit		14,690		420		2.86			12,233		334		2.73
Construction and land		8,209		280		3.41			803		26		3.24
Loans held for sale		179,109		5,741		3.21			172,832		5,286		3.06
Total interest-earning assets (3)	$	9,761,745	$	243,821		2.50	%	$	5,163,610	$	136,841		2.65	%
Cash and due from banks		5,843							2,985
Other non-interest-earning assets		96,283							80,006
Total assets	$	9,863,871						$	5,246,601
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:
Deposits:
Money market	$	8,438,339	$	6,898		0.08	%	$	4,500,268	$	6,360		0.14	%
Time deposits		8,775		153		1.75			39,278		860		2.19
Demand deposits		168,549		280		0.17			76,262		42		0.06
Savings		18		—		—			17		—		0.05
FHLB advances		588,573		6,777		1.15			178,925		551		0.31
Total interest-bearing liabilities (3)	$	9,204,254	$	14,108		0.15	%	$	4,794,750	$	7,813		0.16	%
Non-interest-bearing deposits		14,355							19,004
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities		43,954							31,155
Total liabilities	$	9,262,563						$	4,844,909
Stockholders’ equity		601,308							401,692
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	9,863,871						$	5,246,601
Net interest margin			$	229,713		2.35	%			$	129,028		2.50	%

⁽¹⁾ Due to immaterial amount of income recognized on tax-exempt securities, yields were not calculated on a tax-equivalent basis.

⁽²⁾ Loans on non-accrual status are included in average balances.

⁽³⁾ See Net Interest Income table included in “Results of Operations” for additional information on our company’s average balances and operating interest and expenses.

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	For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Average Balance		Interest Income/ Expense			Average Interest Rate
Assets:
Federal funds sold	$	172,052	$	420			0.24	%
State and municipal securities:
Taxable		8,403		512			6.09
Tax-exempt (1)		77,395		3,706			4.79
Mortgage-backed securities		1,373,446		36,248			2.64
Corporate fixed income securities		470,790		10,157			2.16
Asset-backed securities		966,022		20,903			2.16
FHLB and other capital stock		8,090		32			0.40
Loans (2)
Securities-based loans		599,777		14,207			2.37
Commercial and industrial		775,632		27,498			3.55
Consumer		3,221		76			2.36
Residential real estate		375,672		24,808			6.60
Commercial real estate		14,773		641			4.34
Home equity lines of credit		14,229		384			2.70
Construction and land		231		11			4.76
Loans held for sale		122,056		3,543			2.90
Total interest-earning assets (3)	$	4,981,789	$	143,146			2.87	%
Cash and due from banks		3,526
Other non-interest-earning assets		73,950
Total assets	$	5,059,265
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity:
Deposits:
Money market	$	4,419,699	$	8,214			0.19	%
Time deposits		133,842		(402	)		(0.30	)
Demand deposits		63,158		33			0.05
Savings		520		—			0.01
FHLB advances		27,534		81			0.29
Total interest-bearing liabilities (3)	$	4,644,753	$	7,926			0.17	%
Non-interest-bearing deposits		20,345
Other non-interest-bearing liabilities		23,189
Total liabilities	$	4,688,287
Stockholders’ equity		370,978
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	5,059,265
Net interest margin			$	135,220			2.75	%

⁽¹⁾ Due to immaterial amount of income recognized on tax-exempt securities, yields were not calculated on a tax-equivalent basis.

⁽²⁾ Loans on non-accrual status are included in average balances.

⁽³⁾ See Net Interest Income table included in “Results of Operations” for additional information on our company’s average balances and operating interest and expenses.

Net interest income – Net interest income is the difference between interest earned on interest-earning assets and interest paid on funding sources. Net interest income is affected by changes in the volume and mix of these assets and liabilities, as well as by fluctuations in interest rates and portfolio management strategies.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, interest revenue for Stifel Bank of $243.8 million was generated from weighted-average interest-earning assets of $9.8 billion at a weighted-average interest rate of 2.50%. For the year ended December 31, 2015, interest revenue for Stifel Bank of $136.8 million was generated from weighted-average interest-earning assets of $5.2 billion at a weighted-average interest rate of 2.65%. For the year ended December 31, 2014, interest revenue for Stifel Bank of $143.1 million was generated from weighted-average interest-earning assets of $5.0 billion at a weighted-average interest rate of 2.87%. Interest-earning assets principally consist of residential, consumer, and commercial loans, securities, and federal funds sold.

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Interest expense represents interest on customer money market accounts, interest on time deposits, FHLB advances, and other interest expense. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities at Stifel Bank during the year ended December 31, 2016, was $9.2 billion at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.15%. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities at Stifel Bank during the year ended December 31, 2015, was $4.8 billion at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.16%. The average balance of interest-bearing liabilities at Stifel Bank during the year ended December 31, 2014, was $4.6 billion at a weighted-average interest rate of 0.17%.

The growth in Stifel Bank has been primarily funded by the growth in deposits associated with brokerage customers of Stifel and, to a lesser extent, with FHLB advances. At December 31, 2016, the balance of Stifel brokerage customer deposits at Stifel Bank was $11.5 billion compared to $6.6 billion at December 31, 2015.

The following table sets forth an analysis of the effect on net interest income of volume and rate changes for the periods indicated (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2015									Year Ended December 31, 2015 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Increase (decrease) due to:									Increase (decrease) due to:
	Volume			Rate			Total			Volume			Rate			Total
Interest income:
Federal funds sold	$	2,510		$	348		$	2,858		$	(263	)	$	6		$	(257	)
State and municipal securities:
Taxable		—			—			—			(256	)		(256	)		(512	)
Tax-exempt		(22	)		20			(2	)		(54	)		(946	)		(1,000	)
Mortgage-backed securities		15,327			(3,074	)		12,253			(6,801	)		(4,241	)		(11,042	)
Corporate fixed income securities		8,246			152			8,398			(3,571	)		107			(3,464	)
Asset-backed securities		28,293			4,725			33,018			(2,307	)		585			(1,722	)
FHLB and other capital stock		801			15			816			116			573			689
Loans
Securities-based loans		11,610			2,355			13,965			7,686			(829	)		6,857
Commercial and industrial		14,329			3,103			17,432			11,982			(2,314	)		9,668
Consumer		740			464			1,204			318			(16	)		302
Residential real estate		18,316			(3,402	)		14,914			1,411			(9,350	)		(7,939	)
Commercial real estate		1,543			(214	)		1,329			404			—			404
Home equity lines of credit		70			16			86			(54	)		4			(50	)
Construction and land		254			—			254			18			(2	)		16
Loans held for sale		163			292			455			4,448			(2,705	)		1,743
	$	102,180		$	4,800		$	106,980		$	13,077		$	(19,384	)	$	(6,307	)
Interest expense:
Deposits:
Money market	$	3,982		$	(3,444	)	$	538		$	153		$	(2,006	)	$	(1,853	)
Time deposits		(561	)		(146	)		(707	)		(118	)		1,380			1,262
Demand deposits		89			149			238			(4	)		13			9
Savings		—			—			—			—			—			—
FHLB advances		2,835			3,391			6,226			466			4			470
	$	6,345		$	(50	)	$	6,295		$	497		$	(609	)	$	(112	)

Increases and decreases in interest revenue and interest expense result from changes in average balances (volume) of interest-earning bank assets and liabilities, as well as changes in average interest rates. The effect of changes in volume is determined by multiplying the change in volume by the previous year’s average yield/cost. Similarly, the effect of rate changes is calculated by multiplying the change in average yield/cost by the previous year’s volume. Changes applicable to both volume and rate have been allocated proportionately.

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II. Investment Portfolio

The following tables provide a summary of the amortized cost and fair values of the available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities for the periods indicated (in thousands): 

	December 31, 2016
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains (1)		Gross Unrealized Losses (1)			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. government agency securities	$	4,213	$	2	$	(18	)	$	4,197
State and municipal securities		76,066		—		(3,576	)		72,490
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		340,738		298		(2,304	)		338,732
Commercial		77,417		59		(4,703	)		72,773
Non-agency		2,032		—		(140	)		1,892
Corporate fixed income securities		830,695		1,418		(8,602	)		823,511
Asset-backed securities		1,858,929		9,857		(1,068	)		1,867,718
	$	3,190,090	$	11,634	$	(20,411	)	$	3,181,313
Held-to-maturity securities (2)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	1,567,758	$	14,537	$	(17,037	)	$	1,565,258
Commercial		59,581		1,786		—			61,367
Non-agency		688		—		(13	)		675
Asset-backed securities		1,370,300		6,242		(3,396	)		1,373,146
Corporate fixed income securities		40,078		30		—			40,108
	$	3,038,405	$	22,595	$	(20,446	)	$	3,040,554

	December 31, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains (1)		Gross Unrealized Losses (1)			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. government agency securities	$	1,700	$	1	$	(3	)	$	1,698
State and municipal securities		75,953		28		(1,814	)		74,167
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		306,309		125		(1,541	)		304,893
Commercial		11,177		134		(1	)		11,310
Non-agency		2,679		2		(163	)		2,518
Corporate fixed income securities		321,017		743		(2,352	)		319,408
Asset-backed securities		922,563		774		(7,424	)		915,913
	$	1,641,398	$	1,807	$	(13,298	)	$	1,629,907
Held-to-maturity securities (2)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	1,257,808	$	23,346	$	(3,105	)	$	1,278,049
Commercial		59,521		1,832		—			61,353
Non-agency		929		—		(15	)		914
Asset-backed securities		496,996		2,076		(4,139	)		494,933
Corporate fixed income securities		40,145		—		(396	)		39,749
	$	1,855,399	$	27,254	$	(7,655	)	$	1,874,998

⁽¹⁾ Unrealized gains/(losses) related to available-for-sale securities are reported in other comprehensive loss.

⁽²⁾ Held-to-maturity securities are carried on the consolidated statements of financial condition at amortized cost, and the changes in the value of these securities, other than impairment charges, are not reported on the consolidated financial statements.

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	December 31, 2014
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains (1)		Gross Unrealized Losses (1)			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. government agency securities	$	1,613	$	1	$	(4	)	$	1,610
State and municipal securities		76,518		20		(2,137	)		74,401
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		206,982		3,137		(913	)		209,206
Commercial		107,100		633		(89	)		107,644
Non-agency		3,186		5		(54	)		3,137
Corporate fixed income securities		336,210		2,016		(820	)		337,406
Asset-backed securities		788,908		1,321		(10,155	)		780,074
	$	1,520,517	$	7,133	$	(14,172	)	$	1,513,478
Held-to-maturity securities (2)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	884,451	$	32,926	$	(42	)	$	917,335
Commercial		59,462		2,257		—			61,719
Non-agency		1,081		—		(17	)		1,064
Asset-backed securities		177,335		3,151		(2,645	)		177,841
Corporate fixed income securities		55,236		4		(1,223	)		54,017
	$	1,177,565	$	38,338	$	(3,927	)	$	1,211,976

⁽¹⁾ Unrealized gains/(losses) related to available-for-sale securities are reported in other comprehensive loss.

⁽²⁾ Held-to-maturity securities are carried on the consolidated statements of financial condition at amortized cost, and the changes in the value of these securities, other than impairment charges, are not reported on the consolidated financial statements.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

We evaluate all securities in an unrealized loss position quarterly to assess whether the impairment is other-than-temporary. Our other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) assessment is a subjective process requiring the use of judgments and assumptions. Accordingly, we consider a number of qualitative and quantitative criteria in our assessment, including the extent and duration of the impairment; recent events specific to the issuer and/or industry to which the issuer belongs; the payment structure of the security; external credit ratings and the failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments; the value of underlying collateral; and current market conditions.

If we determine that impairment on our debt securities is other-than-temporary and we have made the decision to sell the security or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis, we recognize the entire portion of the impairment in earnings. If we have not made a decision to sell the security and we do not expect that we will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis, we recognize only the credit component of OTTI in earnings. The remaining unrealized loss due to factors other than credit, or the non-credit component, is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. We determine the credit component based on the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows, discounted based on the purchase yield. The non-credit component represents the difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of expected future cash flows. Based on the evaluation, we did not recognize any credit-related OTTI during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

We estimate the portion of loss attributable to credit using a discounted cash flow model. Key assumptions used in estimating the expected cash flows include default rates, loss severity, and prepayment rates. Assumptions used can vary widely based on the collateral underlying the securities and are influenced by factors such as collateral type, loan interest rate, geographical location of the borrower, and borrower characteristics.

We believe the gross unrealized losses of $40.9 million related to our investment portfolio, as of December 31, 2016, are attributable to issuer-specific credit spreads and changes in market interest rates and asset spreads. We, therefore, do not expect to incur any credit losses related to these securities. In addition, we have no intent to sell these securities with unrealized losses, and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities prior to recovery of the amortized cost. Accordingly, we have concluded that the impairment on these securities is not other-than-temporary.

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The maturities and related weighted-average yields of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at December 31, 2016, are as follows (in thousands, except rates):

	Within 1 Year			1-5 Years			5-10 Years			After 10 Years			Total
Available-for-sale: (1)
U.S. government agency securities	$	1,351		$	2,846		$	—		$	—		$	4,197
State and municipal securities		301			375			16,821			54,993			72,490
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		—			—			480			338,252			338,732
Commercial		—			—			54,764			18,009			72,773
Non-agency		8			—			—			1,884			1,892
Corporate fixed income securities		22,301			675,058			126,152			—			823,511
Asset-backed securities		—			—			697,616			1,170,102			1,867,718
	$	23,961		$	678,279		$	895,833		$	1,583,240		$	3,181,313
Held-to-maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	—		$	—		$	170,493		$	1,397,265		$	1,567,758
Commercial		—			59,581			—			—			59,581
Non-agency		—			—			—			688			688
Asset-backed securities		—			—			141,576			1,228,724			1,370,300
Corporate fixed income securities		—			40,078			—			—			40,078
	$	—		$	99,659		$	312,069		$	2,626,677		$	3,038,405
Weighted-average yield (2)		1.44	%		2.21	%		2.76	%		2.45	%		2.48	%

⁽¹⁾ Due to the immaterial amount of income recognized on tax-exempt securities, yields were not calculated on a tax equivalent basis.

⁽²⁾ The weighted-average yield is computed using the expected maturity of each security weighted based on the amortized cost of each security.

We did not hold securities from any single issuer that exceeded ten percent of our shareholders’ equity at December 31, 2016.

III. Loan Portfolio

The following table presents the balance and associated percentage of each major loan category in Stifel Bank’s loan portfolio held for investment for the periods indicated (in thousands): 

				As of December 31,
	2016			2015			2014			2013			2012
Residential real estate	$	2,161,400		$	429,132		$	432,646		$	372,789		$	65,657
Commercial and industrial		1,710,399			1,216,656			896,853			552,333			300,034
Securities-based loans		1,614,033			1,388,953			732,799			508,866			425,295
Commercial real estate		78,711			92,623			15,902			12,284			12,805
Consumer		45,391			36,846			25,489			618			87
Home equity lines of credit		15,008			12,475			12,945			16,327			19,531
Construction and land		12,623			3,899			—			490			510
Total gross loans		5,637,565			3,180,584			2,116,634			1,463,707			823,919
Unamortized loan premium/(discount), net		858			(5,296	)		(30,533	)		(45,100	)		—
Unamortized loan origination costs, net		(2,021	)		(1,567	)		(1,631	)		(1,920	)		(1,207	)
Loans in process		(49	)		(419	)		1,681			334			1,370
Allowance for loan losses		(45,163	)		(29,787	)		(20,731	)		(12,668	)		(8,145	)
	$	5,591,190		$	3,143,515		$	2,065,420		$	1,404,353		$	815,937

 The maturities of the loan portfolio at December 31, 2016, are as follows (in thousands): 

Within 1 Year		1-5 Years		Over 5 Years		Total
$	3,297,040	$	148,146	$	2,192,379	$	5,637,565

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The sensitivity of loans with maturities in excess of one year at December 31, 2016, is as follows (in thousands):

	1-5 Years		Over 5 Years		Total
Variable or adjustable rate loans	$	87,892	$	2,117,639	$	2,205,531
Fixed rate loans		60,254		74,740		134,994
	$	148,146	$	2,192,379	$	2,340,525

 Changes in the allowance for loan losses at Stifel Bank were as follows (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
		2016			2015			2014			2013			2012
Allowance for loan losses, beginning of period	$	29,787		$	20,731		$	12,668		$	8,145		$	5,300
Provision for loan losses		15,659			9,069			8,531			8,842			3,004
Charge-offs:
Commercial and industrial		(267	)		—			(510	)		(3,864	)		—
Residential real estate		(13	)		(144	)		—			(501	)		(254	)
Consumer		(16	)		—			(16	)		—			—
Commercial real estate		—			—			—			—			—
Other		—			—			(5	)		(7	)		—
Total charge-offs		(296	)		(144	)		(531	)		(4,372	)		(254	)
Recoveries		13			131			63			53			95
Allowance for loan losses, end of period	$	45,163		$	29,787		$	20,731		$	12,668		$	8,145
Net charge-offs to average bank loans outstanding, net		0.01	%		0.05	%		0.03	%		0.40	%		0.02	%

 The following is a breakdown of the allowance for loan losses by type for the periods indicated (in thousands, except rates): 

	December 31, 2016					December 31, 2015
	Balance		Percent (1)			Balance		Percent (1)
Commercial and industrial	$	35,127		30.3	%	$	24,748		38.2	%
Securities-based loans		3,094		28.6			1,607		43.7
Residential real estate		2,660		38.4			1,241		13.5
Commercial real estate		1,363		1.4			264		2.9
Home equity lines of credit		371		0.3			290		0.4
Construction and land		232		0.2			78		0.1
Consumer		129		0.8			105		1.2
Qualitative		2,187		—			1,454		—
	$	45,163		100.0	%	$	29,787		100.0	%

	December 31, 2014					December 31, 2013
	Balance		Percent (1)			Balance		Percent (1)
Commercial and industrial	$	16,609		42.4	%	$	9,832		37.7	%
Securities-based loans		1,099		34.6			892		34.9
Consumer		156		1.2			—		—
Residential real estate		787		20.4			408		25.5
Home equity lines of credit		267		0.6			174		1.1
Commercial real estate		232		0.8			198		0.8
Construction and land		—		—			12		—
Qualitative		1,581		—			1,152		—
	$	20,731		100.0	%	$	12,668		100.0	%

⁽¹⁾ Loan category as a percentage of total loan portfolio.

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	December 31, 2012
	Balance		Percent (1)
Commercial and industrial	$	5,450		36.4	%
Commercial real estate		691		1.5
Securities-based loans		638		51.6
Residential real estate		408		8.0
Home equity lines of credit		195		2.4
Construction and land		13		0.1
Consumer		9		—
Qualitative		741		—
	$	8,145		100.0	%

⁽¹⁾ Loan category as a percentage of total loan portfolio.

A loan is determined to be impaired usually when principal or interest becomes 90 days past due or when collection becomes uncertain. At the time a loan is determined to be impaired, the accrual of interest and amortization of deferred loan origination fees is discontinued (“non-accrual status”) and any accrued and unpaid interest income is reversed. At December 31, 2016, we had $26.9 million of non-accrual loans, net of discounts, which included $9.7 million in troubled debt restructurings, for which there was a specific allowance of $3.4 million. At December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012, we had $0.9 million, $4.9 million, $1.5 million, and $1.8 million of non-accrual loans, respectively, which included $0.2 million, $1.0 million, $0.4 million, and $1.6 million of trouble debt restructurings, respectively, for which there was a specific allowance of $0.2 million, $0.3 million, $0.2 million, and $0.6 million, respectively.

The gross interest income related to impaired loans, which would have been recorded had these loans been current in accordance with their original terms, and the interest income recognized on these loans during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012, were insignificant to the consolidated financial statements.

See the section entitled “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” herein regarding our policies for establishing loan loss reserves, including placing loans on non-accrual status.

IV. Deposits

Deposits consist of money market and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and demand deposits. The average balances of deposits and the associated weighted-average interest rates for the periods indicated are as follows (in thousands, except percentages): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016					2015					2014
	Average Balance		Average Interest Rate			Average Balance		Average Interest Rate			Average Balance		Average Interest Rate
Demand deposits (interest-bearing)	$	8,606,888		0.08	%	$	4,576,530		0.14	%	$	4,482,857		0.18	%
Certificates of deposit (time deposits)		8,775		1.75			39,278		2.19			133,842		(0.30	)
Demand deposits (non-interest-bearing)		14,355	*				19,004	*				20,345	*
Savings accounts		18		—			17		—			520		—

* Not applicable.

Scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit greater than $100,000 at December 31, 2016, were as follows (in thousands): 

0-3 Months		3-6 Months		6-12 Months		Over 12 Months		Total
$	150	$	235	$	492	$	956	$	1,833

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V. Return on Equity and Assets

	Year Ended December 31,
		2016			2015			2014
Return on assets (net income as a percentage    of average total assets)		0.54	%		0.88	%		1.86	%
Return on equity (net income as a percentage    of average shareholders’ equity)		3.47			3.74			7.97
Dividend payout ratio (1)	—			—			—
Equity to assets ratio (average shareholders’ equity as a percentage    of average total assets)		15.75			23.43			23.42

⁽¹⁾ We did not declare or pay any dividends on our common stock during 2016, 2015, or 2014.

VI. Short-Term Borrowings

The following is a summary of our short-term borrowings for the periods indicated (in thousands, except rates):

	Short-Term Borrowings			FHLB Advances			Stock Loan
Year Ended December 31, 2016:
Amount outstanding at December 31, 2016	$	377,000		$	500,000		$	478,814
Weighted-average interest rate thereon		1.46	%		0.88	%		0.75	%
Maximum amount outstanding at any month-end	$	377,000		$	1,160,000		$	488,384
Average amount outstanding during the year	$	178,294		$	588,573		$	313,413
Weighted-average interest rate thereon		1.19	%		1.15	%		0.46	%
Year Ended December 31, 2015:
Amount outstanding at December 31, 2015	$	30,000		$	148,000		$	329,670
Weighted-average interest rate thereon		1.13	%		0.36	%		0.65	%
Maximum amount outstanding at any month-end	$	465,648		$	579,000		$	329,670
Average amount outstanding during the year	$	45,492		$	178,925		$	62,771
Weighted-average interest rate thereon		1.25	%		0.31	%		0.65	%
Year Ended December 31, 2014:
Amount outstanding at December 31, 2014	$	—		$	—		$	4,215
Weighted-average interest rate thereon		—	%		—	%	nm
Maximum amount outstanding at any month-end	$	414,900		$	225,000		$	79,164
Average amount outstanding during the year	$	97,815		$	27,534		$	45,758
Weighted-average interest rate thereon		1.12	%		0.29	%		0.17	%

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Results of Operations – Institutional Group

The following table presents consolidated financial information for the Institutional Group segment for the periods indicated (in thousands, except percentages): 

	For the Year Ended December 31,						Percentage Change						As a Percentage of Net Revenues for the Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014		2016 vs. 2015			2015 vs. 2014			2016			2015			2014
Revenues:
Commissions	$	238,775	$	241,528	$	220,689		(1.1	)%		9.4	%		23.5	%		24.8	%		22.1	%
Principal transactions		296,008		244,646		225,347		21.0			8.6			29.2			25.1			22.6
Capital raising		214,209		264,858		259,587		(19.1	)		2.0			21.1			27.1			26.0
Advisory fees		256,638		192,584		273,333		33.3			(29.5	)		25.3			19.7			27.4
Investment banking		470,847		457,442		532,920		2.9			(14.2	)		46.4			46.8			53.4
Interest		16,609		15,053		21,801		10.3			(31.0	)		1.6			1.5			2.2
Other income		7,087		26,594		5,695		(73.4	)		367.0			0.8			2.8			0.6
Total revenues		1,029,326		985,263		1,006,452		4.5			(2.1	)		101.5			101.0			100.9
Interest expense		15,162		9,669		9,381		56.8			3.1			1.5			1.0			0.9
Net revenues		1,014,164		975,594		997,071		4.0			(2.2	)		100.0			100.0			100.0
Non-interest expenses:
Compensation and benefits		608,171		596,561		612,330		1.9			(2.6	)		60.0			61.1			61.4
Occupancy and equipment rental		51,179		49,808		47,207		2.8			5.5			5.0			5.1			4.7
Communication and office supplies		64,049		64,168		55,570		(0.2	)		15.5			6.3			6.6			5.6
Commissions and floor brokerage		24,968		25,087		22,642		(0.5	)		10.8			2.5			2.6			2.3
Other operating expenses		101,654		98,928		93,776		2.8			5.5			10.0			10.1			9.4
Total non-interest expenses		850,021		834,552		831,525		1.9			0.4			83.8			85.5			83.4
Income before income taxes	$	164,143	$	141,042	$	165,546		16.4	%		(14.8	)%		16.2	%		14.5	%		16.6	%

Year Ended December 31, 2016, Compared With Year Ended December 31, 2015

NET REVENUES

For the year ended December 31, 2016, Institutional Group net revenues increased 4.0% to a record $1.0 billion from $975.6 million in 2015. The increase in net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016, was primarily attributable to an increase in advisory fees and fixed income brokerage revenues. The increase was offset by a decrease in capital-raising revenues and lower equity brokerage revenues. Net revenues during 2016 were positively impacted by the acquisitions of Eaton Partners in January 2016 and ISM in May 2016.

Commissions – For the year ended December 31, 2016, commission revenues decreased 1.1% to $238.8 million from $241.5 million in 2015.

Principal transactions – For the year ended December 31, 2016, principal transactions revenues increased 21.0% to $296.0 million from $244.6 million in 2015.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, fixed income brokerage revenues increased 20.5% to $302.5 million from $251.0 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to an improvement in fixed income trading volumes, as a result of the acquisition of the Sterne fixed income business in June 2015.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, equity brokerage revenues decreased 1.2% to $232.3 million from $235.2 million in 2015. The decrease is a result of declines in volume.

Investment banking – For the year ended December 31, 2016, investment banking revenues increased 2.9% to $470.8 million from $457.4 million in 2015. The increase is attributable to higher advisory fees, which was positively impacted by the acquisition of Eaton Partners in January 2016, offset by lower capital-raising revenues in 2016.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, advisory fees increased 33.3% to $256.6 million from $192.6 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in the number of advisory transactions over the comparable periods in 2015.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, capital-raising revenues decreased 19.1% to $214.2 million from $264.9 million in 2015.

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For the year ended December 31, 2016, equity capital-raising revenues decreased 34.3% to $106.2 million from $161.7 million in 2015. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in the number of transactions over 2015.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, fixed income capital-raising revenues increased 4.7% to $108.0 million from $103.2 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in the municipal bond origination business, primarily as a result of our acquisition of Sterne Agee in June 2015.

Interest income – For the year ended December 31, 2016, interest income increased 10.3% to $16.6 million from $15.1 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in dividend payments on our inventory positions.  

Other income – For the year ended December 31, 2016, other income decreased 73.4% to $7.1 million from $26.6 million in 2015. The decrease in other income is primarily attributed to lower investment gains in 2016. During 2015, we recognized a gain on the sale of certain assets that didn’t recur in 2016.

Interest expense – For the year ended December 31, 2016, interest expense increased 56.8% to $15.2 million from $9.7 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to higher inventory levels during 2016.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

For the year ended December 31, 2016, Institutional Group non-interest expenses increased 1.9% to $850.0 million from $834.6 million in 2015.

Compensation and benefits – For the year ended December 31, 2016, compensation and benefits expense increased 1.9% to $608.2 million from $596.6 million in 2015. The increase is principally due to the growth of the business and fixed compensation for the additional administrative support staff. Compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of net revenues was 60.0% for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to 61.1% in 2015.

Occupancy and equipment rental – For the year ended December 31, 2016, occupancy and equipment rental expense increased 2.8% to $51.2 million from $49.8 million in 2015. The increase is primarily due to an increase in rent expense.

Communications and office supplies – For the year ended December 31, 2016, communications and office supplies expense decreased 0.2% to $64.0 million from $64.2 million in 2015. The decrease is primarily attributable to lower supply expense, offset by higher communication expense.

Commissions and floor brokerage – For the year ended December 31, 2016, commissions and floor brokerage expense decreased 0.5% to $25.0 million from $25.1 million in 2015. The decrease is primarily attributable to lower clearing expenses.

Other operating expenses – For the year ended December 31, 2016, other operating expenses increased 2.8% to $101.7 million from $98.9 million in 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in legal expenses, offset by lower travel expenses.

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

For the year ended December 31, 2016, income before income taxes for the Institutional Group segment increased 16.4% to $164.1 million from $141.0 million in 2015. Profit margins (income before income taxes as a percentage of net revenues) have increased to 16.2% for the year ended December 31, 2016, from 14.5% in 2015 as a result of an increase in revenues offset by a slight increase in operating expenses.

Year Ended December 31, 2015, Compared With Year Ended December 31, 2014

NET REVENUES

For the year ended December 31, 2015, Institutional Group net revenues decreased 2.2% to $975.6 million from $997.1 million in 2014. The decrease in net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2015, over the comparable period in 2014, was primarily attributable to a decrease in advisory fees. The decrease was offset by improved capital-raising revenues and growth of brokerage revenues.

Commissions – For the year ended December 31, 2015, commission revenues increased 9.4% to $241.5 million from $220.7 million in 2014.

Principal transactions – For the year ended December 31, 2015, principal transactions revenues increased 8.6% to $244.6 million from $225.3 million in 2014.

For the year ended December 31, 2015, equity brokerage revenues decreased 5.9% to $235.2 million from $249.8 million in 2014. The decrease is a result of industry-wide declines in volume.

For the year ended December 31, 2015, fixed income institutional brokerage revenues increased 27.9% to $251.0 million from $196.2 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to an improvement in fixed income trading volumes, as a result of the acquisition of the Sterne fixed income business in June 2015.

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Investment banking – For the year ended December 31, 2015, investment banking revenues decreased 14.2% to $457.4 million from $532.9 million in 2014. The decrease is attributable to lower advisory fees, offset by higher capital-raising revenues in 2015.

For the year ended December 31, 2015, capital-raising revenues increased 2.0% to $264.9 million from $259.6 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in the number of advisory transactions over the comparable periods in 2014.

For the year ended December 31, 2015, equity capital-raising revenues decreased 20.0% to $161.7 million from $202.1 million in 2014. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in the number of transactions over 2014.

For the year ended December 31, 2015, fixed income capital-raising revenues increased 79.5% to $103.2 million from $57.5 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in the municipal bond origination business, primarily as a result of our acquisition of Sterne Agee in June 2015.

For the year ended December 31, 2015, advisory fees decreased 29.5% to $192.6 million from $273.3 million in 2014.

Interest income – For the year ended December 31, 2015, interest income decreased 31.0% to $15.1 million from $21.8 million in 2014.

Other income – For the year ended December 31, 2015, other income increased 367.0% to $26.6 million from $5.7 million in 2014.

Interest expense – For the year ended December 31, 2015, interest expense increased 3.1% to $9.7 million from $9.4 million in 2014.

NON-INTEREST EXPENSES

For the year ended December 31, 2015, Institutional Group non-interest expenses increased 0.4% to $834.6 million from $831.5 million in 2014.

Unless specifically discussed below, the fluctuations in non-interest expenses were primarily attributable to the continued growth of our Institutional Group segment. We have added 355 revenue producers and 91 support staff since December 31, 2014.

Compensation and benefits – For the year ended December 31, 2015, compensation and benefits expense decreased 2.6% to $596.6 million from $612.3 million in 2014. The decrease is principally due to a decrease in variable compensation, offset by an increase in fixed compensation for the additional administrative support staff. Compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of net revenues was 61.1% for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to 61.4% for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Occupancy and equipment rental – For the year ended December 31, 2015, occupancy and equipment rental expense increased 5.5% to $49.8 million from $47.2 million in 2014. The increase is primarily due to an increase in rent expense.

Communications and office supplies – For the year ended December 31, 2015, communications and office supplies expense increased 15.5% to $64.2 million from $55.6 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to the growth of the business, which has resulted in an increase in communication and quote equipment.

Commissions and floor brokerage – For the year ended December 31, 2015, commissions and floor brokerage expense increased 10.8% to $25.1 million from $22.6 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in clearing expenses.

Other operating expenses – For the year ended December 31, 2015, other operating expenses increased 5.5% to $98.9 million from $93.8 million in 2014. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in travel and promotion expenses and professional service fees.

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

For the year ended December 31, 2015, income before income taxes for the Institutional Group segment decreased 14.8% to $141.0 million from $165.5 million in 2014. Profit margins (income before income taxes as a percentage of net revenues) have decreased to 14.5% for the year ended December 31, 2015, from 16.6% in 2014 as a result of an increase in operating expenses and lower revenues.

Results of Operations – Other Segment

The following table presents consolidated financial information for the Other segment for the periods presented (in thousands, except percentages): 

	For the Year Ended December 31,									Percentage Change
	2016			2015			2014			2016 vs. 2015			2015 vs. 2014
Net revenues	$	(2,078	)	$	(21,313	)	$	(21,298	)		90.3	%		(0.1	)%
Non-interest expenses:
Compensation and benefits		247,267			190,730			87,923			29.6			116.9
Other operating expenses		202,534			169,558			112,509			19.4			50.7
Total non-interest expenses		449,801			360,288			200,432			24.8			79.8
Loss before income taxes	$	(451,879	)	$	(381,601	)	$	(221,730	)		18.4	%		72.1	%

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The other segment includes expenses related to the Company’s acquisition strategy, litigation-related expenses associated with previously disclosed matters, and the investments made in the Company’s infrastructure and control environment.

The expenses relating to the Company’s acquisition strategy, which are included in the other segment, consists of stock-based compensation and costs directly related to acquisitions and dispositions of certain businesses that are not representative of the costs of running our company’s ongoing business. The following shows the expenses that are part of the other segment related to acquisitions.

	For the Year Ended December 31,						Percentage Change
	2016		2015		2014		2016 vs. 2015			2015 vs. 2014
Non-interest expenses:
Compensation and benefits	$	105,518	$	96,772	$	25,914		9.0	%		273.4	%
Other operating expenses		82,209		60,831		16,218		35.1			275.1
Total non-interest expenses	$	187,727	$	157,603	$	42,132		19.1	%		274.1	%

The above expenses are related to the acquisitions of Eaton Partners and ISM in 2016; Barclays and Sterne in 2015; Merchant Capital, 1919 Investment Counsel, Oriel, and De La Rosa in 2014; and ZCM, the Fixed Income Sales and Trading Business from Knight Capital, and KBW in 2013.

During 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors removed the continuing service requirements associated with restricted stock units that were granted to certain employees of Barclays in December 2015. The awards were expensed at date of modification, resulting in a charge of $58.6 million during 2016. The fair value of the awards is based upon the closing price of our company’s common stock on the date of the grant of the awards.

Upon the close of the Sterne Agee acquisition, certain employees were granted restricted stock units of our company as retention. The fair value of the awards issued as retention was $23.8 million. The fair value of the awards is based upon the closing price of our company’s common stock on the date of grant. There are no continuing service requirements associated with these restricted stock units, and accordingly, they were expensed at date of grant.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we increased our legal reserves for previously disclosed legal matters. See Item 3, “Legal Proceedings,” the Company’s Form 10-K for a discussion of our legal matters. 

The expenses not associated with acquisition-related activities in the other segment are as follows:

	For the Year Ended December 31,						Percentage Change
	2016		2015		2014		2016 vs. 2015			2015 vs. 2014
Non-interest expenses:
Compensation and benefits	$	141,749	$	93,958	$	62,009		50.9	%		51.5	%
Other operating expenses		120,325		108,727		96,291		10.7			12.9
Total non-interest expenses	$	262,074	$	202,685	$	158,300		29.3	%		28.0	%

Non-interest expenses increased 29.3% from 2015, consisting of a $47.8 million, or 50.9%, increase in compensation and benefits and an $11.6 million, or 10.7%, increase in other operating expenses. The increases are attributable to the building out of our infrastructure and our regulatory compliance enhancement measures primarily to meet the enhanced prudential regulatory requirements imposed upon surpassing $10 billion in assets, which the Company did in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Analysis of Financial Condition

Our company’s consolidated statements of financial condition consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, trading inventory, bank loans, investments, goodwill, loans and advances to financial advisors, bank deposits, and payables. Total assets of $19.1 billion at December 31, 2016, were up 43.5% over December 31, 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to the growth of our investment portfolio, which consists of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities, and increases in bank loans as a result of our continued focus to grow the balance sheet at Stifel Bank. Our broker-dealer subsidiary’s gross assets and liabilities, including trading inventory, stock loan/borrow, receivables and payables from/to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations and clients, fluctuate with our business levels and overall market conditions.

As of December 31, 2016, our liabilities were comprised primarily of senior notes of $795.9 million, Federal Home Loan Bank advances of $500.0 million, borrowings of $377.0 million, deposits of $11.5 billion at Stifel Bank, and payables to customers of $842.0 million at our broker-dealer subsidiaries, as well as accounts payable and accrued expenses of $400.6 million, and accrued employee compensation of $295.4 million. To meet our obligations to clients and operating needs, we had $912.9 million in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2016. We also had client brokerage receivables of $1.4 billion at Stifel and $5.6 billion in loans held for investment at Stifel Bank.

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Cash Flow

Cash and cash equivalents increased $101.9 million to $912.9 million at December 31, 2016, from $811.0 million at December 31, 2015. Operating activities used cash of $287.6 million primarily due to an increase in operating assets and a decrease in operating liabilities, offset by the net effect of non-cash items and net income recognized in 2016. Investing activities used cash of $5.3 billion due to an increase in our loan portfolio, purchases of our available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities as part of the investment strategy at Stifel Bank, acquisitions, net of acquired cash, and fixed asset purchases, partially offset by proceeds from the maturity of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities. Financing activities provided cash of $5.7 billion primarily due to an increase in affiliated deposits, net borrowings from our unsecured credit facilities and FHLB advances, proceeds from our $200.0 million senior note issuance, and proceeds from our preferred stock issuance, offset by the redemption of our $150.0 million 5.375% senior notes and purchases of our common stock into treasury.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s senior management establishes the liquidity and capital policies of our company. The Company’s senior management reviews business performance relative to these policies, monitors the availability of alternative sources of financing, and oversees the liquidity and interest rate sensitivity of our company’s asset and liability position.

Our assets, consisting mainly of cash or assets readily convertible into cash, are our principal source of liquidity. The liquid nature of these assets provides for flexibility in managing and financing the projected operating needs of the business. These assets are financed primarily by our equity capital, corporate debt, debentures to trusts, client credit balances, short-term bank loans, proceeds from securities lending, and other payables. We currently finance our client accounts and firm trading positions through ordinary course borrowings at floating interest rates from various banks on a demand basis, securities lending, and repurchase agreements, with company-owned and client securities pledged as collateral. Changes in securities market volumes, related client borrowing demands, underwriting activity, and levels of securities inventory affect the amount of our financing requirements.

Our bank assets consist principally of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities, retained loans, and cash and cash equivalents. Stifel Bank’s current liquidity needs are generally met through deposits from brokerage clients and equity capital. We monitor the liquidity of Stifel Bank daily to ensure its ability to meet customer deposit withdrawals, maintain reserve requirements, and support asset growth.

As of December 31, 2016, we had $19.1 billion in assets, $9.4 billion of which consisted of cash or assets readily convertible into cash as follows (in thousands, except average days to conversion): 

	December 31,				Average
	2016		2015		Conversion
Cash and cash equivalents	$	912,932	$	811,019
Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations		1,024,752		601,831	5 days
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		248,588		160,423	1 day
Financial instruments owned at fair value		923,090		747,348	3 days
Available-for-sale securities at fair value		3,181,313		1,629,907	4 days
Held-to-maturity securities at amortized cost		3,038,405		1,855,399	3 days
Investments		76,768		103,357	10 days
Total cash and assets readily convertible to cash	$	9,405,848	$	5,909,284

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the amount of collateral by asset class is as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Contractual		Contingent		Contractual		Contingent
Cash and cash equivalents	$	67,672	$	—	$	59,068	$	—
Financial instruments owned at fair value		268,546		753,897		278,674		508,538
Available-for-sale securities at fair value		—		3,725,972		—		2,032,503
Investments		—		40,000		—		35,688
	$	336,218	$	4,519,869	$	337,742	$	2,576,729

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Liquidity Available From Subsidiaries

Liquidity is principally available to our company from Stifel and Stifel Bank.

Stifel is required to maintain net capital equal to the greater of $1 million or 2% of aggregate debit items arising from client transactions. Covenants in Stifel’s committed secured financing facilities require its net capital to be a minimum of 7% of aggregate debit items. At December 31, 2016, Stifel significantly exceeded both the minimum regulatory and its financing covenants net capital requirements. At that date, Stifel had excess net capital of $228.8 million. There are also limitations on the amount of dividends that may be declared by a broker-dealer without FINRA approval.

Stifel Bank may pay dividends to the parent company without prior approval by its regulator as long as the dividend does not exceed the sum of Stifel Bank’s current calendar year and the previous two calendar years’ retained net income and Stifel Bank maintains its targeted capital to risk-weighted assets ratios.

Although we have liquidity available to us from our other subsidiaries, the available amounts are not as significant as the amounts described above and, in certain instances, may be subject to regulatory requirements.

Capital Management

We have an ongoing authorization from the Board of Directors to repurchase our common stock in the open market or in negotiated transactions. At December 31, 2016, the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under this plan was 7.4 million. We utilize the share repurchase program to manage our equity capital relative to the growth of our business and help to meet obligations under our employee benefit plans. We currently do not pay cash dividends on our common stock.

Liquidity Risk Management

Our businesses are diverse, and our liquidity needs are determined by many factors, including market movements, collateral requirements, and client commitments, all of which can change dramatically in a difficult funding environment. During a liquidity crisis, credit-sensitive funding, including unsecured debt and some types of secured financing agreements, may be unavailable, and the terms (e.g., interest rates, collateral provisions, and tenor) or availability of other types of secured financing may change. We manage liquidity risk by diversifying our funding sources across products and among individual counterparties within those products.

As a holding company, whereby all of our operations are conducted through our subsidiaries, our cash flow and our ability to service our debt, including the notes, depend upon the earnings of our subsidiaries. Our subsidiaries are separate and distinct legal entities. Our subsidiaries have no obligation to pay any amounts due on the notes or to provide us with funds to pay our obligations, whether by dividends, distributions, loans, or other payments.

Our liquidity requirements may change in the event we need to raise more funds than anticipated to increase inventory positions, support more rapid expansion, develop new or enhanced services and products, acquire technologies, or respond to other unanticipated liquidity requirements. We primarily rely on financing activities and distributions from our subsidiaries for funds to implement our business and growth strategies and repurchase our shares. Net capital rules, restrictions under our borrowing arrangements of our subsidiaries, as well as the earnings, financial condition, and cash requirements of our subsidiaries, may each limit distributions to us from our subsidiaries.

The availability of outside financing, including access to the capital markets and bank lending, depends on a variety of factors, such as market conditions, the general availability of credit, the volume of trading activities, the overall availability of credit to the financial services sector, and our credit rating. Our cost and availability of funding may be adversely affected by illiquid credit markets and wider credit spreads. As a result of any future concerns about the stability of the markets generally and the strength of counterparties specifically, lenders may from time to time curtail, or even cease to provide, funding to borrowers.

Our liquidity management policies are designed to mitigate the potential risk that we may be unable to access adequate financing to service our financial obligations without material business impact. The principal elements of our liquidity management framework are: (a) daily monitoring of our liquidity needs at the holding company and significant subsidiary level, (b) stress testing the liquidity positions of Stifel and Stifel Bank, and (c) diversification of our funding sources.

Monitoring of liquidity – Senior management establishes our liquidity and capital policies. These policies include senior management’s review of short- and long-term cash flow forecasts, review of monthly capital expenditures, the monitoring of the availability of alternative sources of financing, and the daily monitoring of liquidity in our significant subsidiaries. Our decisions on the allocation of capital to our business units consider, among other factors, projected profitability and cash flow, risk, and impact on future liquidity needs. Our treasury department assists in evaluating, monitoring, and controlling the impact that our business activities have on our financial condition, liquidity, and capital structure, as well as maintains our relationships with various lenders. The objectives of these policies are to support the successful execution of our business strategies while ensuring ongoing and sufficient liquidity.

Liquidity stress testing (Firmwide) – A liquidity stress test model is maintained by the Company that measures liquidity outflows across multiple scenarios at the major operating subsidiaries and details the corresponding impact to our holding company and the overall consolidated firm. Liquidity stress tests are utilized to ensure that current exposures are consistent with the Company’s

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established liquidity risk tolerance and, more specifically, to identify and quantify sources of potential liquidity strain. Further, the stress tests are utilized to analyze possible impacts on the Company’s cash flows, liquidity position, profitability, and solvency. The outflows are modeled over a 30-day liquidity stress timeframe and include the impact of idiosyncratic and macro-economic stress events.

The assumptions utilized in the Company’s liquidity stress tests include, but are not limited to, the following:

• No government support

• No access to equity and unsecured debt markets within the stress horizon

• Higher haircuts and significantly lower availability of secured funding

• Additional collateral that would be required by trading counter-parties, certain exchanges, and clearing organizations related to credit rating downgrades

• Additional collateral that would be required due to collateral substitution, collateral disputes, and uncalled collateral

• Drawdowns on unfunded commitments provided to third parties

• Client cash withdrawals and reduction in customer short positions that fund long positions

• Return of securities borrowed on an uncollateralized basis

• Maturity roll-off of outstanding letters of credit with no further issuance

At December 31, 2016, the Company maintained sufficient liquidity to meet current and contingent funding obligations as modeled in its liquidity stress test model.

Liquidity stress testing (Stifel Bank) – Stifel Bank performs three primary stress tests on its liquidity position. These stress tests are based on the following company-specific stresses: (1) the amount of deposit run-off that Stifel Bank could withstand over a one-month period of time based on its on-balance sheet liquidity and available credit, (2) Stifel Bank’s ability to fund operations if all available credit were to be drawn immediately, with no additional available credit, and (3) Stifel Bank’s ability to fund operations under a regulatory prompt corrective action. The goal of these stress tests is to determine Stifel Bank’s ability to fund continuing operations under significant pressures on both assets and liabilities.

Under all stress tests, Stifel Bank considers cash and highly liquid investments as available to meet liquidity needs. In its analysis, Stifel Bank considers agency mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, and commercial mortgage-backed securities as highly liquid. In addition to being able to be readily financed at modest haircut levels, Stifel Bank estimates that each of the individual securities within each of the asset classes described above could be sold into the market and converted into cash within three business days under normal market conditions, assuming that the entire portfolio of a given asset class was not simultaneously liquidated. At December 31, 2016, available cash and highly liquid investments comprised approximately 25% of Stifel Bank’s assets, which was well in excess of its internal target.

In addition to these stress tests, Stifel Bank management performs a daily liquidity review. The daily analysis provides Stifel Bank management with all major fluctuations in liquidity. The analysis also tracks the proportion of deposits that Stifel Bank is sweeping from its affiliated broker-dealer, Stifel. On a monthly basis, liquidity key performance indicators and compliance with liquidity policy limits are reported to the Board of Directors. Stifel Bank has not violated any internal liquidity policy limits.

Funding Sources

The Company pursues a strategy of diversification of secured and unsecured funding sources (by product and by investor) and attempts to ensure that the tenor of the Company’s liabilities equals or exceeds the expected holding period of the assets being financed. The Company funds its balance sheet through diverse sources. These sources may include the Company’s equity capital, long-term debt, repurchase agreements, securities lending, deposits, committed and uncommitted credit facilities, FHLB advances, and federal funds agreements. At December 31, 2016, we have $53.0 million of ARS. Any redemptions by issuers of the ARS will create liquidity during the period in which the redemption occurs. ARS redemptions have been at par, and we believe will continue to be at or near par.

Cash and Cash Equivalents – We held $912.9 million of cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2016, compared to $811.0 million at December 31, 2015. Cash and cash equivalents provide immediate sources of funds to meet our liquidity needs.

Securities Available-for-Sale – We held $3.2 billion in available-for-sale investment securities at December 31, 2016, compared to $1.6 billion at December 31, 2015. As of December 31, 2016, the weighted-average life of the investment securities portfolio was approximately 2.2 years. These investment securities provide increased liquidity and flexibility to support our company’s funding requirements.

We monitor our investment portfolio for other-than-temporary impairment based on a number of criteria, including the size of the unrealized loss position, the duration for which the security has been in a loss position, credit rating, the nature of the investments, and

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current market conditions. For debt securities, we also consider any intent to sell the security and the likelihood we will be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery. We continually monitor the ratings of our security holdings and conduct regular reviews of our credit-sensitive assets.

Deposits – Deposits have become one of our largest funding sources. Deposits provide a stable, low-cost source of funds that we utilize to fund loan and asset growth and to diversify funding sources. We have continued to expand our deposit-gathering efforts through our existing private client network and through expansion. These channels offer a broad set of deposit products that include demand deposits, money market deposits, and certificates of deposit (“CDs”).

As of December 31, 2016, we had $11.5 billion in deposits compared to $6.6 billion at December 31, 2015. The growth in deposits is primarily attributable to the increase in brokerage deposits held by the bank. Our core deposits are comprised of non-interest-bearing deposits, money market deposit accounts, savings accounts, and CDs.

Short-term borrowings – Our short-term financing is generally obtained through short-term bank line financing on an uncommitted, secured basis and securities lending arrangements. We borrow from various banks on a demand basis with company-owned and customer securities pledged as collateral. The value of customer-owned securities used as collateral is not reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition. We also have an unsecured, committed bank line available.

Our uncommitted secured lines of credit at December 31, 2016, totaled $1.0 billion with six banks and are dependent on having appropriate collateral, as determined by the bank agreements, to secure an advance under the line. The availability of our uncommitted lines is subject to approval by the individual banks each time an advance is requested and may be denied. Our peak daily borrowing on our uncommitted secured lines was $525.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2016. There are no compensating balance requirements under these arrangements. Any borrowings on secured lines of credit are day-to-day and are generally utilized to finance certain fixed income securities. At December 31, 2016, our uncommitted secured lines of credit were collateralized by company-owned securities valued at $511.1 million.

The Federal Home Loan advances as of December 31, 2016, are floating-rate advances. The weighted average interest rates during the year ended December 31, 2016, on these advances is 1.15%. The advances are secured by Stifel Bank’s residential mortgage loan portfolio and investment portfolio. The interest rates reset on a daily basis. Stifel Bank has the option to prepay these advances without penalty on the interest reset date.

Unsecured short-term borrowings – Our committed short-term bank line financing at December 31, 2016, consisted of a $100.0 million revolving credit facility. The credit facility expires in December 2017. The applicable interest rate under the revolving credit facility is calculated as a per annum rate equal to LIBOR plus 2.00%, as defined in the revolving credit facility.

We can draw upon this line as long as certain restrictive covenants are maintained. Under our revolving credit facility, we are required to maintain compliance with a minimum consolidated tangible net worth covenant, as defined, and a maximum consolidated total capitalization ratio covenant, as defined. At December 31, 2016, we had no advances on our revolving credit facility and were in compliance with all covenants. Our revolving credit facility contains customary events of default, including, without limitation, payment defaults, breaches of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults to similar obligations, certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, and judgment defaults. In addition, Stifel, our broker-dealer subsidiary, is required to maintain compliance with a minimum regulatory net capital covenant of not less than 7% of aggregate debits, as defined in the revolving credit facility.

Federal Home Loan Bank Advances and other secured financing – Stifel Bank has borrowing capacity with the Federal Home Loan Bank of $3.8 billion at December 31, 2016, and a $25.0 million federal funds agreement for the purpose of purchasing short-term funds should additional liquidity be needed. At December 31, 2016, outstanding FHLB advances were $500.0 million. Stifel Bank is eligible to participate in the Federal Reserve’s discount window program; however, Stifel Bank does not view borrowings from the Federal Reserve as a primary means of funding. The credit available in this program is subject to periodic review, may be terminated or reduced at the discretion of the Federal Reserve, and is secured by securities. Stifel Bank has borrowing capacity of $1.7 billion with the Federal Reserve’s discount window at December 31, 2016. Stifel Bank receives overnight funds from excess cash held in Stifel brokerage accounts, which are deposited into a money market account. These balances totaled $11.5 billion at December 31, 2016. At December 31, 2016, there was $19.3 billion in client money market and FDIC-insured product balances.

Public Offering of Senior Notes – On December 18, 2012, we issued $150.0 million principal amount of 5.375% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “December 2012 Notes”). Interest on the December 2012 Notes accrue from December 21, 2012, and will be paid quarterly in arrears on January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15 of each year, commencing on April 15, 2013. The December 2012 Notes mature on December 31, 2022. We may redeem the December 2012 Notes in whole or in part on or after December 31, 2016, at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. Proceeds from the December 2012 Notes issuance of $146.1 million, after discounts, commissions, and expenses, were used for general corporate purposes. We received a BBB- rating on the December 2012 Notes. The notes were redeemed in July 2016.

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On July 15, 2014, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.250% senior notes due July 2024 (the “2014 Notes”). Interest on the 2014 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. We may redeem the 2014 Notes in whole or in part, at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. Proceeds from the 2014 Notes issuance of $295.6 million, after discounts, commissions, and expenses, were used for general corporate purposes. In July 2016, we issued an additional $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% senior notes due 2024. In July 2014, we received a BBB- rating on the 2014 Notes.

On December 1, 2015, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.50% senior notes due December 2020 (the “2015 Notes”). Interest on the 2015 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. We may redeem the 2015 Notes in whole or in part, at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. Proceeds from the 2015 Notes issuance of $297.0 million, after discounts, commissions, and expenses, were used for general corporate purposes. In December 2015, we received a BBB- rating on the 2015 Notes.

Public Offering of Preferred Stock – On July 11, 2016, we completed an underwritten registered public offering of $150 million perpetual 6.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. Proceeds from the issuance were used for general corporate purposes.

Credit Rating

We believe our current rating depends upon a number of factors, including industry dynamics, operating and economic environment, operating results, operating margins, earnings trends and volatility, balance sheet composition, liquidity and liquidity management, our capital structure, our overall risk management, business diversification, and our market share and competitive position in the markets in which we operate. Deteriorations in any of these factors could impact our credit rating. A reduction in our credit rating could adversely affect our liquidity and competitive position, increase our incremental borrowing costs, limit our access to the capital markets, or trigger our obligations under certain financial agreements. As such, we may not be able to successfully obtain additional outside financing to fund our operations on favorable terms, or at all.

We believe our existing assets, a significant portion of which are liquid in nature, together with the funds from operations, available informal short-term credit arrangements, and our ability to raise additional capital will provide sufficient resources to meet our present and anticipated financing needs.

Use of Capital Resources – On January 4, 2016, we completed the acquisition of Eaton Partners, a global fund placement and advisory firm. Eaton Partners will retain its brand name and will be run as a Stifel company. Purchase consideration consisted of cash and common stock.

On May 3, 2016, we completed the acquisition of ISM, an independent investment bank focused on international debt capital markets. The acquisition of ISM adds to our company’s debt capital markets origination, sales and research capabilities in Europe, including an end-to-end platform for convertible securities and other equity-linked debt instruments. Purchase consideration consisted of cash and common stock.

On August 12, 2016, (the “redemption date”), we redeemed 100% of our company’s outstanding 5.375% Senior Notes due 2022. The redemption price was equal to the sum of the principal amount of the Notes outstanding and accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes up to, but not including, the redemption date.

On January 3, 2017, we completed the acquisition of City Financial Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, City Securities Corporation, an independent investment bank focused primarily on offering wealth management and public finance services across the Midwest and Indiana. Purchase consideration consisted of cash and common stock.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we repurchased $113.5 million, or 3.4 million shares, at an average price of $33.22 per share.

The following table summarizes the activity related to our company’s note receivable from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016 (in thousands): 

	2016			2015
Beginning balance – January 1	$	401,293		$	197,757
Notes issued – organic growth		93,667			66,045
Notes issued – acquisitions (1), (2)		1,250			174,846
Amortization		(94,754	)		(53,913	)
Other		(5,138	)		16,558
Ending balance – December 31	$	396,318		$	401,293

⁽¹⁾ Notes issued in conjunction with the acquisitions of Sterne and Barclays in 2015 and ISM in 2016.

⁽²⁾ Includes approximately $74.0 million in notes assumed from the acquisitions of Sterne and Barclays in 2015.

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We have paid $93.7 million in the form of upfront notes to financial advisors for transition pay during the year ended December 31, 2016. As we continue to take advantage of the opportunities created by market displacement and as competition for skilled professionals in the industry increases, we may decide to devote more significant resources to attracting and retaining qualified personnel.

We utilize transition pay, principally in the form of upfront demand notes, to aid financial advisors, who have elected to join our firm, to supplement their lost compensation while transitioning their customers’ accounts to the Stifel platform. The initial value of the notes is determined primarily by the financial advisors’ trailing production and assets under management. These notes are generally forgiven over a five- to ten-year period based on production. The future estimated amortization expense of the upfront notes, assuming current-year production levels and static growth for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and thereafter, is $89.3 million, $74.3 million, $59.4 million, $44.3 million, $33.3 million, and $83.1 million, respectively. These estimates could change if we continue to grow our business through expansion or experience increased production levels.

We maintain several incentive stock award plans that provide for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance awards, stock units, and debentures to our employees. Historically, we have granted stock units to our employees as part of our retention program. A stock unit represents the right to receive a share of common stock from our company at a designated time in the future without cash payment by the employee and is issued in lieu of cash incentive, principally for deferred compensation and employee retention plans. The restricted stock units generally vest over the next one to eight years after issuance and are distributed at predetermined future payable dates once vesting occurs. At December 31, 2016, the total number of stock units outstanding was 21.8 million, of which 16.3 million were unvested. At December 31, 2016, there was unrecognized compensation cost for stock units of approximately $379.1 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.2 years.

The future estimated compensation expense of the unvested units, assuming current year forfeiture levels and static growth for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and thereafter, is $100.7 million, $86.1 million, $67.5 million, $54.7 million, $30.8 million, and $39.3 million, respectively. These estimates could change if our forfeitures change from historical levels.

Net Capital Requirements – We operate in a highly regulated environment and are subject to capital requirements, which may limit distributions to our company from our subsidiaries. Distributions from our broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject to net capital rules. These subsidiaries have historically operated in excess of minimum net capital requirements. However, if distributions were to be limited in the future due to the failure of our subsidiaries to comply with the net capital rules or a change in the net capital rules, it could have a material and adverse effect to our company by limiting our operations that require intensive use of capital, such as underwriting or trading activities, or limit our ability to implement our business and growth strategies, pay interest on and repay the principal of our debt, and/or repurchase our common stock. Our non-broker-dealer subsidiary, Stifel Bank, is also subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies. Our broker-dealer subsidiaries and Stifel Bank have consistently operated in excess of their capital adequacy requirements.

At December 31, 2016, Stifel had net capital of $228.8 million, which was 15.3% of aggregate debit items and $198.8 million in excess of its minimum required net capital. At December 31, 2016, all of our broker-dealer subsidiaries’ net capital exceeded the minimum net capital required under the SEC rule. At December 31, 2016, SNEL’s capital and reserves were in excess of the financial resources requirement under the rules of the FCA. At December 31, 2016, Stifel Bank was considered well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. See Note 20 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for details of our regulatory capital requirements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

In preparing our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC, we make assumptions, judgments, and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our assumptions, judgments, and estimates on historical experience and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. On a regular basis, we evaluate our assumptions, judgments, and estimates. We also discuss our critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

We believe that the assumptions, judgments, and estimates involved in the accounting policies described below have the greatest potential impact on our consolidated financial statements. These areas are key components of our results of operations and are based on complex rules that require us to make assumptions, judgments, and estimates, so we consider these to be our critical accounting policies. Historically, our assumptions, judgments, and estimates relative to our critical accounting policies and estimates have not differed materially from actual results.

For a full description of these and other accounting policies, see Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Valuation of Financial Instruments

We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including cash equivalents, trading securities owned, available-for-sale securities, investments, trading securities sold, but not yet purchased, and derivatives.

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Trading securities owned and pledged and trading securities sold, but not yet purchased, are carried at fair value on the consolidated statements of financial condition, with unrealized gains and losses reflected on the consolidated statements of operations.

The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, or an exit price. The degree of judgment used in measuring the fair value of financial instruments generally correlates to the level of pricing observability. Financial instruments with readily available active quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices in active markets generally have more pricing observability and less judgment used in measuring fair value. Conversely, financial instruments rarely traded or not quoted have less pricing observability and are measured at fair value using valuation models that require more judgment. Pricing observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of financial instrument, whether the financial instrument is new to the market and not yet established, the characteristics specific to the transaction, and overall market conditions generally.

When available, we use observable market prices, observable market parameters, or broker or dealer quotes (bid and ask prices) to derive the fair value of financial instruments. In the case of financial instruments transacted on recognized exchanges, the observable market prices represent quotations for completed transactions from the exchange on which the financial instrument is principally traded.

A substantial percentage of the fair value of our trading securities and other investments owned, trading securities pledged as collateral, and trading securities sold, but not yet purchased, are based on observable market prices, observable market parameters, or derived from broker or dealer prices. The availability of observable market prices and pricing parameters can vary from product to product. Where available, observable market prices and pricing or market parameters in a product may be used to derive a price without requiring significant judgment. In certain markets, observable market prices or market parameters are not available for all products, and fair value is determined using techniques appropriate for each particular product. These techniques involve some degree of judgment.

For investments in illiquid or privately held securities that do not have readily determinable fair values, the determination of fair value requires us to estimate the value of the securities using the best information available. Among the factors we consider in determining the fair value of investments are the cost of the investment, terms and liquidity, developments since the acquisition of the investment, the sales price of recently issued securities, the financial condition and operating results of the issuer, earnings trends and consistency of operating cash flows, the long-term business potential of the issuer, the quoted market price of securities with similar quality and yield that are publicly traded, and other factors generally pertinent to the valuation of investments. In instances where a security is subject to transfer restrictions, the value of the security is based primarily on the quoted price of a similar security without restriction but may be reduced by an amount estimated to reflect such restrictions. The fair value of these investments is subject to a high degree of volatility and may be susceptible to significant fluctuation in the near term, and the differences could be material.

We have categorized our financial instruments measured at fair value into a three-level classification in accordance with Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures.” Fair value measurements of financial instruments that use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities are generally categorized as Level 1, and fair value measurements of financial instruments that have no direct observable levels are generally categorized as Level 3. All other fair value measurements of financial instruments that do not fall within the Level 1 or Level 3 classification are considered Level 2. The lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of a financial instrument is used to categorize the instrument and reflects the judgment of management.

Level 3 financial instruments have little to no pricing observability as of the report date. These financial instruments do not have active two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. We have identified Level 3 financial instruments to include certain asset-backed securities, consisting of collateral loan obligation securities, that have experienced low volumes of executed transactions, certain corporate bonds and equity securities where there was less frequent or nominal market activity, investments in private equity funds, and auction rate securities for which the market has been dislocated and largely ceased to function. Our Level 3 asset-backed securities are valued using cash flow models that utilize unobservable inputs. Level 3 corporate bonds are valued using prices from comparable securities. Equity securities with unobservable inputs are valued using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs require significant management judgment. Auction rate securities are valued based upon our expectations of issuer redemptions and using internal models.

Investments in Partnerships

Investments in partnerships and other investments include our general and limited partnership interests in investment partnerships and direct investments in non-public companies. These interests are carried at estimated fair value. The net assets of investment partnerships consist primarily of investments in non-marketable securities. The underlying investments held by such partnerships and direct investments in non-public companies are valued based on estimated fair value ultimately determined by us in our capacity as general partner or investor and, in the case of an investment in an unaffiliated investment partnership, are based on financial statements prepared by an unaffiliated general partner. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, fair values of these non-marketable investments may differ from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for these investments, and the differences could be material. Increases and decreases in estimated fair value are recorded based on underlying information of these non-public company investments, including third-party transactions evidencing a change in value, market comparable, operating

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cash flows and financial performance of the companies, trends within sectors and/or regions, underlying business models, expected exit timing and strategy, and specific rights or terms associated with the investment, such as conversion features and liquidation preferences. In cases where an estimate of fair value is determined based on financial statements prepared by an unaffiliated general partner, such financial statements are generally unaudited other than audited year-end financial statements. Upon receipt of audited financial statements from an investment partnership, we adjust the fair value of the investments to reflect the audited partnership results if they differ from initial estimates. We also perform procedures to evaluate fair value estimates provided by unaffiliated general partners. At December 31, 2016, we had commitments to invest in affiliated and unaffiliated investment partnerships of $12.4 million. These commitments are generally called as investment opportunities are identified by the underlying partnerships. These commitments may be called in full at any time.

The investment partnerships in which we are general partner may allocate carried interest and make carried interest distributions, which represent an additional allocation of net realized and unrealized gains to the general partner if the partnerships’ investment performance reaches a threshold as defined in the respective partnership agreements. These allocations are recognized in revenue as realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments in partnerships. Our recognition of allocations of carried interest gains and losses from the investment partnerships in revenue is not adjusted to reflect expectations about future performance of the partnerships.

As the investment partnerships realize proceeds from the sale of their investments, they may make cash distributions as provided for in the partnership agreements. Distributions that result from carried interest may subsequently become subject to claw back if the fair value of private equity partnership assets subsequently decreases in fair value. To the extent these decreases in fair value and allocated losses exceed our capital account balance, a liability is recorded by us. These liabilities for claw back obligations are not required to be paid to the investment partnerships until the dissolution of such partnerships, and are only required to be paid if the cumulative amounts actually distributed exceed the amount due based on the cumulative operating results of the partnerships.

We earn fees from the investment partnerships that we manage or of which we are a general partner. Such management fees are generally based on the net assets or committed capital of the underlying partnerships. We have agreed, in certain cases, to waive management fees, in lieu of making a cash contribution, in satisfaction of our general partner investment commitments to the investment partnerships. In these cases, we generally recognize our management fee revenues at the time when we are allocated a special profit interest in realized gains from these partnerships.

Contingencies

We are involved in various pending and potential legal proceedings related to our business, including litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings. Some of these matters involve claims for substantial amounts, including claims for punitive damages. We have, after consultation with outside legal counsel and consideration of facts currently known by management, recorded estimated losses in accordance with Topic 450 (“Topic 450”), “Contingencies,” to the extent that claims are probable of loss and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The determination of these reserve amounts requires us to use significant judgment, and our final liabilities may ultimately be materially different. This determination is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are subject to potentially significant revision as more information becomes available and due to subsequent events. In making these determinations, we consider many factors, including, but not limited to, the loss and damages sought by the plaintiff or claimant, the basis and validity of the claim, the likelihood of a successful defense against the claim, and the potential for, and magnitude of, damages or settlements from such pending and potential litigation and arbitration proceedings, and fines and penalties or orders from regulatory agencies. See Item 3, “Legal Proceedings,” in Part I of the Company’s Form 10-K for information on our legal, regulatory, and arbitration proceedings.

Allowance for Loan Losses

We regularly review the loan portfolio and have established an allowance for loan losses for inherent losses estimated to have occurred in the loan portfolio through a provision for loan losses charged to income. In providing for the allowance for loan losses, we consider historical loss experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due, according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, will not be collectible. Factors considered in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. We determine the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower’s prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

Once a loan is determined to be impaired, when principal or interest becomes 90 days past due or when collection becomes uncertain, the accrual of interest and amortization of deferred loan origination fees is discontinued (“non-accrual status”), and any accrued and unpaid interest income is reversed. Loans placed on non-accrual status are returned to accrual status when all delinquent principal and interest payments are collected and the collectability of future principal and interest payments is reasonably assured. Loan losses are

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charged against the allowance when we believe the uncollectability of a loan balance is certain. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance for loan loss.

Large groups of smaller balance homogenous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, we do not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment measurements. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for non-homogeneous loans, and a specific allowance is established for individual loans determined to be impaired. Impairment is measured by comparing the carrying value of the impaired loan to the present value of its expected cash flow discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Our derivative instruments are carried on the consolidated statement of financial condition at fair value. We utilize these derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in earnings caused by interest rate volatility. Our company’s goal is to manage sensitivity to changes in rates by offsetting the repricing or maturity characteristics of certain assets and liabilities, thereby limiting the impact on earnings. The use of derivative instruments does expose our company to credit and market risk. We manage credit risk through strict counterparty credit risk limits and/or collateralization agreements. At inception, we determine if a derivative instrument meets the criteria for hedge accounting under Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” Ongoing effectiveness evaluations are made for instruments that are designated and qualify as hedges. If the derivative does not qualify for hedge accounting, no assessment of effectiveness is needed.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes and related tax reserves is based on our consideration of known liabilities and tax contingencies for multiple taxing authorities. Known liabilities are amounts that will appear on current tax returns, amounts that have been agreed to in revenue agent revisions as the result of examinations by the taxing authorities, and amounts that will follow from such examinations but affect years other than those being examined. Tax contingencies are liabilities that might arise from a successful challenge by the taxing authorities taking a contrary position or interpretation regarding the application of tax law to our tax return filings. Factors considered in estimating our liability are results of tax audits, historical experience, and consultation with tax attorneys and other experts.

Topic 740 (“Topic 740”), “Income Taxes,” clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity’s financial statements and prescribed recognition threshold and measurement attributes for financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. The impact of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. Additionally, Topic 740 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Under the provisions of Topic 805, “Business Combinations,” we record all assets and liabilities acquired in purchase acquisitions, including goodwill and other intangible assets, at fair value. Determining the fair value of assets and liabilities requires certain estimates.

Goodwill for certain acquisitions is deductible for tax purposes. The amortization of goodwill for tax purposes creates a cash tax savings due to a reduction in the current taxes payable. We have recorded cash tax savings for the year ending December 31, 2016, of $9.5 million and anticipate cumulative future cash savings of $90.0 million as of result of the tax amortization of goodwill.

In accordance with Topic 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other,” indefinite-life intangible assets and goodwill are not amortized. Rather, they are subject to impairment testing on an annual basis, or more often if events or circumstances indicate there may be impairment. This test involves assigning tangible assets and liabilities as well as identified intangible assets and goodwill to reporting units and comparing the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying amount. If the fair value is less than the carrying amount, a further test is required to measure the amount of the impairment. We have elected to test for goodwill impairment in the third quarter of each calendar year.

We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis and on an interim basis when certain events or circumstances exist. We test for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is generally at the level of or one level below our company’s business segments. For both the annual and interim tests, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is not required. However, if we conclude otherwise, we are then required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test. Goodwill impairment is determined by comparing the estimated fair value of a reporting unit with its respective carrying value. If the estimated fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill at the reporting unit level is not deemed to be impaired. If the estimated fair value is below carrying value, however, further analysis is required to determine the amount of the impairment. Additionally, if the carrying value of a reporting unit is zero or a negative value and it is determined that it is more likely than not the goodwill is impaired, further analysis is required. The

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estimated fair values of the reporting units are derived based on valuation techniques we believe market participants would use for each of the reporting units. Our annual goodwill impairment testing was completed as of July 31, 2016, with no impairment identified.

The goodwill impairment test requires us to make judgments in determining what assumptions to use in the calculation. Assumptions, judgments, and estimates about future cash flows and discount rates are complex and often subjective. They can be affected by a variety of factors, including, among others, economic trends and market conditions, changes in revenue growth trends or business strategies, unanticipated competition, discount rates, technology, or government regulations. In assessing the fair value of our reporting units, the volatile nature of the securities markets and industry requires us to consider the business and market cycle and assess the stage of the cycle in estimating the timing and extent of future cash flows. In addition to discounted cash flows, we consider other information, such as public market comparables and multiples of recent mergers and acquisitions of similar businesses. Although we believe the assumptions, judgments, and estimates we have made in the past have been reasonable and appropriate, different assumptions, judgments, and estimates could materially affect our reported financial results.

Identifiable intangible assets, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives, are tested for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances suggest that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be fully recoverable.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the effect of new accounting pronouncements on our consolidated financial statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Information concerning our off-balance sheet arrangements is included in Note 23 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Such information is hereby incorporated by reference.

Dilution

As of December 31, 2016, there were 14,315 shares of our common stock issuable on outstanding options, with an average-weighted exercise price of $39.15, and 21,752,442 outstanding stock unit grants, with each unit representing the right to receive shares of our common stock at a designated time in the future. The restricted stock units generally vest over the next one to eight years after issuance and are distributed at predetermined future payable dates once vesting occurs. Of the outstanding restricted stock unit awards, 5,476,181 shares are currently vested and 16,276,261 are unvested. Assuming vesting requirements are met, the Company anticipates that 3,811,724 shares under these awards will be distributed in 2017, 3,073,232 will vest in 2018, 2,856,169 will vest in 2019, and the balance of 12,011,317 will be distributed thereafter.

An employee will realize income as a result of an award of stock units at the time shares are distributed in an amount equal to the fair market value of the shares at that time, and we are entitled to a corresponding tax deduction in the year of issuance. Unless an employee elects to satisfy the withholding in another manner, either by paying the amount in cash or by delivering shares of Stifel Financial Corp. common stock already owned by the individual for at least six months, we may satisfy tax withholding obligations on income associated with the grants by reducing the number of shares otherwise deliverable in connection with the awards. The reduction will be calculated based on a current market price of our common stock. Based on current tax law, we anticipate that the shares issued when the awards are paid to the employees will be reduced by approximately 35% to satisfy the minimum withholding obligations, so that approximately 65% of the total restricted stock units that are distributable in any particular year will be converted into issued and outstanding shares.

It has been our practice historically to satisfy almost all tax withholding obligations on income associated with the grants by reducing the number of shares otherwise deliverable in connection with the awards. We anticipate that practice will continue, as recently our Compensation Committee made a determination to satisfy tax withholding obligations through the cancellation of shares subject to an award. In addition, the plan pursuant to which we issue restricted stock units permits us to elect to settle certain awards entirely in cash, and we may elect to do so as those awards vest and become deliverable. Accordingly, we anticipate that fewer than 65% of restricted stock units that vest and become deliverable will become issued and outstanding shares.

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Contractual Obligations

The following table sets forth our contractual obligations to make future payments as of December 31, 2016 (in thousands): 

	Total		2017		2018		2019		2020		2021		Thereafter
Senior notes (1)	$	800,000	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	300,000	$	—	$	500,000
Interest on senior notes		223,521		31,750		31,750		31,750		30,875		21,250		76,146
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts (2)		67,500		—		—		—		—		—		67,500
Interest on debenture		33,909		1,691		1,691		1,691		1,691		1,691		25,454
Operating leases		518,408		91,214		83,599		78,407		64,331		47,411		153,446
Commitments to extend credit – Stifel Bank (3)		787,366		509,610		67,824		78,449		51,119		67,909		12,455
Earn-out payments (4)		99,812		17,413		44,505		12,889		13,421		11,584		—
Commitments to fund partnership interests		3,842		3,842		—		—		—		—		—
Commitments to fund BDCs		8,526		8,526		—		—		—		—		—
Certificates of deposit		3,901		2,090		1,354		457		—		—		—
	$	2,546,785	$	666,136	$	230,723	$	203,643	$	461,437	$	149,845	$	835,001

⁽¹⁾ See Note 13 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of our Senior Notes.

⁽²⁾ See Note 16 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of our Capital Trusts.

⁽³⁾ Commitments to extend credit include commitments to originate loans, outstanding standby letters of credit, and lines of credit which may expire without being funded and, as such, do not represent estimates of future cash flow.

⁽⁴⁾ Information concerning our acquisitions is included in Note 3 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Such information is hereby incorporated by reference.

The amounts presented in the table above may not necessarily reflect our actual future cash funding requirements, because the actual timing of the future payments made may vary from the stated contractual obligation. In addition, due to the uncertainty with respect to the timing of future cash flows associated with our unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2016, we are unable to make reasonably reliable estimates of the period of cash settlement with the respective taxing authority. Therefore, $1.1 million of unrecognized tax benefits have been excluded from the contractual obligation table above. See Note 24 to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of income taxes.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

INDEX TO AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

	Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	40
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition	41
Consolidated Statements of Operations	43
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	44
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity	45
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	47
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	50
Note 1    Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	50
Note 2    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	51
Note 3    Acquisitions	58
Note 4    Discontinued Operations	60
Note 5    Receivables From and Payables to Brokers, Dealers, and Clearing Organizations	60
Note 6    Fair Value Measurements	60
Note 7    Financial Instruments Owned and Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased	70
Note 8    Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities	71
Note 9    Bank Loans	73
Note 10  Fixed Assets	79
Note 11  Goodwill and Intangible Assets	79
Note 12  Borrowings and Federal Home Loan Bank Advances	80
Note 13  Senior Notes	81
Note 14  Bank Deposits	81
Note 15  Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	82
Note 16  Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts	84
Note 17  Disclosures About Offsetting Assets and Liabilities	85
Note 18  Commitments, Guarantees, and Contingencies	86
Note 19  Legal Proceedings	86
Note 20  Regulatory Capital Requirements	88
Note 21 Interest Income and Interest Expense	89
Note 22  Employee Incentive, Deferred Compensation, and Retirement Plans	89
Note 23  Off-Balance Sheet Credit Risk	91
Note 24  Income Taxes	92
Note 25  Segment Reporting	94
Note 26  Earnings Per Share	95
Note 27  Shareholders’ Equity	96
Note 28  Variable Interest Entities	97
Note 29  Subsequent Events	98
Note 30  Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)	98

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Stifel Financial Corp.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition of Stifel Financial Corp. as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Stifel Financial Corp. at December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Stifel Financial Corp.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), and our report dated February 23, 2017, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

New York, New York

February 23, 2017

except for the effects of the adoption of ASU No. 2016-09, as discussed in Note 2 as to which the date is

August 11, 2017

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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition

(in thousands)	December 31,
		2016		2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	912,932	$	811,019
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		73,235		227,727
Receivables:
Brokerage clients, net		1,415,936		1,599,218
Brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations		1,024,752		601,831
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		248,588		160,423
Financial instruments owned, at fair value		925,045		749,443
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value		3,181,313		1,629,907
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost		3,038,405		1,855,399
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or market		228,588		189,921
Bank loans, net		5,591,190		3,143,515
Investments, at fair value		133,563		181,017
Fixed assets, net		172,828		181,966
Goodwill		962,282		915,602
Intangible assets, net		116,304		63,177
Loans and advances to financial advisors and other employees, net		396,318		401,293
Deferred tax assets, net		225,453		285,127
Other assets		482,624		329,466
Total Assets	$	19,129,356	$	13,326,051

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (continued)

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)	December 31,
	2016				2015
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Payables:
Brokerage clients	$	842,014		$	1,000,422
Brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations		523,107			438,031
Drafts		94,451			183,857
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		268,546			278,674
Bank deposits		11,527,483			6,638,356
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value		699,032			521,744
Accrued compensation		295,354			363,791
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		400,570			349,040
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		500,000			148,000
Borrowings		377,000			89,084
Senior notes		795,891			740,136
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		67,500			82,500
Total liabilities		16,390,948			10,833,635
Shareholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock − $1 par value; authorized 3,000,000 shares; 6,000 issued		150,000			—
Common stock − $0.15 par value; authorized 97,000,000 shares;    issued 69,507,842 shares, respectively		10,426			10,426
Additional paid-in-capital		1,840,551			1,820,772
Retained earnings		876,958			805,685
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(39,042	)		(39,533	)
		2,838,893			2,597,350
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,866,492 and 2,483,071 shares, respectively		(100,485	)		(104,934	)
Total Shareholders’ Equity		2,738,408			2,492,416
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	19,129,356		$	13,326,051

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2016		2015		2014
Revenues:
Commissions	$	729,989	$	749,536	$	674,418
Principal transactions		475,428		389,319		409,823
Investment banking		513,034		503,052		578,689
Asset management and service fees		582,789		493,761		386,001
Interest		294,332		179,101		185,969
Other income		46,798		62,224		14,785
Total revenues		2,642,370		2,376,993		2,249,685
Interest expense		66,874		45,399		41,261
Net revenues		2,575,496		2,331,594		2,208,424
Non-interest expenses:
Compensation and benefits		1,726,016		1,568,862		1,403,932
Occupancy and equipment rental		231,324		207,465		169,040
Communications and office supplies		139,644		130,678		106,926
Commissions and floor brokerage		44,315		42,518		36,555
Other operating expenses		291,615		240,504		201,177
Total non-interest expenses		2,432,914		2,190,027		1,917,630
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense		142,582		141,567		290,794
Provision for income taxes		61,062		49,231		111,664
Income from continuing operations		81,520		92,336		179,130
Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		(3,063	)
Net income		81,520		92,336		176,067
Preferred dividends		3,906		—		—
Net Income available to common shareholders	$	77,614	$	92,336	$	176,067
Earnings per basic common share
Income from continuing operations	$	1.16	$	1.35	$	2.69
Income from discontinued operations		—		—		(0.04	)
Earnings per basic common share	$	1.16	$	1.35	$	2.65
Earnings per diluted common share
Income from continuing operations	$	1.00	$	1.18	$	2.35
Income from discontinued operations		—		—		(0.04	)
Earnings per diluted common share	$	1.00	$	1.18	$	2.31
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		66,871		68,543		66,472
Diluted		77,563		78,554		76,376

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2016			2015			2014
Net income	$	81,520		$	92,336		$	176,067
Other comprehensive income: (1)
Changes in unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities  (2)		5,803			1,389			1,838
Changes in unrealized gains on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax (3)		7,288			1,088			2,141
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax		(12,600	)		(3,679	)		(7,280	)
		491			(1,202	)		(3,301	)
Comprehensive income	$	82,011		$	91,134		$	172,766

⁽¹⁾ Net of taxes of $0.3 million, $0.7 million, and $2.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

⁽²⁾ There were no reclassifications to earnings of realized gains for the year ended December 31, 2016. Amounts are net of reclassifications to earnings of realized gains of $2.1 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

⁽³⁾ Amounts are net of reclassifications to earnings of losses of $5.4 million, $3.8 million, and $6.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

	Common Stock				Additional Paid-In			Retained			Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Treasury Stock, At
(in thousands)	Shares		Amount		Capital			Earnings			Income/(Loss)			Cost			Total
Balance at December 31, 2013		63,744	$	9,562	$	1,544,143		$	540,238		$	(35,030	)	$	(64	)	$	2,058,849
Net income		—		—		—			176,067			—			—			176,067
Unrealized gain on securities, net of tax		—		—		—			—			1,838			—			1,838
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging    activities, net of tax		—		—		—			—			2,141			—			2,141
Foreign currency translation    adjustment, net of tax		—		—		—			—			(7,280	)		—			(7,280	)
Issuance of stock for employee    benefit plans		2,158		324		(67,653	)		—			—			64			(67,265	)
Stock option exercises		33		4		312			—			—			—			316
Unit amortization		—		—		118,271			—			—			—			118,271
Excess tax benefit from stock-based    compensation		—		—		19,858			—			—			—			19,858
Issuance of common stock for    acquisitions		401		60		19,183			—			—			—			19,243
Balance at December 31, 2014		66,336	$	9,950	$	1,634,114		$	716,305		$	(38,331	)	$	—		$	2,322,038
Net income		—		—		—			92,336			—			—			92,336
Unrealized gain on securities, net of tax		—		—		—			—			1,389			—			1,389
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging    activities, net of tax		—		—		—			—			1,088			—			1,088
Foreign currency translation    adjustment, net of tax		—		—		—			—			(3,679	)		—			(3,679	)
Issuance of stock for employee    benefit plans		1,754		263		(75,126	)		(2,956	)		—			11,819			(66,000	)
Stock option exercises		17		3		(342	)		—			—			999			660
Unit amortization		—		—		167,848			—			—			—			167,848
Excess tax benefit from stock-based    compensation		—		—		14,741			—			—			—			14,741
Purchase of treasury stock		—		—		—			—			—			(117,752	)		(117,752	)
Issuance of common stock for    acquisitions		1,400		210		79,537			—			—			—			79,747
Balance at December 31, 2015		69,507	$	10,426	$	1,820,772		$	805,685		$	(39,533	)	$	(104,934	)	$	2,492,416

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (continued)

	Preferred Stock				Common Stock				Additional Paid-In			Retained			Accumulated Other Comprehensive			Treasury Stock, At
(in thousands)	Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount		Capital			Earnings			Income/(Loss)			Cost			Total
Balance at December 31, 2015		—	$	—		69,507	$	10,426	$	1,820,772		$	805,685		$	(39,533	)	$	(104,934	)	$	2,492,416
Net income		—		—		—		—		—			81,520			—			—			81,520
Unrealized gain on securities, net of tax		—		—		—		—		—			—			5,803			—			5,803
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging activities, net of tax		—		—		—		—		—			—			7,288			—			7,288
Foreign currency translation    adjustment, net of tax		—		—		—		—		—			—			(12,600	)		—			(12,600	)
Issuance of stock for employee    benefit plans		—		—		—		—		(158,569	)		(6,341	)		—			103,010			(61,900	)
Stock option exercises		—								(822	)								1,365			543
Unit amortization		—		—		—		—		189,746			—			—			—			189,746
Tax deficit from stock-based    compensation		—		—		—		—		(4,904	)		—			—			—			(4,904	)
Purchase of treasury stock		—		—		—		—		—			—			—			(113,462	)		(113,462	)
Preferred offering		6		150,000		—		—		(4,949	)		—			—			—			145,051
Dividend on preferred stock		—		—		—		—		—			(3,906	)		—			—			(3,906	)
Issuance of common stock for    acquisitions		—		—		—		—		(723	)		—			—			13,536			12,813
Balance at December 31, 2016		6	$	150,000		69,507	$	10,426	$	1,840,551		$	876,958		$	(39,042	)	$	(100,485	)	$	2,738,408

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2016			2015			2014
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income	$	81,520		$	92,336		$	176,067
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by/(used in)    operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		43,147			36,715			29,280
Amortization of loans and advances to financial advisors and other employees		94,754			53,913			64,735
Amortization of premium on investment portfolio		12,258			2,750			5,847
Provision for loan losses and allowance for loans and advances to    financial advisors and other employees		17,793			14,694			9,713
Amortization of intangible assets		14,427			10,423			12,366
Deferred income taxes		46,062			(5,732	)		(8,602	)
Tax deficit/(excess tax benefits) from stock-based compensation		4,904			(14,741	)		(19,858	)
Stock-based compensation		186,303			165,641			94,006
Losses on sale of investments		5,563			9,255			22
Gain on extinguishment of Stifel Financial Capital Trust		(5,607	)		—			—
Other, net		4,676			(13,159	)		(9,778	)
Decrease/(increase) in operating assets, net of assets acquired:
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		153,834			(178,081	)		(45,343	)
Receivables:
Brokerage clients, net		177,300			(1,003,257	)		58,917
Brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations		(439,601	)		82,960			(263,391	)
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		(88,165	)		(105,345	)		169,997
Financial instruments owned, including those pledged		(175,602	)		90,716			26,280
Loans originated as held for sale		(2,658,254	)		(1,855,714	)		(1,132,671	)
Proceeds from mortgages held for sale		2,624,950			1,814,168			1,112,318
Loans and advances to financial advisors and other employees		(92,830	)		(187,234	)		(79,216	)
Other assets		(158,875	)		100,670			(2,509	)
Increase/(decrease) in operating liabilities, net of liabilities assumed:
Payables:
Brokerage clients		(158,408	)		678,926			2,554
Brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations		(62,105	)		98,301			(8,198	)
Drafts		(89,406	)		108,659			488
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased		177,288			(65,521	)		106,051
Other liabilities and accrued expenses		(3,500	)		(193,151	)		18,288
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	$	(287,574	)	$	(261,808	)	$	317,363

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)

	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2016			2015			2014
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Proceeds from:
Maturities, calls, sales, and principal paydowns of available-for-sale securities	$	403,951		$	866,899		$	698,895
Calls and principal paydowns of held-to-maturity securities		251,439			126,258			96,618
Sale or maturity of investments		40,175			65,320			60,428
Sale of other real estate owned		—			—			131
Sale of bank foreclosed assets		—			75			—
Disposition of business, net		21,340			—			—
Increase in bank loans, net		(2,462,405	)		(517,563	)		(668,354	)
Payments for:
Purchase of available-for-sale securities		(1,961,419	)		(991,954	)		(416,851	)
Purchase of held-to-maturity securities		(1,437,725	)		(802,668	)		(7,959	)
Purchase of investments		(9,278	)		(45,151	)		(48,834	)
Purchase of fixed assets		(28,211	)		(69,822	)		(26,632	)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(72,383	)		(604,659	)		(80,378	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(5,254,516	)		(1,973,265	)		(392,936	)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from/(repayments of) short-term borrowings, net		287,916			(126,637	)		(55,700	)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net		201,632			297,042			295,638
Proceeds from advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, net		352,000			148,000			—
Issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs		145,051			—			—
Increase/(decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase		(10,128	)		239,494			(224,629	)
Increase in bank deposits, net		4,889,127			1,848,275			126,758
Increase/(decrease) in securities loaned		146,838			325,707			(35,914	)
(Tax deficit)/excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		(4,904	)		14,741			19,858
Restricted stock conversions		(61,601	)		(65,021	)		(67,094	)
Proceeds from stock option exercises		543			660			317
Repurchase of common stock		(113,462	)		(117,752	)		—
Cash dividends on preferred stock		(3,906	)		—			—
Extinguishment of Stifel Financial Capital Trust		(9,393	)		—			—
Repayment of Senior Notes		(150,000	)		(175,000	)		—
Contingent consideration		(13,110	)		(29,598	)		—
Extinguishment of subordinated debt		—			—			(3,131	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		5,656,603			2,359,911			56,103
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(12,600	)		(3,601	)		(7,308	)
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		101,913			121,237			(26,778	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		811,019			689,782			716,560
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	912,932		$	811,019		$	689,782

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)

	Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)	2016		2015		2014
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	62,145	$	41,801	$	40,471
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds		22,946		59,356		107,009
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Unit grants, net of forfeitures	$	190,211	$	267,769	$	190,003
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions		12,813		79,747		19,243
Shares surrendered into treasury		—		223		—

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

NOTE 1 – Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation

Nature of Operations

Stifel Financial Corp. (the “Company”), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is principally engaged in retail brokerage; securities trading; investment banking; investment advisory; retail, consumer, and commercial banking; and related financial services. We have offices throughout the United States, with a growing presence in Europe. Our major geographic area of concentration is throughout the United States, with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and Europe. Our company’s principal customers are individual investors, corporations, municipalities, and institutions.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include Stifel Financial Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, principally Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”), Keefe Bruyette & Woods (“KBW”), and Stifel Bank & Trust (“Stifel Bank”). Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” or “our company” in this report refer to Stifel Financial Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts. We consider significant estimates, which are most susceptible to change and impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions, and estimates, to be: valuation of financial instruments and investments in partnerships, accrual for contingencies, allowance for loan losses, derivative instruments and hedging activities, fair value of goodwill and intangible assets, provision for income taxes and related tax reserves, and forfeitures associated with stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Certain amounts from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. The effect of these reclassifications on our company’s previously reported consolidated financial statements was not material.

Consolidation Policies

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Stifel Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries. We also have investments or interests in other entities for which we must evaluate whether to consolidate by determining whether we have a controlling financial interest or are considered to be the primary beneficiary. In determining whether to consolidate these entities, we evaluate whether the entity is a voting interest entity or a variable interest entity (“VIE”). When we do not have a controlling interest in an entity, but we exert significant influence over the entity, we apply the equity method of accounting. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Voting Interest Entity – Voting interest entities are entities that have (i) total equity investment at risk sufficient to fund expected future operations independently, and (ii) equity holders who have the obligation to absorb losses or receive residual returns and the right to make decisions about the entity’s activities. We consolidate voting interest entities when we determine that there is a controlling financial interest, usually ownership of all, or a majority of, the voting interest.

Variable Interest Entity – VIEs are entities that lack one or more of the characteristics of a voting interest entity. We are required to consolidate certain VIEs in which we have the power to direct the activities of the entity and the obligation to absorb significant losses or receive significant benefits. In other cases, we consolidate VIEs when we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is defined as the entity that has a variable interest, or a combination of variable interests, that maintains control and receives benefits or will absorb losses that are not pro rata with its ownership interests.

The determination as to whether an entity is a VIE is based on the structure and nature of the entity. We also consider other characteristics, such as the ability to influence the decision-making relative to the entity’s activities and how the entity is financed. With the exception of entities eligible for the deferral codified in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-10, “Consolidation: Amendments for Certain Investment Funds” (“ASU 2010-10”) (generally asset managers and investment companies), ASC 810 states that a controlling financial interest in an entity is present when an enterprise has a variable interest, or combination of variable interests, that have both the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the rights to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity.

Entities meeting the deferral provision defined by ASU 2010-10 are evaluated under the historical VIE guidance. Under the historical guidance, a controlling financial interest in an entity is present when an enterprise has a variable interest, or combination of variable interests, that will absorb a majority of the entity’s expected losses, receive a majority of the entity’s expected residual returns, or both. The enterprise with a controlling financial interest, known as the primary beneficiary, consolidates the VIE.

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We determine whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE by first performing a qualitative analysis of the VIE’s control structure, expected benefits and losses, and expected residual returns. This analysis includes a review of, among other factors, the VIE’s capital structure, contractual terms, which interests create or absorb benefits or losses, variability, related party relationships, and the design of the VIE. Where a qualitative analysis is not conclusive, we perform a quantitative analysis. We reassess our initial evaluation of an entity as a VIE and our initial determination of whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE upon the occurrence of certain reconsideration events. See Note 28 for additional information on VIEs.

NOTE 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider money market mutual funds and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are not restricted or segregated to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include money market mutual funds, deposits with banks, certificates of deposit, and federal funds sold. Cash and cash equivalents also include balances that Stifel Bank maintains at the Federal Reserve Bank.

Cash Segregated for Regulatory Purposes

Our broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject to Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which requires our company to maintain cash or qualified securities in a segregated reserve account for the exclusive benefit of its clients. In accordance with Rule 15c3-3, our company has portions of its cash segregated for the exclusive benefit of clients at December 31, 2016.

Brokerage Client Receivables, Net

Brokerage client receivables include receivables of our company’s broker-dealer subsidiaries, which represent amounts due on cash and margin transactions and are generally collateralized by securities owned by clients. Brokerage client receivables, primarily consisting of floating-rate loans collateralized by customer-owned securities, are charged interest at rates similar to other such loans made throughout the industry. The receivables are reported at their outstanding principal balance net of allowance for doubtful accounts. When a brokerage client receivable is considered to be impaired, the amount of the impairment is generally measured based on the fair value of the securities acting as collateral, which is measured based on current prices from independent sources, such as listed market prices or broker-dealer price quotations. Securities owned by customers, including those that collateralize margin or other similar transactions, are not reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Securities Borrowed and Securities Loaned

Securities borrowed require our company to deliver cash to the lender in exchange for securities and are included in receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations in the consolidated statements of financial condition. For securities loaned, we generally receive collateral in the form of cash in an amount in excess of the market value of securities loaned. Securities loaned are included in payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations in the consolidated statements of financial condition. We monitor the market value of securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained or refunded as necessary. Fees received or paid are recorded in interest revenue or interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Substantially all of these transactions are executed under master netting agreements, which gives us right of offset in the event of counterparty default; however, such receivables and payables with the same counterparty are not set off in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell and Repurchase Agreements

Securities purchased under agreements to resell (“resale agreements”) are collateralized financing transactions that are recorded at their contractual amounts plus accrued interest. We obtain control of collateral with a market value equal to or in excess of the principal amount loaned and accrued interest under resale agreements. These agreements are short-term in nature and are generally collateralized by U.S. government securities, U.S. government agency securities, and corporate bonds. We value collateral on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained when necessary to minimize the risk associated with this activity.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (“repurchase agreements”) are collateralized financing transactions that are recorded at their contractual amounts plus accrued interest. We make delivery of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and monitor the value of collateral on a daily basis. When necessary, we will deliver additional collateral.

Financial Instruments

We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including cash equivalents, financial instruments owned, available-for-sale securities, investments, financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, and derivatives. Other than those separately discussed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, the remaining financial instruments are generally short-term in nature, and their carrying values approximate fair value.

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The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., “the exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We have categorized our financial instruments measured at fair value into a three-level classification in accordance with Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” which established a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs reflect our assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the transparency of inputs as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the measurement date. A quoted price for an identical asset or liability in an active market provides the most reliable fair value measurement, because it is directly observable to the market.

Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the measurement date. The nature of these financial instruments includes instruments for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, derivative instruments whose fair value have been derived using a model where inputs to the model are directly observable in the market, or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data, and instruments that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.

Level 3 – Instruments that have little to no pricing observability as of the measurement date. These financial instruments do not have two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

Valuation of Financial Instruments

When available, we use observable market prices, observable market parameters, or broker or dealer prices (bid and ask prices) to derive the fair value of financial instruments. In the case of financial instruments transacted on recognized exchanges, the observable market prices represent quotations for completed transactions from the exchange on which the financial instrument is principally traded.

A substantial percentage of the fair value of our financial instruments owned, available-for-sale securities, investments, and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, are based on observable market prices, observable market parameters, or derived from broker or dealer prices. The availability of observable market prices and pricing parameters can vary from product to product. Where available, observable market prices and pricing or market parameters in a product may be used to derive a price without requiring significant judgment. In certain markets, observable market prices or market parameters are not available for all products, and fair value is determined using techniques appropriate for each particular product. These techniques involve some degree of judgment.

For investments in illiquid or privately held securities that do not have readily determinable fair values, the determination of fair value requires us to estimate the value of the securities using the best information available. Among the factors we consider in determining the fair value of investments are the cost of the investment, terms and liquidity, developments since the acquisition of the investment, the sales price of recently issued securities, the financial condition and operating results of the issuer, earnings trends and consistency of operating cash flows, the long-term business potential of the issuer, the quoted market price of securities with similar quality and yield that are publicly traded, and other factors generally pertinent to the valuation of investments. In instances where a security is subject to transfer restrictions, the value of the security is based primarily on the quoted price of a similar security without restriction but may be reduced by an amount estimated to reflect such restrictions. The fair value of these investments is subject to a high degree of volatility and may be susceptible to significant fluctuation in the near term, and the differences could be material.

The degree of judgment used in measuring the fair value of financial instruments generally correlates to the level of pricing observability. Pricing observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of financial instrument, whether the financial instrument is new to the market and not yet established, and the characteristics specific to the transaction. Financial instruments with readily available active quoted prices for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of pricing observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value. Conversely, financial instruments rarely traded or not quoted will generally have less, or no, pricing observability and a higher degree of judgment used in measuring fair value. See Note 6 for additional information on how we value our financial instruments.

Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities

Securities available for sale include U.S. government agency securities; state and municipal securities; agency, non-agency, and commercial mortgage-backed securities; corporate fixed income securities; and asset-backed securities, which primarily includes collateralized loan obligations.

Securities held to maturity are recorded at amortized cost based on our company’s positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity. Securities held to maturity include agency, commercial, and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, consisting of collateralized loan obligation securities and ARS, and corporate fixed income securities.

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We evaluate all securities in an unrealized loss position quarterly to assess whether the impairment is other-than-temporary on a quarterly basis. Our other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) assessment is a subjective process requiring the use of judgments and assumptions. Accordingly, we consider a number of qualitative and quantitative criteria in our assessment, including the extent and duration of the impairment, recent events specific to the issuer and/or industry to which the issuer belongs, the payment structure of the security, external credit ratings and the failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments, the value of underlying collateral, current market conditions, and our company’s ability and intent to hold the investment until its value recovers or the securities mature. We may determine that the decline in fair value of an investment is other-than-temporary if our analysis of these factors indicates that we will not recover our investment in the securities.

If we determine that impairment on our debt securities is other-than-temporary and we have made the decision to sell the security or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis, we recognize the entire portion of the impairment in earnings. If we have not made a decision to sell the security and we do not expect that we will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis, we recognize only the credit component of OTTI in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The remaining unrealized loss due to factors other than credit, or the non-credit component, is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. We determine the credit component based on the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows, discounted based on the purchase yield. The non-credit component represents the difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of expected future cash flows.

We estimate the portion of loss attributable to credit using a discounted cash flow model. Key assumptions used in estimating the expected cash flows include default rates, loss severity, and prepayment rates. Assumptions used can vary widely based on the collateral underlying the securities and are influenced by factors such as collateral type, loan interest rate, geographical location of the borrower, and borrower characteristics.

Unrealized gains and losses on our available-for-sale securities are reported, net of taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive loss included in shareholders’ equity. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded as interest income in the consolidated statements of operations using the interest method. Realized gains and losses from sales of securities available for sale are determined on a specific identification basis and are included in other income in the consolidated statements of operations in the period they are sold. For securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity, carrying value also includes unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at the date of transfer. Such unrealized gains or losses are accreted over the remaining life of the security with no impact on future net income.

Loan Classification

We classify loans based on our investment strategy and management’s assessment of our intent and ability to hold loans for the foreseeable future or until maturity. Management’s intent and ability with respect to certain loans may change from time to time depending on a number of factors, including economic, liquidity, and capital conditions. The accounting and measurement framework for loans differs depending on the loan classification. The classification criteria and accounting and measurement framework for bank loans and loans held for sale are described below.

Bank Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Bank loans consist of commercial and residential mortgage loans, commercial and industrial loans, stock-secured loans, home equity loans, construction loans, and consumer loans originated or acquired by Stifel Bank. Bank loans include those loans that management has the intent and ability to hold and are recorded at outstanding principal adjusted for any charge-offs, allowance for loan losses, deferred origination fees and costs, and purchased discounts. Loan origination costs, net of fees, and premiums and discounts on purchased loans are deferred and recognized over the contractual life of the loan as an adjustment of yield using the interest method. Bank loans are generally collateralized by real estate, real property, marketable securities, or other assets of the borrower. Interest income is recognized using the effective interest rate method, which is based upon the respective interest rates and the average daily asset balance. Discount accretion/premium amortization is recognized using the effective interest rate method, which is based upon the respective interest rate and expected lives of loans.

We regularly review the loan portfolio and have established an allowance for loan losses for inherent losses estimated to have occurred in the loan portfolio through a provision for loan losses charged to other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. In providing for the allowance for loan losses, we consider historical loss experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans that we intend to sell or for which we do not have the ability and intent to hold for the foreseeable future are classified as held for sale. Loans held for sale consist of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate residential and multi-family real estate mortgage loans intended for sale. Loans held for sale are stated at lower of cost or market value on an individual loan basis. Declines in market value below cost and any gains or losses on the sale of these assets are recognized in other income in the consolidated statements of operations.

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Market value is determined based on prevailing market prices for loans with similar characteristics or on sale contract prices. Deferred fees and costs related to these loans are not amortized but are recognized as part of the cost basis of the loan at the time it is sold. Because loans held for sale are reported at lower of cost or market value, an allowance for loan losses is not established for loans held for sale.

Impaired Loans

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collectible. Factors considered in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. We determine the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

We consider a loan a trouble debt restructuring when an existing borrower is granted concessionary rates or terms, which would not otherwise be offered. The concessions granted do not reflect current market conditions for a new loan of similar risk to another borrower in similar financial circumstances.

Once a loan is determined to be impaired, when principal or interest becomes 90 days past due or when collection becomes uncertain, the accrual of interest and amortization of deferred loan origination fees is discontinued (“non-accrual status”) and any accrued and unpaid interest income is reversed. Loans placed on non-accrual status are returned to accrual status when all delinquent principal and interest payments are collected and the collectibility of future principal and interest payments is reasonably assured. Loan losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses when we believe the uncollectibility of a loan balance is certain. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance for loan losses.

Large groups of smaller balance homogenous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, we do not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment measurements. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for non-homogeneous loans, and a specific allowance is established for individual loans determined to be impaired. Impairment is measured by comparing the carrying value of the impaired loan to the present value of its expected cash flow discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Investments

Our broker-dealer subsidiaries report changes in fair value of marketable and non-marketable securities in other income in the consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of marketable investments is generally based on either quoted market or dealer prices. The fair value of non-marketable securities is based on management’s estimate using the best information available, which generally consists of quoted market prices for similar securities and internally developed discounted cash flow models.

Investments in the consolidated statements of financial condition contain investments in securities that are marketable and securities that are not readily marketable. These investments are not included in our broker-dealer trading inventory or available-for-sale or held-to-maturity portfolios and represent the acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments for our benefit.

Fixed Assets, Net

Office equipment is depreciated on an accelerated basis over the estimated useful life of the asset of two to seven years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the lease. Buildings and building improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset of three to thirty-nine years. Depreciation expense is recorded in occupancy and equipment rental expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Office equipment, leasehold improvements, and property are stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation and amortization in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Office equipment is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the cost of acquired businesses in excess of the fair value of the related net assets acquired. We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis and on an interim basis when certain events or circumstances exist. We test for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is generally at the level of or one level below our company’s business segments. For both the annual and interim tests, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is not required. However, if we conclude otherwise, we are then required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test. Goodwill impairment is determined by comparing the estimated fair value of a reporting unit with its respective carrying value. If the estimated fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill at the

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reporting unit level is not deemed to be impaired. If the estimated fair value is below carrying value, however, further analysis is required to determine the amount of the impairment. Additionally, if the carrying value of a reporting unit is zero or a negative value and it is determined that it is more likely than not the goodwill is impaired, further analysis is required. The estimated fair values of the reporting units are derived based on valuation techniques we believe market participants would use for each of the reporting units. We have elected July 31 as our annual impairment testing date. No indicators of impairment were identified.

Identifiable intangible assets, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives, are tested for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances suggest that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be fully recoverable.

Loans and Advances to Financial Advisors and Other Employees, Net

We offer transition pay, principally in the form of upfront loans, to financial advisors and certain key revenue producers as part of our company’s overall growth strategy. These loans are generally forgiven by a charge to compensation and benefits over a five- to ten-year period if the individual satisfies certain conditions, usually based on continued employment and certain performance standards. We monitor and compare individual financial advisor production to each loan issued to ensure future recoverability. If the individual leaves before the term of the loan expires or fails to meet certain performance standards, the individual is required to repay the balance. In determining the allowance for doubtful receivables from former employees, management considers the facts and circumstances surrounding each receivable, including the amount of the unforgiven balance, the reasons for the terminated employment relationship, and the former employees’ overall financial situation.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We recognize all of our derivative instruments at fair value as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. These instruments are recorded in other assets or accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition and in the operating section of the consolidated statements of cash flows as increases or decreases of other assets and accounts payable and accrued expenses. Our company’s policy is not to offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments and fair value amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral or the obligation to return cash collateral arising from derivative instruments recognized at fair value executed with the same counterparty under master netting arrangements. The accounting for changes in the fair value (i.e., gains and losses) of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, we must also designate the hedging instrument or transaction, based upon the exposure being hedged.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges (i.e., hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk), the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The remaining gain or loss on the derivative instrument in excess of the cumulative change in the present value of future cash flows of the hedged item, if any, is recognized in current earnings during the period of change. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes and, at December 31, 2016, all of our derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges. See Note 15 for additional details.

Revenue Recognition

Customer securities transactions are recorded on a settlement date basis, with related commission revenues and expenses recorded on a trade date basis. Commission revenues are recorded as the amount charged to the customer, which, in certain cases, may include varying discounts. Principal securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. We typically distribute our proprietary equity research products to our client base of institutional investors at no charge. These proprietary equity research products are accounted for as a cost of doing business.

Investment banking revenues, which include underwriting fees, management fees, advisory fees, placement fees, and sales credits earned in connection with the distribution of the underwritten securities, are recorded when services for the transactions are completed under the terms of each engagement. Expenses associated with such transactions are deferred until the related revenue is recognized or the engagement is otherwise concluded. Investment banking revenues are presented net of related unreimbursed expenses. We have not recognized any incentive income that is subject to contingent repayments.

Asset management and service fees are recorded when earned, based on the period-end assets in the accounts, and consist of customer account service fees, per account fees (such as IRA fees), and wrap fees, net of external manager costs on managed accounts.

We earn fees from the investment partnerships that we manage or of which we are a general partner. Such management fees are generally based on the net assets or committed capital of the underlying partnerships. We have agreed, in certain cases, to waive management fees, in lieu of making a cash contribution, in satisfaction of our general partner investment commitments to the investment partnerships. In these cases, we generally recognize our management fee revenues at the time when we are allocated a special profit interest in realized gains from these partnerships.

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Operating Leases

We lease office space and equipment under operating leases. We recognize rent expense related to these operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The lease term commences on the earlier of the date when we become legally obligated for the rent payments or the date on which we take possession of the property. For tenant improvement allowances and rent holidays, we record a deferred rent liability in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition and amortize the deferred rent over the lease term as a reduction to occupancy and equipment rental expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Income Taxes

We compute income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of our company’s assets and liabilities. We establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will either expire before we are able to realize their benefits, or that future deductibility is uncertain.

We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 24 for further information regarding income taxes.

Foreign Currency Translation

We consolidate our foreign subsidiaries, which have designated their local currency as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries are translated at year-end rates of exchange. Revenues and expenses are translated at an average rate for the period. In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 830, “Foreign Currency Matters,” gains or losses resulting from translating foreign currency financial statements are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss, a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in other income in the consolidated statements of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

Financial Instruments – Credit Losses

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments − Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” For trade receivables, loans, and held-to-maturity debt securities, the current probable loss recognition methodology is being replaced by an expected credit loss model. For available-for-sale debt securities, the recognition model on credit losses is generally unchanged, except the losses will be presented as an adjustable allowance. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 (January 1, 2020 for our company), including interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, “Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” that amends the revenue guidance in ASU 2014-09 on identifying performance obligations. The effective date of the new guidance will coincide with ASU 2014-09 during the first quarter of 2018.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, “Principal Versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross Versus Net)” (“ASU 2016-08”) that amends the principal versus agent guidance in ASU 2014-09. ASU 2016-08 clarifies that the analysis must focus on whether the entity has control of the goods or services before they are transferred to the customer. ASU 2016-08 also provides additional guidance about how to apply the control principle when services are provided and when goods or services are combined with other goods or services. The effective date of the standard for the Company will coincide with ASU 2014-09 during the first quarter of 2018.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Topic 606),” (“ASU 2014-09”) that supersedes current revenue recognition guidance, including most industry-specific guidance. ASU 2014-09 requires a company to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. The guidance also requires additional disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized. The FASB has approved a one-year deferral of this standard, and this pronouncement is now effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period, and is to be applied using one of two retrospective application methods, with early application not permitted.

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In 2016, we began analyzing the impact of the standard on our contract portfolio by reviewing our current accounting policies and practices to identify potential differences that would result from applying the requirements of the new standard to our revenue contracts. In addition, we are in the early phases of identifying appropriate changes to our business processes, systems, and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard.

We have been closely monitoring FASB activity related to the new standard. During the second half of 2016, we began developing a plan regarding the evaluation of the potential changes from adopting the new standard on our future financial reporting and disclosures. We also made progress on our contract reviews and detailed policy drafting. Based on our evaluation, we expect to adopt the requirements of the new standard in the first quarter of 2018 and anticipate using the modified retrospective approach.

Share-Based Payments

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting” (“ASU 2016-09”) that requires an entity to record all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies as an income tax benefit or expense in the income statement. ASU 2016-09 will also require an entity to elect an accounting policy to either estimate the number of forfeitures or account for forfeitures when they occur. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 (January 1, 2017 for our company). We adopted the guidance in the update on January 1, 2017. Cash paid to a tax authority by a company when withholding

shares from an employee’s award for tax-withholding purposes are now classified as a financing activity in the accompanying

consolidated statement of cash flows (adopted retrospectively). We reclassified $61.6 million, $65.0 million, and $67.1 million from

operating activities to financing activities in the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows for the years ended December 31,

2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, pertaining to shares withheld from employee awards for tax withholding purposes.

Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases” that requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with the exception of short-term leases. For lessees, leases will continue to be classified as either operating or finance leases in the income statement. Lessor accounting is similar to the current model but updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model. Lessors will continue to classify leases as operating, direct financing, or sales-type leases. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition and requires application of the new guidance at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 (January 1, 2019 for our company). Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the transition method that will be elected and the effect that the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” that will change the income statement impact of equity investments held by an entity, and the recognition of changes in fair value of financial liabilities when the fair value option is elected. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 (January 1, 2018 for our company). We are currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share

In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-07, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share (or Its Equivalent).” The guidance removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The guidance also removes the requirement to make certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient. Rather, those disclosures are limited to investments for which the entity has elected to measure the fair value using that practical expedient. The guidance became effective for us on January 1, 2016. See Note 6 – Fair Value Measurements.

Interest − Imputation of Interest

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, “Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” (“ASU 2015-03”). The guidance in ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 (January 1, 2016 for our company) and is required to be applied retrospectively to all periods presented beginning in the year of adoption. Upon the adoption of ASU 2015-03 by our company on January 1, 2016, the impact was a reduction in both other assets and senior notes of $9.9 million. In accordance with ASU No. 2015-03, previously reported amounts have been conformed to the current presentation, as reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The impact as of December 31, 2015, was a reduction to both total assets and total liabilities of $9.9 million.

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NOTE 3 – Acquisitions

ISM Capital LLP

On May 3, 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of ISM Capital LLP (“ISM”), an independent investment bank focused on international debt capital markets. The acquisition of ISM adds to the Company’s debt capital markets origination, sales, and research capabilities in Europe, including an end-to-end platform for convertible securities and other equity-linked debt instruments. The acquisition was funded with cash from operations and our common stock, issued out of treasury.

The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805 (“ASC Topic 805”), “Business Combinations.” Accordingly, goodwill was measured as the excess of the acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred over the amount of acquisition-date identifiable assets acquired net of assumed liabilities. We recorded $6.9 million of goodwill in the consolidated statement of financial condition, which has been allocated to our company’s Institutional Group segment. Identifiable intangible assets purchased by our company consisted of customer relationships, non-compete, and customer backlog with aggregate acquisition-date fair values of $2.3 million.

The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary and will be finalized upon completion of the analysis of the fair values of the net assets of ISM at closing and the identified intangible assets. The final goodwill and intangible assets recorded in the consolidated statement of financial condition may differ from that reflected herein as a result of future measurement period adjustments. The goodwill represents the value expected from the synergies created through the operational enhancement benefits that will result from the integration of ISM’s business and the addition of an end-to-end platform for convertible securities and other equity-linked debt instruments to our debt capital markets capabilities in Europe. Goodwill is not expected to be deductible for federal income tax purposes.

We recognized a liability for estimated earn-out payments. These payments will be based on ISM’s performance over a three-year period. The liability for earn-out payments was $3.7 million at December 31, 2016. The contingent consideration accrual is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Pro forma information is not presented, because the acquisition is not considered to be material, as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The results of operations of ISM have been included in our results prospectively from the date of acquisition.

Eaton Partners

On January 4, 2016, we completed the acquisition of Eaton Partners, LLC (“Eaton Partners”), a global fund placement and advisory firm. Eaton Partners will retain its brand name and will be run as a Stifel company. The acquisition was funded with cash from operations and our common stock, issued out of treasury.

The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Topic 805. Accordingly, goodwill was measured as the excess of the acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred over the amount of acquisition-date identifiable assets acquired net of assumed liabilities. We recorded $72.0 million of goodwill in the consolidated statement of financial condition, which has been allocated to our company’s Institutional Group segment. Identifiable intangible assets purchased by our company consisted of customer relationships, trade name, non-compete, and customer backlog with aggregate acquisition-date fair values of $32.3 million.

The goodwill represents the value expected from the synergies created through the operational enhancement benefits that will result from the integration of Eaton’s business and from the relationships Eaton has established with private equity firms, hedge funds, high net worth family offices, and institutional investors. Goodwill is expected to be deductible for federal income tax purposes.

We recognized a liability for estimated earn-out payments. These payments will be based on Eaton Partner’s performance over a four-year period. The liability for earn-out payments was $27.3 million at December 31, 2016. The contingent consideration accrual is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Pro forma information is not presented, because the acquisition is not considered to be material, as defined by the SEC. The results of operations of Eaton have been included in our results prospectively from the date of acquisition.

Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, Americas

On December 4, 2015, we completed the purchase of the Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, Americas (“Barclays”), franchise in the U.S. The Company paid purchase consideration that was funded with cash from operations. As part of that transaction, Stifel Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired approximately $600.0 million of bank loans, at fair value, from Barclays. The fair values for those loans were estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms.

The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Topic 805. Accordingly, goodwill was measured as the excess of the acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred over the amount of acquisition-date identifiable assets acquired net of assumed liabilities. We recorded $24.8 million of goodwill in the consolidated statement of financial

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condition, which has been allocated to our company’s Global Wealth Management segment. Identifiable intangible assets purchased by our company consisted of customer relationships, with acquisition-date fair value of $7.3 million.

The goodwill represents the value expected from the synergies created through the operational enhancement benefits that will result from the integration of the hired financial advisors and the conversion of the customer accounts to the Stifel platform. Goodwill is expected to be deductible for federal income tax purposes.

In addition, deferred consideration is payable based on certain revenue generated by Stifel in accordance with the distribution agreement. The deferred consideration of $15.2 million has been recognized as a liability and is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition at December 31, 2016.

During 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors removed the continuing service requirements associated with restricted stock units that were granted to certain employees of Barclays in December 2015. As a result, the awards were expensed at date of modification resulting in a charge of $58.6 million during 2016. The fair value of the awards is based upon the closing price of our company’s common stock on the date of the grant of the awards. These charges are included in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Sterne Agee Group, Inc.

On June 5, 2015, we completed the purchase of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Sterne Agee Group, Inc. (“Sterne Agee”), a financial services firm that offers comprehensive wealth management and investment services to a diverse client base including corporations, municipalities, and individual investors. The purchase was completed pursuant to the merger agreement dated February 23, 2015. On July 1, 2016, the Company completed the sale of Sterne Agee’s legacy independent brokerage and clearing businesses pursuant to two separate stock purchase agreements dated June 24, 2016.

The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Topic 805. Accordingly, goodwill was measured as the excess of the acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred over the amount of acquisition-date identifiable assets acquired net of assumed liabilities. We recorded $60.8 million of goodwill and intangible assets in the consolidated statement of financial condition, which has been allocated to our company’s Global Wealth Management and Institutional Group segments. Identifiable intangible assets purchased by our company consisted of customer relationships with acquisition-date fair value of $29.3 million.

The goodwill represents the value expected from the synergies created through the operational enhancement benefits that will result from the integration of Sterne Agee’s business and the reputation and expertise of Sterne Agee in the financial services sector.

On June 5, 2015, certain employees were granted restricted stock units of our company as retention. The fair value of the awards issued as retention was $23.8 million. The fair value of the awards is based upon the closing price of our company’s common stock on the date of grant. There are no continuing service requirements associated with these restricted stock units, and accordingly, they were expensed at date of grant. This charge is included in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2015. In addition, we paid $33.8 million in the form of notes to associates for retention. These notes will be forgiven by a charge to compensation and benefits over a five- to ten-year period if the individual satisfies certain conditions, usually based on continued employment and certain performance standards.

Prior to the closing date, Sterne Agee had established adequate reserves for various claims that were included in the opening balance sheet. During the third quarter of 2015, one legal matter was settled and paid, and the excess reserves associated with the Canyon Ridge matter were distributed to Sterne Agee Group, Inc. shareholders. Under the terms of the agreements governing the acquisition, we have withheld a portion of the purchase price of Sterne Agee Group, Inc. pending the resolution of currently existing or subsequently arising liabilities relating to the operation of the Sterne Agee Group Inc. business prior to the closing of the acquisition. Based upon currently available information and review with counsel, we believe the amounts which we are allowed to withhold will be adequate to fully indemnify us from any losses related to the pre-closing operations of Sterne Agee Group, Inc.

1919 Investment Counsel & Trust Co., National Association (“1919 Investment Counsel”)

On November 7, 2014, we completed the acquisition of 1919 Investment Counsel, an asset management firm and trust company that provides customized investment advisory and trust services, on a discretionary basis, to individuals, families, and institutions throughout the country.

On November 7, 2014, certain employees were granted restricted stock or restricted stock units of our company as retention. The fair value of the awards issued as retention was $11.2 million. There are no continuing service requirements associated with these restricted stock units, and accordingly, they were expensed at date of grant. This charge is included in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014. In addition, we paid $10.8 million in the form of notes to associates for retention. These notes will be forgiven by a charge to compensation and benefits over a five- to ten-year period if the individual satisfies certain conditions, usually based on continued employment and certain performance standards.

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Oriel Securities (“Oriel”)

On July 31, 2014, we completed the acquisition of Oriel, a London-based stockbroking and investment banking firm. The combination of our company and Oriel has created a significant middle-market investment banking group in London, with broad research coverage across most sectors of the economy, equity and debt sales and trading, and investment banking services.

On July 31, 2014, certain employees were granted restricted stock or restricted stock units of our company as retention. The fair value of the awards issued as retention was $6.8 million. There are no continuing service requirements associated with these restricted stock units, and accordingly, they were expensed at date of grant. This charge is included in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014.

NOTE 4 – Discontinued Operations

(in thousands)	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Net revenues	$	—	$	—	$	(121	)
Restructuring expense		—		—		217
Operating expenses		—		—		3,924
Total non-interest expenses		—		—		4,141
Loss from discontinued operations before income    tax expense		—		—		(4,262	)
Income tax benefit		—		—		(1,199	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	—	$	—	$	(3,063	)

NOTE 5 – Receivables From and Payables to Brokers, Dealers, and Clearing Organizations

Amounts receivable from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations at December 31, 2016 and 2015, included (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016			2015
Deposits paid for securities borrowed	$	382,691	$	318,105
Receivables from clearing organizations		568,373		260,077
Securities failed to deliver		73,688		23,649
	$	1,024,752	$	601,831

Amounts payable to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations at December 31, 2016 and 2015, included (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016			2015
Deposits received from securities loaned	$	478,814	$	329,670
Payable to clearing organizations		16,411		92,008
Securities failed to receive		27,882		16,353
	$	523,107	$	438,031

Deposits paid for securities borrowed approximate the market value of the securities. Securities failed to deliver and receive represent the contract value of securities that have not been delivered or received on settlement date.

NOTE 6 – Fair Value Measurements

We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial instruments owned, available-for-sale securities, investments, financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, and derivatives.

We generally utilize third-party pricing services to value Level 1 and Level 2 available-for-sale investment securities, as well as certain derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. We review the methodologies and assumptions used by the third-party pricing services and evaluate the values provided, principally by comparison with other available market quotes for similar instruments and/or analysis based on internal models using available third-party market data. We may occasionally adjust certain values provided by the third-party pricing service when we believe, as the result of our review, that the adjusted price most appropriately reflects the fair value of the particular security.

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Following are descriptions of the valuation methodologies and key inputs used to measure financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value. The descriptions include an indication of the level of the fair value hierarchy in which the assets or liabilities are classified.

Financial Instruments Owned and Available-For-Sale Securities

When available, the fair value of financial instruments is based on quoted prices in active markets and reported in Level 1. Level 1 financial instruments include highly liquid instruments with quoted prices, such as equity securities listed in active markets, corporate fixed income securities, and U.S. government securities.

If quoted prices are not available for identical instruments, fair values are obtained from pricing services, broker quotes, or other model-based valuation techniques with observable inputs, such as the present value of estimated cash flows, and reported as Level 2. The nature of these financial instruments include instruments for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, instruments whose fair value has been derived using a model where inputs to the model are directly observable in the market, or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data, and instruments that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed. Level 2 financial instruments include U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate fixed income securities infrequently traded, state and municipal securities, and asset-backed securities, which primarily includes collateralized loan obligations.

We have identified Level 3 financial instruments to include certain equity and corporate fixed income securities with unobservable pricing inputs and certain non-agency mortgage-backed securities. Level 3 financial instruments have little to no pricing observability as of the report date. These financial instruments do not have active two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

Investments

Investments carried at fair value primarily include corporate equity securities, auction-rate securities (“ARS”), and private company investments.

Corporate equity securities that are valued based on quoted prices in active markets are reported in Level 1. Corporate equity securities with unobservable pricing inputs are reported in Level 3.

ARS are valued based upon our expectations of issuer redemptions and using internal discounted cash flow models that utilize unobservable inputs. ARS are reported as Level 3 assets.

Direct investments in private companies may be valued using the market approach and were valued based on an assessment of each underlying investment, incorporating evaluation of additional significant third-party financing, changes in valuations of comparable peer companies, the business environment of the companies, market indices, assumptions relating to appropriate risk adjustments for nonperformance, and legal restrictions on disposition, among other factors. The fair value derived from the methods used are evaluated and weighted, as appropriate, considering the reasonableness of the range of values indicated. Under the market approach, fair value may be determined by reference to multiples of market-comparable companies or transactions, including earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) multiples. For securities utilizing the market comparable companies valuation technique, a significant increase (decrease) in the EBITDA multiple in isolation could result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

Investments in Funds That Are Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share

Investments at fair value include investments in funds, including certain money market funds that are measured at net asset value (“NAV”). The Company uses NAV to measure the fair value of its fund investments when (i) the fund investment does not have a readily determinable fair value and (ii) the NAV of the investment fund is calculated in a manner consistent with the measurement principles of investment company accounting, including measurement of the underlying investments at fair value. The Company adopted ASU No. 2015-07 in January 2016, and, as required, disclosures in the paragraphs and tables below are limited to only those investments in funds that are measured at NAV. In accordance with ASU No. 2015-07, previously reported amounts have been conformed to the current presentation.

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The Company’s investments in funds measured at NAV include private company investments, partnership interests, mutual funds, private equity funds, and money market funds. Private equity funds primarily invest in a broad range of industries worldwide in a variety of situations, including leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth investments, and distressed investments. The private equity funds are primarily closed-end funds in which the Company’s investments are generally not eligible for redemption. Distributions will be received from these funds as the underlying assets are liquidated or distributed.

The general and limited partnership interests in investment partnerships were primarily valued based upon NAVs received from third-party fund managers. The various partnerships are investment companies, which record their underlying investments at fair value based on fair value policies established by management of the underlying fund. Fair value policies at the underlying fund generally require the funds to utilize pricing/valuation information, including independent appraisals, from third-party sources. However, in some instances, current valuation information for illiquid securities or securities in markets that are not active may not be available from any third-party source or fund management may conclude that the valuations that are available from third-party sources are not reliable. In these instances, fund management may perform model-based analytical valuations that may be used as an input to value these investments.

The tables below present the fair value of our investments in, and unfunded commitments to, funds that are measured at NAV (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Fair value of investments		Unfunded commitments		Fair value of investments		Unfunded commitments
Private company investments	$	18,763	$	8,526	$	34,385	$	14,178
Partnership interests		15,798		1,822		22,502		2,018
Mutual funds		11,301		—		20,399		—
Private equity funds		9,310		2,020		12,970		9,352
Money market funds		35,637		—		77,097		—
Total	$	90,809	$	12,368	$	167,353	$	25,548

Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased

Financial instruments sold, but not purchased, recorded at fair value based on quoted prices in active markets and other observable market data include highly liquid instruments with quoted prices, such as U.S. government securities, corporate fixed income securities, and equity securities listed in active markets, which are reported as Level 1.

If quoted prices are not available, fair values are obtained from pricing services, broker quotes, or other model-based valuation techniques with observable inputs, such as the present value of estimated cash flows, and reported as Level 2. The nature of these financial instruments include instruments for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, instruments whose fair value has been derived using a model where inputs to the model are directly observable in the market, or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data, and instruments that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed. Level 2 financial instruments include U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities not actively traded, corporate fixed income securities, and state and municipal securities.

Derivatives

Derivatives are valued using quoted market prices for identical instruments when available or pricing models based on the net present value of estimated future cash flows. The valuation models used require market observable inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, and measures of volatility. We manage credit risk for our derivative positions on a counterparty-by-counterparty basis and calculate credit valuation adjustments, included in the fair value of these instruments, on the basis of our relationships at the counterparty portfolio/master netting agreement level. These credit valuation adjustments are determined by applying a credit spread for the counterparty to the total expected exposure of the derivative after considering collateral and other master netting arrangements. We have classified our interest rate swaps as Level 2.

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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2016, are presented below (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial instruments owned:
U.S. government securities	$	9,951	$	9,951	$	—	$	—
U.S. government agency securities		89,833		—		89,833		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		305,774		—		305,774		—
Non-agency		28,402		—		27,320		1,082
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		299,946		1,944		297,729		273
Equity securities		32,044		31,444		—		600
State and municipal securities		159,095		—		159,095		—
Total financial instruments owned		925,045		43,339		879,751		1,955
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. government agency securities		4,197		300		3,897		—
State and municipal securities		72,490		—		72,490		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		338,732		—		338,732		—
Commercial		72,773		—		72,773		—
Non-agency		1,892		—		1,892		—
Corporate fixed income securities		823,511		—		823,511		—
Asset-backed securities		1,867,718		—		1,867,718		—
Total available-for-sale securities		3,181,313		300		3,181,013		—
Investments:
Corporate equity securities		27,247		23,414		—		3,833
Auction rate securities:
Equity securities		48,689		—		—		48,689
Municipal securities		832		—		—		832
Other		1,623		—		383		1,240
Investments measured at NAV		55,172
Total investments		133,563		23,414		383		54,594
Cash equivalents measured at NAV		35,637
Derivative contracts (1)		10,390		—		10,390		—
	$	4,285,948	$	67,053	$	4,071,537	$	56,549

⁽¹⁾ Included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition. 

	December 31, 2016
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Liabilities:
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased:
U.S. government securities	$	362,536	$	362,536	$	—	$	—
U.S. government agency securities		20,549		—		20,549		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		94,552		—		94,552		—
Non-agency		1		—		1		—
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		202,968		980		201,988		—
Equity securities		18,395		18,395		—		—
State and municipal securities		31		—		31		—
Total financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased		699,032		381,911		317,121		—
Derivative contracts (2)		1,823		—		1,823		—
	$	700,855	$	381,911	$	318,944	$	—

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⁽²⁾ Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2015, are presented below (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial instruments owned:
U.S. government securities	$	45,167	$	45,167	$	—	$	—
U.S. government agency securities		116,949		—		116,949		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		205,473		—		205,473		—
Non-agency		33,319		—		31,843		1,476
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		203,910		13,203		190,707		—
Equity securities		31,642		29,388		1,635		619
State and municipal securities		112,983		—		112,983		—
Total financial instruments owned		749,443		87,758		659,590		2,095
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. government agency securities		1,698		—		1,698		—
State and municipal securities		74,167		—		74,167		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		304,893		—		304,893		—
Commercial		11,310		—		11,310		—
Non-agency		2,518		—		2,518		—
Corporate fixed income securities		319,408		—		319,408		—
Asset-backed securities		915,913		—		915,913		—
Total available-for-sale securities		1,629,907		—		1,629,907		—
Investments:
Corporate equity securities		30,737		26,436		1,359		2,942
U.S. government securities		102		102		—		—
Auction rate securities:
Equity securities		55,710		—		5,268		50,442
Municipal securities		1,315		—		—		1,315
Other		2,897		4		2,873		20
Investments measured at NAV		90,256
Total investments		181,017		26,542		9,500		54,719
Cash equivalents measured at NAV		77,097
	$	2,637,464	$	114,300	$	2,298,997	$	56,814

	December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Liabilities:
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased:
U.S. government securities	$	186,030	$	186,030	$	—	$	—
Agency mortgage-backed securities:		50,830		—		50,830		—
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		255,700		3,601		252,099		—
Equity securities		29,184		22,894		6,290		—
Total financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased		521,744		212,525		309,219		—
Derivative contracts (2)		3,591		—		3,591		—
	$	525,335	$	212,525	$	312,810	$	—

⁽²⁾ Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

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The following tables summarize the changes in fair value associated with Level 3 financial instruments during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
	Financial instruments owned
	Mortgage- Backed Securities – Non-Agency			Corporate Fixed Income Securities			Equity Securities
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	1,476		$	—		$	619
Unrealized gains/(losses):
Included in changes in net assets (1)		(18	)		—			(279	)
Included in OCI (2)		—			—			—
Realized gains/(losses) (1)		54			—			—
Purchases		—			292			253
Sales		—			—			—
Redemptions		(430	)		(19	)		—
Transfers:
Into Level 3		—			—			7
Out of Level 3		—			—			—
Net change		(394	)		273			(19	)
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	1,082		$	273		$	600

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
	Investments
	Corporate Equity Securities			Auction Rate Securities – Equity			Auction Rate Securities – Municipal			Other
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	2,942		$	50,442		$	1,315		$	20
Unrealized gains/(losses):
Included in changes in net assets (1)		(361	)		547			67			—
Included in OCI (2)		—			—			—			—
Realized gains (1)		2,453			—			—			—
Purchases		3,593			50			—			3,782
Sales		—			—			—			—
Redemptions		(4,794	)		(2,350	)		(550	)		—
Transfers:
Into Level 3		—			—			—			465
Out of Level 3		—			—			—			(3,027	)
Net change		891			(1,753	)		(483	)		1,220
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	3,833		$	48,689		$	832		$	1,240

⁽¹⁾ Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) related to financial instruments owned and investments are reported in other income in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽²⁾ Unrealized gains/(losses) related to available-for-sale securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

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	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Financial instruments owned									Available- for-sale securities
	Mortgage- Backed Securities – Non-Agency			Corporate Fixed Income Securities			Equity Securities			Asset- Backed Securities
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	806		$	1,993		$	1,144		$	44,045
Unrealized gains/(losses):
Included in changes in net assets (1)		(241	)		84			—			—
Included in OCI (2)		—			—			—			342
Realized gains/(losses) (1)		127			53			—			(2,136	)
Purchases		—			11,643			—			—
Sales		—			(13,773	)		(525	)		(42,251	)
Redemptions		(332	)		—			—			—
Transfers:
Into Level 3		1,116			—			—			—
Out of Level 3		—			—			—			—
Net change		670			(1,993	)		(525	)		(44,045	)
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	1,476		$	—		$	619		$	—

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Investments
	Corporate Equity Securities			Auction Rate Securities – Equity			Auction Rate Securities – Municipal			Other
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	7,550		$	46,197		$	1,326		$	2,026
Unrealized gains/(losses):
Included in changes in net assets (1)		1,410			(413	)		(11	)		(938	)
Included in OCI (2)		—			—			—			—
Realized gains (1)		—			—			—			—
Purchases		—			15,176			—			—
Sales		—			—			—			—
Redemptions		—			(5,250	)		—			—
Transfers:
Into Level 3		182			—			—			—
Out of Level 3		(6,200	)		(5,268	)		—			(1,068	)
Net change		(4,608	)		4,245			(11	)		(2,006	)
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	2,942		$	50,442		$	1,315		$	20

⁽¹⁾ Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) related to financial instruments owned and investments are reported in other income in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽²⁾ Unrealized gains/(losses) related to available-for-sale securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

The results included in the table above are only a component of the overall investment strategies of our company. The table above does not present Level 1 or Level 2 valued assets or liabilities. The changes to our company’s Level 3 classified instruments during the year ended December 31, 2016, were principally a result of redemptions of corporate equity securities, ARS redemptions, and transfers out of Level 3, offset by purchases of corporate equity securities and other investments, and realized and unrealized gains, net. The changes in unrealized gains/(losses) recorded in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2016, relating to Level 3 assets still held at December 31, 2016, were immaterial.

The following table summarizes quantitative information related to the significant unobservable inputs utilized in our company’s Level 3 recurring fair value measurements as of December 31, 2016.

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	Valuation technique	Unobservable input	Range	Weighted average
Investments:
Corporate equity securities	Market comparable companies	Tangible book value multiple	1.41 - 2.28	1.95
Auction rate securities:
Equity securities	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	2.0% - 12.6%		6.5%
		Workout period	1-3 years	2.5 years
Municipal securities	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	2.2% - 10.6%		4.9%
		Workout period	1-4 years	1.9 years

The fair value of certain Level 3 assets was determined using various methodologies, as appropriate, including third-party pricing vendors and broker quotes. These inputs are evaluated for reasonableness through various procedures, including due diligence reviews of third-party pricing vendors, variance analyses, consideration of current market environment, and other analytical procedures.

The fair value for our auction rate securities was determined using an income approach based on an internally developed discounted cash flow model. The discounted cash flow model utilizes two significant unobservable inputs: discount rate and workout period. The discount rate was calculated using credit spreads of the underlying collateral or similar securities. The workout period was based on an assessment of publicly available information on efforts to re-establish functioning markets for these securities and our company’s own redemption experience. Significant increases in any of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value. On an ongoing basis, management verifies the fair value by reviewing the appropriateness of the discounted cash flow model and its significant inputs.

Transfers Within the Fair Value Hierarchy

We assess our financial instruments on a quarterly basis to determine the appropriate classification within the fair value hierarchy. Transfers between fair value classifications occur when there are changes in pricing observability levels. Transfers of financial instruments among the levels are deemed to occur at the beginning of the reporting period.

There were $1.9 million of transfers of financial assets from Level 2 to Level 1 during the year ended December 31, 2016. There were $8.6 million of transfers of financial assets from Level 1 to Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2016, primarily related to corporate fixed income securities for which there were low volumes of recent trade activity observed. There were $0.5 million of transfers of financial assets into Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2016. There were $3.0 million of transfers of financial assets out of Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2016, primarily related to other investments that were reclassified to NAV at December 31, 2016.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following reflects the fair value of financial instruments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, whether or not recognized in the consolidated statements of financial condition at fair value (in thousands).

	December 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	912,932	$	912,932	$	811,019	$	811,019
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		73,235		73,235		227,727		227,727
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		248,588		248,588		160,423		160,423
Financial instruments owned		925,045		925,045		749,443		749,443
Available-for-sale securities		3,181,313		3,181,313		1,629,907		1,629,907
Held-to-maturity securities		3,038,405		3,040,554		1,855,399		1,874,998
Loans held for sale		228,588		228,588		189,921		189,921
Bank loans		5,591,190		5,633,804		3,143,515		3,188,402
Investments		133,563		133,563		181,017		181,017
Derivative contracts (1)		10,390		10,390		—		—
Financial liabilities:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	268,546	$	268,546	$	278,674	$	278,674
Bank deposits		11,527,483		11,092,185		6,638,356		6,627,818
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased		699,032		699,032		521,744		521,744
Derivative contracts (2)		1,823		1,823		3,591		3,591
Borrowings		377,000		377,000		89,084		89,084
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		500,000		500,000		148,000		148,000
Senior notes		795,891		799,632		740,136		736,135
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		67,500		52,525		82,500		72,371

⁽¹⁾ Included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

⁽²⁾ Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

The following table presents the estimated fair values of financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods indicated (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash	$	877,295	$	877,295	$	—	$	—
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		73,235		73,235		—		—
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		248,588		227,983		20,605		—
Held-to-maturity securities		3,040,554		—		2,830,869		209,685
Loans held for sale		228,588		—		228,588		—
Bank loans		5,633,804		—		5,633,804		—
Financial liabilities:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	268,546	$	149,881	$	118,665	$	—
Bank deposits		11,092,185		—		11,092,185		—
Borrowings		377,000		377,000		—		—
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		500,000		500,000		—		—
Senior notes		799,632		799,632		—		—
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		52,525		—		—		52,525

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	December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash	$	733,922	$	733,922	$	—	$	—
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		227,727		227,727		—		—
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		160,423		160,423		—		—
Held-to-maturity securities		1,874,998		—		1,317,582		557,416
Loans held for sale		189,921		—		189,921		—
Bank loans		3,188,402		—		3,188,402		—
Financial liabilities:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	278,674	$	278,674	$	—	$	—
Bank deposits		6,627,818		—		6,627,818		—
Borrowings		89,084		—		89,084		—
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		148,000		148,000		—		—
Senior notes		736,135		736,135		—		—
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		72,371		—		—		72,371

The following, as supplemented by the discussion above, describes the valuation techniques used in estimating the fair value of our financial instruments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Financial Assets

Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell

Securities purchased under agreements to resell are collateralized financing transactions that are recorded at their contractual amounts plus accrued interest. The carrying values at December 31, 2016 and 2015 approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.

Held-to-Maturity Securities

Securities held to maturity are recorded at amortized cost based on our company’s positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity. Securities held to maturity include agency, commercial, and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, consisting of collateralized loan obligation securities and ARS, and corporate fixed income securities. The estimated fair value, included in the above table, is determined using several factors; however, primary weight is given to discounted cash flow modeling techniques that incorporated an estimated discount rate based upon recent observable debt security issuances with similar characteristics.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale consist of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate residential real estate loans intended for sale. Loans held for sale are stated at lower of cost or fair value. Fair value is determined based on prevailing market prices for loans with similar characteristics or on sale contract prices.

Bank Loans

The fair values of mortgage loans and commercial loans were estimated using a discounted cash flow method, a form of the income approach. Discount rates were determined considering rates at which similar portfolios of loans would be made under current conditions and considering liquidity spreads applicable to each loan portfolio based on the secondary market.

Financial Liabilities

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are collateralized financing transactions that are recorded at their contractual amounts plus accrued interest. The carrying values at December 31, 2016 and 2015 approximate fair value due to the short-term nature.

Bank Deposits

The fair value for demand deposits is equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (that is, their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts of variable-rate money-market and savings accounts approximate their fair values at the reporting date as these are short-term in nature. The fair value of other interest-bearing deposits, including certificates of deposit, was calculated by discounting the future cash flows using discount rates based on the expected current market rates for similar products with similar remaining terms.

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Borrowings

The carrying amount of borrowings approximates fair value due to the relative short-term nature of such borrowings. In addition, Stifel Bank’s Federal Home Loan Bank advances reflect terms that approximate current market rates for similar borrowings.

Senior Notes

The fair value of our senior notes is estimated based upon quoted market prices.

Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts

The fair value of our trust preferred securities is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. We have assumed a discount rate based on the coupon achieved in our 4.250% senior notes due 2024.

These fair value disclosures represent our best estimates based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments. Fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected losses, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of the various instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in the above methodologies and assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

NOTE 7 – Financial Instruments Owned and Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased

The components of financial instruments owned and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at December 31, 2016 and 2015, are as follows (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Financial instruments owned:
U.S. government securities	$	9,951	$	45,167
U.S. government agency securities		89,833		116,949
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		305,774		205,473
Non-agency		28,402		33,319
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		299,946		203,910
Equity securities		32,044		31,642
State and municipal securities		159,095		112,983
	$	925,045	$	749,443
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased:
U.S. government securities	$	362,536	$	186,030
U.S. government agency securities		20,549		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		94,552		50,830
Non-agency		1		—
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		202,968		255,700
Equity securities		18,395		29,184
State and municipal securities		31		—
	$	699,032	$	521,744

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, financial instruments owned in the amount of $992.9 million and $508.5 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral (on a settlement-date basis) for our repurchase agreements and short-term borrowings. Financial instruments owned on a settlement-date basis were $1.3 billion at December 31, 2016. Our financial instruments owned are presented on a trade-date basis in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, represent obligations of our company to deliver the specified security at the contracted price, thereby creating a liability to purchase the security in the market at prevailing prices in future periods. We are obligated to acquire the securities sold short at prevailing market prices in future periods, which may exceed the amount reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

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NOTE 8 – Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities

The following tables provide a summary of the amortized cost and fair values of the available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities at December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains (1)		Gross Unrealized Losses (1)			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. government agency securities	$	4,213	$	2	$	(18	)	$	4,197
State and municipal securities		76,066		—		(3,576	)		72,490
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		340,738		298		(2,304	)		338,732
Commercial		77,417		59		(4,703	)		72,773
Non-agency		2,032		—		(140	)		1,892
Corporate fixed income securities		830,695		1,418		(8,602	)		823,511
Asset-backed securities		1,858,929		9,857		(1,068	)		1,867,718
	$	3,190,090	$	11,634	$	(20,411	)	$	3,181,313
Held-to-maturity securities (2)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	1,567,758	$	14,537	$	(17,037	)	$	1,565,258
Commercial		59,581		1,786		—			61,367
Non-agency		688		—		(13	)		675
Asset-backed securities		1,370,300		6,242		(3,396	)		1,373,146
Corporate fixed income securities		40,078		30		—			40,108
	$	3,038,405	$	22,595	$	(20,446	)	$	3,040,554

	December 31, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains (1)		Gross Unrealized Losses (1)			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. government agency securities	$	1,700	$	1	$	(3	)	$	1,698
State and municipal securities		75,953		28		(1,814	)		74,167
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		306,309		125		(1,541	)		304,893
Commercial		11,177		134		(1	)		11,310
Non-agency		2,679		2		(163	)		2,518
Corporate fixed income securities		321,017		743		(2,352	)		319,408
Asset-backed securities		922,563		774		(7,424	)		915,913
	$	1,641,398	$	1,807	$	(13,298	)	$	1,629,907
Held-to-maturity securities (2)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	1,257,808	$	23,346	$	(3,105	)	$	1,278,049
Commercial		59,521		1,832		—			61,353
Non-agency		929		—		(15	)		914
Asset-backed securities		496,996		2,076		(4,139	)		494,933
Corporate fixed income securities		40,145		-		(396	)		39,749
	$	1,855,399	$	27,254	$	(7,655	)	$	1,874,998

⁽¹⁾ Unrealized gains/(losses) related to available-for-sale securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

⁽²⁾ Held-to-maturity securities are carried in the consolidated statements of financial condition at amortized cost, and the changes in the value of these securities, other than impairment charges, are not reported on the consolidated financial statements.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, there were no sales of available-for-sale securities. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, we received proceeds of $641.6 million and $300.3 million, respectively, from the sale of available-for-sale securities, which resulted in net realized gains of $3.2 million and $3.7 million, respectively.

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During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, unrealized gains, net of deferred tax expense, of $5.8 million, $1.4 million, and $1.8 million, respectively, were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

The table below summarizes the amortized cost and fair values of debt securities by contractual maturity (in thousands). Expected maturities may differ significantly from contractual maturities, as issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

	December 31, 2016
	Available-for-sale securities				Held-to-maturity securities
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Debt securities
Within one year	$	23,947	$	23,952	$	—	$	—
After one year through three years		271,872		272,292		40,078		40,108
After three years through five years		409,576		405,986		—		—
After five years through ten years		840,487		840,590		141,576		141,973
After ten years		1,224,021		1,225,096		1,228,724		1,231,173
Mortgage-backed securities
Within one year		9		9		—		—
After three years through five years		—		—		59,581		61,367
After five years through ten years		58,967		55,245		170,493		169,498
After ten years		361,211		358,143		1,397,953		1,396,435
	$	3,190,090	$	3,181,313	$	3,038,405	$	3,040,554

The maturities of our available-for-sale (fair value) and held-to-maturity (amortized cost) securities at December 31, 2016, are as follows (in thousands):

	Within 1 Year		1-5 Years		5-10 Years		After 10 Years		Total
Available-for-sale: (1)
U.S. government agency securities	$	1,351	$	2,846	$	—	$	—	$	4,197
State and municipal securities		301		375		16,821		54,993		72,490
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		—		—		480		338,252		338,732
Commercial		—		—		54,764		18,009		72,773
Non-agency		8		—		—		1,884		1,892
Corporate fixed income securities		22,301		675,058		126,152		—		823,511
Asset-backed securities		—		—		697,616		1,170,102		1,867,718
	$	23,961	$	678,279	$	895,833	$	1,583,240	$	3,181,313
Held-to-maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	—	$	—	$	170,493	$	1,397,265	$	1,567,758
Commercial		—		59,581		—		—		59,581
Non-agency		—		—		—		688		688
Asset-backed securities		—		—		141,576		1,228,724		1,370,300
Corporate fixed income securities		—		40,078		—		—		40,078
	$	—	$	99,659	$	312,069	$	2,626,677	$	3,038,405

⁽¹⁾ Due to the immaterial amount of income recognized on tax-exempt securities, yields were not calculated on a tax-equivalent basis.

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, securities of $2.0 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively, were pledged at the Federal Home Loan Bank as collateral for borrowings and letters of credit obtained to secure public deposits. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, securities of $1.7 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively, were pledged with the Federal Reserve discount window.

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The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investment securities with unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual investment securities have been in continuous unrealized loss positions, at December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

	Less than 12 months					12 months or more					Total
	Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. government securities	$	(18	)	$	3,497		—			—	$	(18	)	$	3,497
State and municipal securities		(372	)		12,297		(3,204	)		60,192		(3,576	)		72,489
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		(876	)		120,004		(1,428	)		185,415		(2,304	)		305,419
Commercial		(4,703	)		71,001		—			—		(4,703	)		71,001
Non-agency		—			—		(140	)		1,838		(140	)		1,838
Corporate fixed income securities		(8,602	)		566,692		—			—		(8,602	)		566,692
Asset-backed securities		(1,068	)		261,341		—			—		(1,068	)		261,341
	$	(15,639	)	$	1,034,832	$	(4,772	)	$	247,445	$	(20,411	)	$	1,282,277
Held-to-maturity securities
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	(17,017	)	$	895,258	$	(20	)	$	1,415	$	(17,037	)	$	896,673
Non-agency		—			—		(13	)		675		(13	)		675
Asset-backed securities		(534	)		294,656		(2,862	)		52,169		(3,396	)		346,825
	$	(17,551	)	$	1,189,914	$	(2,895	)	$	54,259	$	(20,446	)	$	1,244,173

At December 31, 2016, the amortized cost of 146 securities classified as available for sale exceeded their fair value by $20.4 million, of which $4.8 million related to investment securities that had been in a loss position for 12 months or longer. The total fair value of these investments at December 31, 2016, was $1.3 billion, which was 40.3% of our available-for-sale portfolio.

At December 31, 2016, the carrying value of 57 securities held to maturity exceeded their fair value by $20.4 million, of which $2.9 million related to securities held to maturity that have been in a loss position for 12 months or longer. As discussed in more detail below, we conduct periodic reviews of all securities with unrealized losses to assess whether the impairment is other-than-temporary.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

We evaluate all securities in an unrealized loss position quarterly to assess whether the impairment is other-than-temporary. Our OTTI assessment is a subjective process requiring the use of judgments and assumptions. There was no credit-related OTTI recognized during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

We believe the gross unrealized losses of $40.9 million related to our investment portfolio, as of December 31, 2016, are attributable to changes in market interest rates. We, therefore, do not expect to incur any credit losses related to these securities. In addition, we have no intent to sell these securities with unrealized losses, and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities prior to recovery of the amortized cost. No OTTI charge was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2016, related to these securities. Accordingly, we have concluded that the impairment on these securities is not other-than-temporary.

NOTE 9 – Bank Loans

The following table presents the balance and associated percentage of each major loan category in our bank loan portfolio at December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands, except percentages):

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	December 31, 2016						December 31, 2015
	Balance			Percent			Balance			Percent
Residential real estate	$	2,161,400			38.4	%	$	429,132			13.5	%
Commercial and industrial		1,710,399			30.3			1,216,656			38.2
Securities-based loans		1,614,033			28.6			1,388,953			43.7
Commercial real estate		78,711			1.4			92,623			2.9
Consumer		45,391			0.8			36,846			1.2
Home equity lines of credit		15,008			0.3			12,475			0.4
Construction and land		12,623			0.2			3,899			0.1
Gross bank loans		5,637,565			100.0	%		3,180,584			100.0	%
Unamortized loan premium/(discount), net		858						(5,296	)
Loans in process		(49	)					(419	)
Unamortized loan fees, net		(2,021	)					(1,567	)
Allowance for loan losses		(45,163	)					(29,787	)
Bank loans, net	$	5,591,190					$	3,143,515

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, Stifel Bank had loans outstanding to its executive officers, directors, and their affiliates in the amount of $3.7 million and $2.0 million, respectively, and loans outstanding to other Stifel Financial Corp. executive officers, directors, and their affiliates in the amount of $5.6 million and $7.2 million, respectively.

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had loans held for sale of $228.6 million and $189.9 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, we recognized gains of $16.0 million, $12.7 million, and $8.1 million, respectively, from the sale of originated loans, net of fees and costs.  

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, residential and commercial real estate loans of $2.3 billion and $207.5 million, respectively, were pledged at the Federal Home Loan Bank as collateral for borrowings.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Bank reclassified $227.6 million of residential mortgages to held for sale. During the year ended December 31, 2015, Stifel Bank sold $184.4 million in unpaid principal balance. As these loans carried a significant portion of the unamortized loan discount at the time of sale, we recognized a $14.7 million gain, which is reflected in other income on the consolidated statements of operations.

The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands).

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
	Beginning Balance		Provision		Charge- offs			Recoveries		Ending Balance
Commercial and industrial	$	24,748	$	10,646	$	(267	)	$	—	$	35,127
Securities-based loans		1,607		1,487		—			—		3,094
Residential real estate		1,241		1,430		(13	)		2		2,660
Commercial real estate		264		1,090		—			9		1,363
Home equity lines of credit		290		81		—			—		371
Construction and land		78		154		—			—		232
Consumer		105		38		(16	)		2		129
Qualitative		1,454		733		—			—		2,187
	$	29,787	$	15,659	$	(296	)	$	13	$	45,163

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	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Beginning Balance		Provision			Charge- offs			Recoveries		Ending Balance
Commercial and industrial	$	16,609	$	8,139		$	—		$	—	$	24,748
Securities-based loans		1,099		508		—			—			1,607
Residential real estate		787		544			(144	)		54		1,241
Home equity lines of credit		267		15		—				8		290
Commercial real estate		232		(30	)	—				62		264
Consumer		156		(58	)	—				7		105
Construction and land	—			78		—			—			78
Qualitative		1,581		(127	)	—			—			1,454
	$	20,731	$	9,069		$	(144	)	$	131	$	29,787

The following table presents the unpaid principal balances of loans and amount of allowance allocated based upon impairment method by portfolio segment at December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

	Allowance for Loan Losses						Recorded Investment in Loans
	Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total
Residential real estate	$	24	$	2,636	$	2,660	$	178	$	2,161,222	$	2,161,400
Commercial and industrial		2,392		32,735		35,127		16,815		1,693,584		1,710,399
Securities-based loans	—			3,094		3,094	—			1,614,033		1,614,033
Commercial real estate		722		641		1,363		9,522		69,189		78,711
Consumer		6		123		129		6		45,385		45,391
Home equity lines of credit		231		140		371		413		14,595		15,008
Construction and land	—			232		232	—			12,623		12,623
Qualitative	—			2,187		2,187	—		—			—
	$	3,375	$	41,788	$	45,163	$	26,934	$	5,610,631	$	5,637,565

The following table presents the unpaid principal balances of loans and amount of allowance allocated based upon impairment method by portfolio segment at December 31, 2015 (in thousands):

	Allowance for Loan Losses						Recorded Investment in Loans
	Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total
Securities-based loans	$	—	$	1,607	$	1,607	$	—	$	1,388,953	$	1,388,953
Commercial and industrial		—		24,748		24,748		—		1,216,656		1,216,656
Residential real estate		24		1,217		1,241		182		428,950		429,132
Commercial real estate		—		264		264		—		92,623		92,623
Consumer		14		91		105		14		36,832		36,846
Home equity lines of credit		149		141		290		323		12,152		12,475
Construction and land		—		78		78		—		3,899		3,899
Qualitative		—		1,454		1,454		—		—		—
	$	187	$	29,600	$	29,787	$	519	$	3,180,065	$	3,180,584

In determining the amount of our allowance, we rely on an analysis of our loan portfolio, our experience, and our evaluation of general economic conditions. If our assumptions prove to be incorrect, our current allowance may not be sufficient to cover future loan losses and we may experience significant increases to our provision.

There are two components of the allowance for loan losses: the inherent allowance component and the specific allowance component. The inherent allowance component of the allowance for loan losses is used to estimate the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio and includes non-homogeneous loans that have not been identified as impaired and portfolios of smaller balance homogeneous loans. Our company maintains methodologies by loan product for calculating an allowance for loan losses that estimates the inherent losses in the loan portfolio. Qualitative and environmental factors, such as economic and business conditions, nature and volume of the portfolio and lending terms, and volume and severity of past due loans may also be considered in the calculations. The

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allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level reasonable to ensure that it can adequately absorb the estimated probable losses inherent in the portfolio.

The specific allowance component of the allowance for loan losses is used to estimate probable losses for non-homogeneous exposures, including loans modified in a Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR), which have been specifically identified for impairment analysis by our company and determined to be impaired. At December 31, 2016, we had $26.9 million of non-accrual loans, net of discounts, which included $9.7 million in troubled debt restructurings, for which there was a specific allowance of $3.4 million. At December 31, 2015, we had $0.9 million of non-accrual loans, net of discounts, which included $0.2 million in troubled debt restructurings, for which there was a specific allowance of $0.2 million. The gross interest income related to impaired loans, which would have been recorded had these loans been current in accordance with their original terms, and the interest income recognized on these loans during the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, were insignificant to the consolidated financial statements.

The tables below present loans that were individually evaluated for impairment by portfolio segment at December 31, 2016 and 2015, including the average recorded investment balance (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Recorded Investment with No Allowance		Recorded Investment with Allowance		Total Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment
Commercial and industrial	$	16,815	$	—	$	16,815	$	16,815	$	2,392	$	22,559
Commercial real estate		10,503	—			9,522		9,522		722		9,080
Consumer		833	—			6		6		6		9
Home equity lines of credit		413	—			413		413		231		413
Residential real estate		178	—			178		178		24		181
Construction and land	—		—		—			—	—		—
Total	$	28,742	$	—	$	26,934	$	26,934	$	3,375	$	32,242

	December 31, 2015
	Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Recorded Investment with No Allowance		Recorded Investment with Allowance		Total Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment
Consumer	$	944	$	—	$	15	$	15	$	15	$	23
Residential real estate		776		524		182		706		24		752
Home equity lines of credit		342		19		323		342		149		342
Commercial real estate		—		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial and industrial		—		—		—		—		—		—
Construction and land		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total	$	2,062	$	543	$	520	$	1,063	$	188	$	1,117

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans at December 31, 2016 and 2015, by portfolio segment (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	30-89 Days Past Due		90 or More Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Current Balance		Total
Residential real estate	$	1,923	$	—	$	1,923	$	2,159,477		2,161,400
Commercial and industrial	—		—			—		1,710,399		1,710,399
Securities-based loans	—		—			—		1,614,033		1,614,033
Commercial real estate		9,522	—			9,522		69,189		78,711
Consumer	—			2		2		45,389		45,391
Home equity lines of credit		78		196		274		14,734		15,008
Construction and land	—		—			—		12,623		12,623
Total	$	11,523	$	198	$	11,721	$	5,625,844	$	5,637,565

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	December 31, 2016 *
	Non-accrual		Restructured (1)		Total
Commercial and industrial	$	16,815	$	—	$	16,815
Commercial real estate		—		9,522		9,522
Home equity lines of credit		413		—		413
Residential real estate		—		178		178
Consumer		6		—		6
Construction and land		—		—		—
Total	$	17,234	$	9,700	$	26,934

⁽¹⁾ On non-accrual status.

* There were no loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest at December 31, 2016.

	December 31, 2015
	30 – 89 Days Past Due		90 or More Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Current Balance		Total
Securities-based loans	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,388,953		1,388,953
Commercial and industrial		—		—		—		1,216,656		1,216,656
Residential real estate		3,310		450		3,760		425,372		429,132
Commercial real estate		—		—		—		92,623		92,623
Consumer		7		7		14		36,832		36,846
Home equity lines of credit		323		19		342		12,133		12,475
Construction and land		—		—		—		3,899		3,899
Total	$	3,640	$	476	$	4,116	$	3,176,468	$	3,180,584

	December 31, 2015 *
	Non-accrual		Restructured		Total
Commercial and industrial	$	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer		15		—		15
Residential real estate		380		326		706
Commercial real estate		—		—		—
Home equity lines of credit		342		—		342
Construction and land		—		—		—
Total	$	737	$	326	$	1,063

* There were no loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest at December 31, 2015.

Credit quality indicators

As of December 31, 2016, bank loans were primarily extended to non-investment-grade borrowers. Substantially all of these loans align with the U.S. federal bank regulatory agencies’ definition of Pass. Loans meet the definition of Pass when they are performing and/or do not demonstrate adverse characteristics that are likely to result in a credit loss. A loan is determined to be impaired when principal or interest becomes 90 days past due or when collection becomes uncertain. At the time a loan is determined to be impaired, the accrual of interest and amortization of deferred loan origination fees is discontinued (non-accrual status), and any accrued and unpaid interest income is reversed.

We closely monitor economic conditions and loan performance trends to manage and evaluate our exposure to credit risk. Trends in delinquency ratios are an indicator, among other considerations, of credit risk within our loan portfolios. The level of nonperforming assets represents another indicator of the potential for future credit losses. Accordingly, key metrics we track and use in evaluating the credit quality of our loan portfolio include delinquency and nonperforming asset rates, as well as charge-off rates and our internal risk ratings of the loan portfolio. In general, we are a secured lender. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, 97.9 % and 97.2% of our loan portfolio was collateralized, respectively. Collateral is required in accordance with the normal credit evaluation process based upon the creditworthiness of the customer and the credit risk associated with the particular transaction. Our company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Pass. A credit exposure rated pass has a continued expectation of timely repayment, all obligations of the borrower are current, and the obligor complies with material terms and conditions of the lending agreement.

Special Mention. Extensions of credit that have potential weakness that deserve management’s close attention and, if left uncorrected, may, at some future date, result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects or collateral position.

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Substandard. Obligor has a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes the repayment of the debt and has a high probability of payment default with the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if noted deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful. Inherent weakness in the exposure makes the collection or repayment in full, based on existing facts, conditions, and circumstances, highly improbable, and the amount of loss is uncertain.

Doubtful loans are considered impaired. Substandard loans are regularly reviewed for impairment. When a loan is impaired, the impairment is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or as a practical expedient, the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Portfolio segments:

Commercial and industrial (“C&I”). C&I loans primarily include commercial and industrial lending used for general corporate purposes, working capital and liquidity, and “event-driven.” “Event-driven” loans support client merger, acquisition, or recapitalization activities. C&I lending is structured as revolving lines of credit, letter of credit facilities, term loans, and bridge loans. Risk factors considered in determining the allowance for corporate loans include the borrower’s financial strength, seniority of the loan, collateral type, leverage, volatility of collateral value, debt cushion, and covenants.

Securities-based loans. Securities-based loans allow clients to borrow money against the value of qualifying securities for any suitable purpose other than purchasing, trading, or carrying securities or refinancing margin debt. The majority of consumer loans are structured as revolving lines of credit and letter of credit facilities and are primarily offered through Stifel’s Pledged Asset (SPA) program. The allowance methodology for securities-based lending considers the collateral type underlying the loan.

Consumer. Consumer loans allow customers to purchase non-investment goods and services.

Real Estate. Real estate loans include commercial real estate, residential real estate non-conforming loans, residential real estate conforming loans, and home equity lines of credit. The allowance methodology real estate loans considers several factors, including, but not limited to, loan-to-value ratio, FICO score, home price index, delinquency status, credit limits, and utilization rates.

Construction and land. Short-term loans used to finance the development of a real estate project.

Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of our loan portfolio was as follows: (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
Residential real estate	$	2,161,223	$	—	$	177	$	—	$	2,161,400
Commercial and industrial		1,652,211		27,905		30,283	—			1,710,399
Securities-based loans		1,614,033	—		—		—			1,614,033
Commercial real estate		69,189	—			9,522	—			78,711
Consumer		45,385	—			6	—			45,391
Home equity lines of credit		14,595	—			413	—			15,008
Construction and land		12,623	—		—		—			12,623
Total	$	5,569,259	$	27,905	$	40,401	$	—	$	5,637,565

	December 31, 2015
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
Securities-based loans	$	1,388,939	$	—	$	14	$	—		1,388,953
Commercial and industrial		1,191,030		11,320		14,306	—			1,216,656
Residential real estate		427,950		1,182	—		—			429,132
Commercial real estate		92,623	—		—		—			92,623
Consumer		36,846	—		—		—			36,846
Home equity lines of credit		12,456	—			19	—			12,475
Construction and land		3,899	—		—		—			3,899
Total	$	3,153,743	$	12,502	$	14,339	$	—	$	3,180,584

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NOTE 10 – Fixed Assets

The following is a summary of fixed assets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016			2015
Furniture and equipment	$	254,705		$	238,075
Building and leasehold improvements		160,369			146,954
Property on operating leases		21,064			21,064
		436,138			406,093
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(263,310	)		(224,127	)
	$	172,828		$	181,966

For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, depreciation and amortization totaled $43.1 million, $36.7 million, and $29.3 million, respectively.  

NOTE 11 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Our annual goodwill impairment testing was completed as of July 31, 2016, with no impairment identified.

The carrying amount of goodwill and intangible assets attributable to each of our reporting segments is presented in the following table (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015		Net Additions			Write-off			December 31, 2016
Goodwill
Global Wealth Management	$	295,384	$	(24,605	)	$	—		$	270,779
Institutional Group		620,218		73,885			(2,600	)		691,503
	$	915,602	$	49,280		$	(2,600	)	$	962,282

	December 31, 2015		Net Additions		Amortization			December 31, 2016
Intangible assets
Global Wealth Management	$	30,027	$	21,230	$	(6,026	)	$	45,231
Institutional Group		33,150		46,324		(8,401	)		71,073
	$	63,177	$	67,554	$	(14,427	)	$	116,304

The adjustments to goodwill and intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 2016, are primarily attributable to the acquisitions of ISM, which closed on May 3, 2016, Eaton Partners, which closed on January 4, 2016, and Barclays, which closed on December 4, 2015. The allocation of the purchase price for the ISM acquisition is preliminary and will be finalized upon completion of the analysis of the fair values of the net assets as of the acquisition date and the identified intangible assets. The final goodwill recorded on the consolidated statements of financial condition may differ from the preliminary estimate reflected herein.

Goodwill for certain of our acquisitions is deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill and intangible assets were also impacted by the completion of the purchase price allocation for the Sterne Agee, Barclays, and Eaton acquisitions and the write-off of goodwill and intangibles related to certain Sterne businesses that were disposed of on July 1, 2016.

Amortizable intangible assets consist of acquired customer relationships, trade name, investment banking backlog, and non-compete agreements that are amortized over their contractual or determined useful lives. Intangible assets subject to amortization as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, were as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships	$	141,621	$	46,209	$	78,580	$	37,322
Trade name		24,713		8,670		24,456		6,969
Investment banking backlog		1,345		379		7,440		7,388
Non-compete agreements		2,578		813		2,517		255
	$	170,257	$	56,071	$	112,993	$	51,934

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Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $14.4 million, $10.4 million, and $12.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.      

The weighted-average remaining lives of the following intangible assets at December 31, 2016, are: customer relationships, 9.5 years; trade name, 9.9 years; and non-compete agreements, 3.7 years. We have an intangible asset that is not subject to amortization and is, therefore, not included in the table below. As of December 31, 2016, we expect amortization expense in future periods to be as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal year
2017	$	11,506
2018		10,873
2019		10,285
2020		10,068
2021		9,506
Thereafter		61,948
	$	114,186

NOTE 12 – Borrowings and Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

Our short-term financing is generally obtained through short-term bank line financing on an uncommitted, secured basis, advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, and securities lending arrangements. We borrow from various banks on a demand basis with company-owned and customer securities pledged as collateral. The value of customer-owned securities used as collateral is not reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition. We also have an unsecured, committed bank line available.

The following table details the components of borrowings (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Borrowings on secured lines of credit	$	377,000	$	30,000
Term loans		—		59,084
	$	377,000	$	89,084

Our uncommitted secured lines of credit at December 31, 2016, totaled $1.0 billion with six banks and are dependent on having appropriate collateral, as determined by the bank agreements, to secure an advance under the line. The availability of our uncommitted lines is subject to approval by the individual banks each time an advance is requested and may be denied. Our peak daily borrowing on our uncommitted secured lines was $525.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2016. There are no compensating balance requirements under these arrangements. Any borrowings on secured lines of credit are day-to-day and are generally utilized to finance certain fixed income securities. At December 31, 2016, our uncommitted secured lines of credit were collateralized by company-owned securities valued at $511.1 million.

Our committed bank line financing at December 31, 2016, consisted of a $100.0 million revolving credit facility. The credit facility expires in December 2017. The applicable interest rate under the revolving credit facility is calculated as a per annum rate equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.00%, as defined in the revolving credit facility. At December 31, 2016, we had no advances on our revolving credit facility and were in compliance with all covenants.

The Federal Home Loan advances of $500.0 million as of December 31, 2016, are floating-rate advances. The weighted average interest rates on these advances during the year ended December 31, 2016, was 1.15%. The advances are secured by Stifel Bank’s residential mortgage loan portfolio and investment portfolio. The interest rates reset on a daily basis. Stifel Bank has the option to prepay these advances without penalty on the interest reset date.

As of December 31, 2015, a subsidiary of the Parent was a party to two Term Loans (“Term Loans”). The Term Loans were paid off in July 2016.

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NOTE 13 – Senior Notes

The following table summarizes our senior notes as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016			2015
4.250% senior notes, due 2024 (1)	$	500,000		$	300,000
3.50% senior notes, due 2020 (2)		300,000			300,000
5.375% senior notes, due 2022 (3)		—			150,000
		800,000			750,000
Debt issuance costs, net		(4,109	)		(9,864	)
	$	795,891		$	740,136

⁽¹⁾ In July 2014, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.250% senior notes due July 2024. Interest on these senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. We may redeem the notes in whole or in part, at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. In July 2016, we issued an additional $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% senior notes due 2024.

⁽²⁾ In December 2015, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.50% senior notes due December 2020. Interest on these senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. We may redeem the notes in whole or in part, at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.

⁽³⁾ In December 2012, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due December 2022. Interest on these senior notes was payable quarterly in arrears. The notes were redeemed in August 2016.

Our senior notes mature as follows, based upon contractual terms (in thousands):

2017	$	—
2018		—
2019		—
2020		300,000
2021		—
Thereafter		500,000
	$	800,000

NOTE 14 – Bank Deposits

Deposits consist of money market and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and demand deposits. Deposits at December 31, 2016 and 2015, were as follows (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Money market and savings accounts	$	11,264,285	$	6,429,780
Demand deposits (interest-bearing)		253,545		185,275
Certificates of deposit		3,901		15,087
Demand deposits (non-interest-bearing)		5,752		8,214
	$	11,527,483	$	6,638,356

The weighted-average interest rate on deposits was 0.09% and 0.17% at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit at December 31, 2016 and 2015, were as follows (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Certificates of deposit, less than $100:
Within one year	$	1,213	$	4,863
One to three years		855		2,356
Three to five years		—		145
Over five years		—		—
	$	2,068	$	7,364
Certificates of deposit, $100 and greater:
Within one year	$	877	$	5,464
One to three years		956		1,975
Three to five years		—		284
Over five years		—		—
		1,833		7,723
	$	3,901	$	15,087

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the amount of deposits includes related party deposits, primarily brokerage customers’ deposits from Stifel of $11.5 billion and $6.6 billion, respectively, and interest-bearing and time deposits of executive officers, directors, and their affiliates of $0.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

NOTE 15 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We use interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps generally involve the exchange of fixed and variable rate interest payments between two parties, based on a common notional principal amount and maturity date with no exchange of underlying principal amounts. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for our company making fixed payments. Our policy is not to offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments and fair value amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral or the obligation to return cash collateral arising from derivative instruments recognized at fair value executed with the same counterparty under master netting arrangements.

The following table provides the notional values and fair values of our derivative instruments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Asset Derivatives
	Notional Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under Topic 815:
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	790,000	Other assets	$	10,390

	December 31, 2016
	Liability Derivatives
	Notional Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	121,442	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,823

	December 31, 2015
	Asset Derivatives
	Notional Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under Topic 815:
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	—	Other assets	$	—

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	December 31, 2015
	Liability Derivatives
	Notional Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	179,110	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	3,591

Cash Flow Hedges

We have entered into interest rate swap agreements that effectively modify our exposure to interest rate risk by converting floating rate debt to a fixed rate debt. The swaps have an average remaining life of 3.4 years.

Any unrealized gains or losses related to cash flow hedging instruments are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings in the same period the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings and are recorded in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The ineffective portion of the cash flow hedging instruments is recorded in other income or other operating expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The loss recognized during the year ended December 31, 2016, related to ineffectiveness was insignificant.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on our variable rate deposits. During the next twelve months, we estimate that $2.1 million will be reclassified as an increase to interest expense.

The following table shows the effect of our company’s derivative instruments in the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effectiveness)		Location of Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income	Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income		Location of Loss Recognized in OCI (Ineffectiveness)	Loss Recognized Due to Ineffectiveness
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	6,383	Interest Expense	$	5,444	Interest Expense	$	30

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effectiveness)			Location of Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income	Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income		Location of Loss Recognized in OCI (Ineffectiveness)	Loss Recognized Due to Ineffectiveness
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	(2,137	)	Interest expense	$	3,824	N/A	$	—

	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effectiveness)			Location of Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income	Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income		Location of Loss Recognized in OCI (Ineffectiveness)	Loss Recognized Due to Ineffectiveness
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	(2,576	)	Interest expense	$	6,068	N/A	$	—

We maintain a risk management strategy that incorporates the use of derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in earnings caused by interest rate volatility. Our goal is to manage sensitivity to changes in rates by hedging the maturity characteristics of variable rate affiliated deposits, thereby limiting the impact on earnings. By using derivative instruments, we are exposed to credit and market risk on those derivative positions. We manage the market risk associated with interest rate contracts by establishing and monitoring limits as to the types and degree of risk that may be undertaken. Credit risk is equal to the extent of the fair value gain in a derivative if the counterparty fails to perform. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, this generally indicates that the counterparty owes our company and, therefore, creates a repayment risk for our company. When the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, we owe the counterparty and, therefore, have no repayment risk. See Note 6 in the notes to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion on how we determine the fair value of our financial instruments. We

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minimize the credit (or repayment) risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties that are reviewed periodically by senior management.

Credit Risk-Related Contingency Features

We have agreements with our derivative counterparties containing provisions where if we default on any of our indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then we could also be declared in default on our derivative obligations.

We have agreements with certain of our derivative counterparties that contain provisions where if our shareholders’ equity declines below a specified threshold or if we fail to maintain a specified minimum shareholders’ equity, then we could be declared in default on our derivative obligations.

Certain of our agreements with our derivative counterparties contain provisions where if a specified event or condition occurs that materially changes our creditworthiness in an adverse manner, we may be required to fully collateralize our obligations under the derivative instrument.

Regulatory Capital-Related Contingency Features

Certain of our derivative instruments contain provisions that require us to maintain our capital adequacy requirements. If we were to lose our status as “adequately capitalized,” we would be in violation of those provisions, and the counterparties of the derivative instruments could request immediate payment or demand immediate and ongoing full overnight collateralization on derivative instruments in net liability positions.

As of December 31, 2016, the fair value of derivatives in a liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, related to these agreements was $1.8 million (termination value). We have minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of our derivative counterparties and have posted cash collateral of $12.0 million against our obligations under these agreements. If we had breached any of these provisions at December 31, 2016, we would have been required to settle our obligations under the agreements at the termination value.

Counterparty Risk

In the event of counterparty default, our economic loss may be higher than the uncollateralized exposure of our derivatives if we were not able to replace the defaulted derivatives in a timely fashion. We monitor the risk that our uncollateralized exposure to each of our counterparties for interest rate swaps will increase under certain adverse market conditions by performing periodic market stress tests. These tests evaluate the potential additional uncollateralized exposure we would have to each of these derivative counterparties assuming changes in the level of market rates over a brief time period.

NOTE 16 – Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts

The following table summarizes our debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trust II (1)	$	20,000	$	35,000
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trust III (2)		35,000		35,000
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trust IV (3)		12,500		12,500
	$	67,500	$	82,500

⁽¹⁾ On August 12, 2005, we completed a private placement of $35.0 million of 6.38% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities. The trust preferred securities were offered by Stifel Financial Capital Trust II (the “Trust II”), a non-consolidated wholly owned subsidiary of our company. The trust preferred securities mature on September 30, 2035, but may be redeemed by our company, and in turn, the Trust II would call the debenture beginning September 30, 2010. The Trust II requires quarterly distributions of interest to the holders of the trust preferred securities. Distributions are payable at a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.70% per annum. During 2016, we extinguished $15.0 million of the Trust II debentures.

⁽²⁾ On March 30, 2007, we completed a private placement of $35.0 million of 6.79% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities. The trust preferred securities were offered by Stifel Financial Capital Trust III (the “Trust III”), a non-consolidated wholly owned subsidiary of our company. The trust preferred securities mature on June 6, 2037, but may be redeemed by our company, and in turn, Trust III would call the debenture beginning June 6, 2012. Trust III requires quarterly distributions of interest to the holders of the trust preferred securities. Distributions are payable at a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.85% per annum.

⁽³⁾ On June 28, 2007, we completed a private placement of $35.0 million of 6.78% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities. The trust preferred securities were offered by Stifel Financial Capital Trust IV (the “Trust IV”), a non-consolidated wholly owned

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subsidiary of our company. The trust preferred securities mature on September 6, 2037, but may be redeemed by our company, and in turn, Trust IV would call the debenture beginning September 6, 2012. Trust IV requires quarterly distributions of interest to the holders of the trust preferred securities. Distributions are payable at a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.85% per annum.

NOTE 17 – Disclosures About Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The following table provides information about financial assets and derivative assets that are subject to offset as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 

							Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Condition
	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets		Gross Amounts Offset in theStatement of Financial Condition		Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition		Amounts available for offset			Available collateral			Net Amount
As of December 31, 2016:
Securities borrowing (1)	$	382,691	$	—	$	382,691	$	(291,793	)	$	(68,776	)	$	22,122
Reverse repurchase agreements (2)		248,588		—		248,588		(216,542	)		(32,046	)		—
Cash flow interest rate contracts		10,390		—		10,390		—			—			10,390
	$	641,669	$	—	$	641,669	$	(508,335	)	$	(100,822	)	$	32,512
As of December 31, 2015:
Securities borrowing (1)	$	318,105	$	—	$	318,105	$	(182,399	)	$	(123,309	)	$	12,397
Reverse repurchase agreements (2)		160,423		—		160,423		(160,423	)		—			—
	$	478,528	$	—	$	478,528	$	(342,822	)	$	(123,309	)	$	12,397

⁽¹⁾ Securities borrowing transactions are included in receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations on the consolidated statements of financial condition. See Note 5 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information on receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations.

⁽²⁾ Collateral received includes securities received by our company from the counterparty. These securities are not included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless there is an event of default. The fair value of securities pledged as collateral was $248.5 million and $160.3 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The following table provides information about financial liabilities and derivative liabilities that are subject to offset as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 

									Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Condition
	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition		Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition			Amounts available for offset		Collateral Pledged		Net Amount
As of December 31, 2016:
Securities lending (3)	$	(478,814	)	$	—	$	(478,814	)	$	291,793	$	175,849	$	(11,172	)
Repurchase agreements (4)		(268,546	)		—		(268,546	)		216,542		52,004		—
Cash flow interest rate contracts		(1,823	)		—		(1,823	)		—		1,823		—
	$	(749,183	)	$	—	$	(749,183	)	$	508,335	$	229,676	$	(11,172	)
As of December 31, 2015:
Securities lending (3)	$	(329,670	)	$	—	$	(329,670	)	$	182,399	$	132,784	$	(14,487	)
Repurchase agreements (4)		(278,674	)		—		(278,674	)		160,423		118,251		—
Cash flow interest rate contracts		(3,591	)		—		(3,591	)		—		3,591		—
	$	(611,935	)	$	—	$	(611,935	)	$	342,822	$	254,626	$	(14,487	)

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⁽³⁾ Securities lending transactions are included in payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations on the consolidated statements of financial condition. See Note 5 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information on payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations.

⁽⁴⁾ Collateral pledged includes the fair value of securities pledged by our company to the counter party. These securities are included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless we default. Collateral pledged by our company to the counter party includes U.S. government agency securities, U.S. government securities, and corporate fixed income securities with market values of $299.3 million and $285.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

NOTE 18 – Commitments, Guarantees, and Contingencies

Broker-Dealer Commitments and Guarantees

In the normal course of business, we enter into underwriting commitments. Settlement of transactions relating to such underwriting commitments, which were open at December 31, 2016, had no material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

We also provide guarantees to securities clearinghouses and exchanges under their standard membership agreement, which requires members to guarantee the performance of other members. Under the agreement, if another member becomes unable to satisfy its obligations to the clearinghouse, other members would be required to meet shortfalls. Our liability under these agreements is not quantifiable and may exceed the cash and securities we have posted as collateral. However, the potential requirement for us to make payments under these arrangements is considered remote. Accordingly, no liability has been recognized for these arrangements.

Other Commitments

In the ordinary course of business, Stifel Bank has commitments to extend credit in the form of commitments to originate loans, standby letters of credit, and lines of credit. See Note 23 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for further details.

We have committed capital to certain entities, and these commitments generally have no specified call dates. We had $12.4 million of commitments outstanding at December 31, 2016, of which $8.5 million relate to commitments to certain strategic relationships with Business Development Corporations.

Concentration of Credit Risk

We provide investment, capital-raising, and related services to a diverse group of domestic customers, including governments, corporations, and institutional and individual investors. Our exposure to credit risk associated with the non-performance of customers in fulfilling their contractual obligations pursuant to securities transactions can be directly impacted by volatile securities markets, credit markets, and regulatory changes. This exposure is measured on an individual customer basis and on a group basis for customers that share similar attributes. To reduce the potential for risk concentrations, counterparty credit limits have been implemented for certain products and are continually monitored in light of changing customer and market conditions. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, we did not have significant concentrations of credit risk with any one customer or counterparty, or any group of customers or counterparties.

Operating Leases

Future minimum commitments under non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2016, are as follows (in thousands):

2017	$	91,214
2018		83,599
2019		78,407
2020		64,331
2021		47,411
Thereafter		153,446
	$	518,408

Certain leases contain provisions for renewal options and escalation clauses based on increases in certain costs incurred by the lessor. We amortize office lease incentives and rent escalation on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, was $108.7 million, $93.6 million, and $78.6 million, net of sublease income.

NOTE 19 – Legal Proceedings

Our company and its subsidiaries are named in and subject to various proceedings and claims arising primarily from our securities business activities, including lawsuits, arbitration claims, class actions, and regulatory matters. Some of these claims seek substantial compensatory, punitive, or indeterminate damages. Our company and its subsidiaries are also involved in other reviews, investigations, and proceedings by governmental and self-regulatory organizations regarding our business, which may result in

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adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties, injunctions, and other relief. We are contesting the allegations in these claims, and we believe that there are meritorious defenses in each of these lawsuits, arbitrations, and regulatory investigations. In view of the number and diversity of claims against our company, the number of jurisdictions in which litigation is pending, and the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of litigation and other claims, we cannot state with certainty what the eventual outcome of pending litigation or other claims will be.

We have established reserves for potential losses that are probable and reasonably estimable in connection with pending and potential legal actions, investigations, and regulatory proceedings. In many cases, however, it is inherently difficult to determine whether any loss is probable or reasonably possible or to estimate the amount or range of any potential loss, particularly where proceedings may be in relatively early stages or where plaintiffs are seeking substantial or indeterminate damages. Matters frequently need to be more developed before a loss or range of loss is reasonably estimable.

In our opinion, based on currently available information, review with outside legal counsel, and consideration of amounts provided for in our consolidated financial statements with respect to these matters, including the matters described below, the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations. However, resolution of one or more of these matters may have a material effect on the results of operations in any future period, depending upon the ultimate resolution of those matters and depending upon the level of income for such period. For matters where a reserve has not been established and for which we believe a loss is reasonably possible, as well as for matters where a reserve has been recorded but for which an exposure to loss in excess of the amount accrued is reasonably possible, based on currently available information, we believe that such losses will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. Our results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 31, 2016 reflect both: (1) a provision for income taxes of $8.9 million as a result of the non-deductibility of a portion of the previously disclosed settlement with the SEC; and (2) an increase in our legal reserves by $31.8 million for previously disclosed legal matters.

SEC/Wisconsin Lawsuit

A civil lawsuit was filed against our company by the SEC in connection with our role in the sale of collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) investments to five Southeastern Wisconsin school districts (the “school districts”) in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on August 10, 2011. The SEC asserted claims under Section 15c(1)(A), Section 10b and Rule 10b-5 of the Exchange Act and Sections 17a(1), 17a(2), and 17a(3) of the Securities Act. The claims were based upon both alleged misrepresentations and omissions in connection with the sale of the CDOs to the school districts, as well as the allegedly unsuitable nature of the CDOs.  

During the fourth quarter of 2016, a settlement among the parties was approved by the Commission that resulted in the court entering a final judgment on December 6, 2016, pursuant to which Stifel was enjoined from violating Sections 17(a)(2) and 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933 and ordering civil penalties, disgorgement, and prejudgment interest of approximately $24.5 million.

EDC Bond Issuance Matter

We were named, along with other parties, in a lawsuit filed in Wisconsin state court asserting various claims by LDF Acquisition LLC (“LDF”), a special purpose vehicle created by Saybrook Tax Exempt Investors LLC (collectively “Saybrook”) in which, among other things, Saybrook sought repayment from the Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and its Lake of the Torches Economic Development Corporation (the “Tribal Parties”), two different law firms and Stifel and Stifel Financial Corp. (together with Stifel, the “Stifel Parties”) for the proceeds from a $50.0 million 2008 bond offering (“the Bonds”) in which the Tribal Parties issued the Bonds, the two law firms advised the Tribal Parties and Saybrook, respectively, and Stifel acted as the initial purchaser. The various parties to this lawsuit asserted numerous claims, cross claims, and counter claims against each other. In late December, 2016, the court ruled that Stifel had provided implied warranties to Saybrook in connection with the bond offering.

A jury trial commenced on January 30, 2017 and in early February 2017, Saybrook, the Tribal Parties and the Stifel Parties reached a settlement among themselves. Shortly thereafter, Saybrook, the Tribal Parties, and the Stifel Parties reached a settlement with the law firm parties, which resolved all outstanding litigation related to this matter.  

Broyles, et al. v. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. et al. Matter

In December 2013, Stone & Youngberg, LLC (“Stone & Youngberg”) was named in an Amended Complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana alleging fraud on the part of Stone & Youngberg in connection with the 2007 formation of the Collybus CDO, which was manufactured by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. (“Cantor”) and purchased by Commonwealth Advisors (“CA”) on behalf of several CA funds, as well as in connection with, among other things, Stone & Youngberg’s facilitation of subsequent trades of Collybus CDO securities by CA on behalf of the CA funds during 2007 and 2008. In the Amended Complaint, plaintiffs allege that they lost over $200.0 million during the financial crisis through mismanagement of the CA funds.

In addition to the claims asserted against Stone & Youngberg, the Amended Complaint seeks to hold our company and Stifel liable for Stone & Youngberg’s alleged wrongdoing under theories of successor and alter ego liability, arising out of our company’s purchase of the membership interests of Stone & Youngberg in 2011 and the subsequent operation of that business.

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The original Complaint named Cantor, CA, and CA’s CEO, Walter Morales. The CA funds filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition which stayed the original lawsuit until the reorganization plan was entered by the court in the fall of 2013. Shortly thereafter, the CA funds filed their first Amended Complaint, which is the first complaint that asserted claims against Stone & Youngberg, our company or Stifel. The action is now proceeding under a Fourth Amended Complaint. On September 29, 2016, the court postponed the trial for an extended, but undefined, period to consider various motions and other matters that will impact, among other things, the ultimate trial date and the issues to be tried. While there can be no assurance of success, Stone & Youngberg intends to vigorously defend the claims against it, and our company and Stifel intend to vigorously defend the claims seeking to hold us responsible for Stone & Youngberg’s alleged liability.

NOTE 20 – Regulatory Capital Requirements

We operate in a highly regulated environment and are subject to capital requirements, which may limit distributions to our company from its subsidiaries. Distributions from our broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject to net capital rules. A broker-dealer that fails to comply with the SEC’s Uniform Net Capital Rule (Rule 15c3-1) may be subject to disciplinary actions by the SEC and self-regulatory organizations, such as FINRA, including censures, fines, suspension, or expulsion. Stifel has chosen to calculate its net capital under the alternative method, which prescribes that their net capital shall not be less than the greater of $1.0 million or two percent of aggregate debit balances (primarily receivables from customers) computed in accordance with the SEC’s Customer Protection Rule (Rule 15c3-3). Our other broker-dealer subsidiaries calculate their net capital under the aggregate indebtedness method, whereby their aggregate indebtedness may not be greater than fifteen times their net capital (as defined).

At December 31, 2016, Stifel had net capital of $228.8 million, which was 15.3% of aggregate debit items and $198.8 million in excess of its minimum required net capital. At December 31, 2016, all of our other broker-dealer subsidiaries’ net capital exceeded the minimum net capital required under the SEC rule.

Our international subsidiaries are subject to the regulatory supervision and requirements of the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) in the United Kingdom. At December 31, 2016, our international subsidiaries’ capital and reserves were in excess of the financial resources requirement under the rules of the FCA.

Our company, as a bank holding company, and Stifel Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal and state banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on our company’s and Stifel Bank’s financial results. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, our company and Stifel Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Our company’s and Stifel Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

Effective January 1, 2015, our company and Stifel Bank became subject to Basel III. Under the Basel III rules, the quantity and quality of regulatory capital increases, a capital conservation buffer was established, selected changes were made to the calculation of risk-weighted assets, and a new ratio, common equity Tier 1 was introduced, all of which are applicable to both our company and Stifel Bank. Various aspects of Basel III will be subject to multi-year transition periods through December 31, 2018.

Our company and Stifel Bank are required to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), Tier 1 capital to average assets (as defined), and under rules defined in Basel III, Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets. Our company and Stifel Bank each calculate these ratios in order to assess compliance with both regulatory requirements and their internal capital policies. At current capital levels, our company and Stifel Bank are each categorized as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.

To be categorized as “well capitalized,” our company and Stifel Bank must maintain total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the tables below (in thousands, except ratios).

Stifel Financial Corp. – Federal Reserve Capital Amounts

December 31, 2016

	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
Common equity tier 1 capital	$	1,610,744		18.0	%	$	402,644		4.5	%	$	581,597		6.5	%
Tier 1 capital		1,813,556		20.3			536,859		6.0			715,812		8.0
Total capital		1,858,737		20.8			715,812		8.0			894,765		10.0
Tier 1 leverage		1,813,556		10.2			710,464		4.0			888,080		5.0

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Stifel Bank – Federal Reserve Capital Amounts

December 31, 2016

	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
Common equity tier 1 capital	$	945,748		16.0	%	$	265,306		4.5	%	$	383,220		6.5	%
Tier 1 capital		945,748		16.0			353,742		6.0			471,656		8.0
Total capital		991,668		16.8			471,656		8.0			589,570		10.0
Tier 1 leverage		945,748		7.1			534,215		4.0			667,768		5.0

NOTE 21 – Interest Income and Interest Expense

The components of interest income and interest expense are as follows (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Interest income:
Bank loans, net of unearned income	$	131,808	$	79,816	$	71,167
Investment securities		108,992		53,787		71,526
Margin balances		32,147		22,421		19,095
Other		21,385		23,077		24,181
	$	294,332	$	179,101	$	185,969
Interest expense:
Senior notes	$	36,845	$	25,695	$	26,617
Bank deposits		7,331		7,262		7,845
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		6,777		551		81
Other		15,921		11,891		6,718
	$	66,874	$	45,399	$	41,261

NOTE 22 – Employee Incentive, Deferred Compensation, and Retirement Plans

We maintain several incentive stock award plans that provide for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance award, stock units, and debentures to our employees. We are permitted to issue new shares under all stock award plans approved by shareholders or to reissue our treasury shares. Awards under our company’s incentive stock award plans are granted at market value at the date of grant. The awards generally vest ratably over a one- to eight-year vesting period.

All stock-based compensation plans are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (“Compensation Committee”), which has the authority to interpret the plans, determine to whom awards may be granted under the plans, and determine the terms of each award. According to these plans, we are authorized to grant an additional 6.0 million shares at December 31, 2016.

Stock-based compensation expense included in compensation and benefits expense in the consolidated statements of operations for our company’s incentive stock award plans was $190.1 million, $142.1 million, and $111.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. The tax provision related to stock-based compensation recognized in shareholders’ equity was $4.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, and a benefit of $14.7 million and $19.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

During 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors removed the continuing service requirements associated with restricted stock units that were granted to certain employees of Barclays in December 2015. As a result of the modification, the awards were expensed at date of modification, resulting in a charge of $58.6 million during 2016. The fair value of the awards is based upon the closing price of our company’s common stock on the date of the grant of the awards. These charges are included in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016.

On June 5, 2015, certain employees were granted restricted stock units of our company as retention. The fair value of the awards issued as retention was $23.8 million. The fair value of the awards is based upon the closing price of our company’s common stock on the date of grant. There are no continuing service requirements associated with these restricted stock units, and accordingly, they were expensed at date of grant. This charge is included in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2015.

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Stock Options

We have substantially eliminated the use of stock options as a form of compensation. During the year ended December 31, 2016, no options were granted.

A summary of option activity under the plans as of December 31, 2016, and changes during the year then ended is presented below (in thousands, except exercise price and contractual terms):

	Options	Weighted-average exercise price		Weighted-average remaining contractual term	Aggregate intrinsic value
Outstanding December 31, 2015	86	$	38.69
Granted	—	—
Exercised	31	17.37
Forfeited	—	—
Expired	41	54.54
Outstanding December 31, 2016	14	$	39.15	1.22	$	246

At December 31, 2016, all outstanding options were exercisable. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were not material. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year ended December 31, 2014, was $1.6 million. Cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options were not material for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. Cash proceeds were $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Tax benefits realized from the exercise of stock options for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, were $0.1 million, $0.6 million, and $0.5 million, respectively.

Stock Units

A stock unit represents the right to receive a share of common stock from our company at a designated time in the future without cash payment by the employee and is issued in lieu of cash incentive, principally for deferred compensation and employee retention plans. The restricted stock units vest on an annual basis over the next one to eight years and are distributable, if vested, at future specified dates. Our company began granting Performance-based Restricted Stock Units (“PRSUs”) to its executive officers in 2016. Under the terms of the grants, the number of PRSUs that will vest and convert to shares will be based on our company's achievement of the pre-determined performance objectives during the performance period. The PRSUs will be measured over a four-year performance period and vested over a five-year period. The number of shares converted has the potential to range from 0% to 200% based on how our company performs during the performance period. Compensation expense is amortized on a straight-line basis over the service period based on the fair value of the award on the grant date. The Company’s pre-determined performance objectives must be met for the awards to vest. Employees forfeit unvested share units upon termination of employment with a corresponding reversal of compensation expense. At December 31, 2016, the total number of stock units outstanding was 21.8 million, of which 16.3 million were unvested. At December 31, 2016, the total number of PRSU’s was 0.5 million, of which all were unvested.

A summary of unvested stock unit activity under the plans as of December 31, 2015, and changes during the year then ended is presented below (in thousands, except weighted-average fair value):

	Stock Units			Weighted-average grant date fair value
Unvested December 31, 2015		12,274		$	41.78
Granted		7,947			35.97
Vested		(3,368	)		39.83
Cancelled		(577	)		38.00
Unvested December 31, 2016		16,276		$	39.40

At December 31, 2016, there was unrecognized compensation cost for stock units of approximately $379.1 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.2 years. The fair value of stock units that vested during the year ended December 31, 2016, was $134.1 million.

Deferred Compensation Plans

The Wealth Accumulation Plan (the “Plan”) is provided to certain revenue producers, officers, and key administrative employees, whereby a certain percentage of their incentive compensation is deferred as defined by the Plan into company stock units and debentures. Participants may elect to defer a portion of their incentive compensation. Deferred awards generally vest over a one- to eight-year period and are distributable upon vesting or at future specified dates. Deferred compensation costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Elective deferrals are 100% vested.

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Additionally, the Plan allows Stifel financial advisors who achieve certain levels of production the option to defer a certain percentage of their gross commissions. As stipulated by the Plan, the financial advisors will defer 4% of their gross commissions. They have the option to: 1) defer 5% of their gross commissions into company stock units and may elect to defer an additional 1% of gross commissions into company stock units with a 25% matching contribution, or 2) defer up to 2% in mutual funds, which earn a return based on the performance of index mutual funds as designated by our company or a fixed income option. The mutual fund deferral option does not include a company match. Financial advisors have no ownership in the mutual funds. Included in the investments in the consolidated statements of financial condition are investments in mutual funds of $11.3 million and $15.5 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, that were purchased by our company to economically hedge, on an after-tax basis, its liability to the financial advisors who choose to base the performance of their return on the index mutual fund option. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the deferred compensation liability related to the mutual fund option of $8.6 million and $12.4 million, respectively, is included in accrued compensation in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

In addition, certain financial advisors, upon joining our company, may receive company stock units in lieu of transition cash payments. Deferred compensation related to these awards generally vests over a one- to eight-year period. Deferred compensation costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the deferral period.

Employee Profit Sharing Plan

Eligible employees of our company who have met certain service requirements may participate in the Stifel Financial Corp. Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan (the “Plan”). Employees are permitted within limitations imposed by tax law to make pre-tax contributions to the Plan. We may match certain employee contributions or make additional contributions to the Plan at our discretion. Our contributions to the Profit Sharing Plan were $6.5 million, $7.7 million, and $4.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

NOTE 23 – Off-Balance Sheet Credit Risk

In the normal course of business, we execute, settle, and finance customer and proprietary securities transactions. These activities expose our company to off-balance sheet risk in the event that customers or other parties fail to satisfy their obligations.

In accordance with industry practice, securities transactions generally settle within three business days after trade date. Should a customer or broker fail to deliver cash or securities as agreed, we may be required to purchase or sell securities at unfavorable market prices.

We borrow and lend securities to facilitate the settlement process and finance transactions, utilizing customer margin securities held as collateral. We monitor the adequacy of collateral levels on a daily basis. We periodically borrow from banks on a collateralized basis, utilizing firm and customer margin securities in compliance with SEC rules. Should the counterparty fail to return customer securities pledged, we are subject to the risk of acquiring the securities at prevailing market prices in order to satisfy our customer obligations. We control our exposure to credit risk by continually monitoring our counterparties’ positions, and where deemed necessary, we may require a deposit of additional collateral and/or a reduction or diversification of positions. Our company sells securities it does not currently own (short sales) and is obligated to subsequently purchase such securities at prevailing market prices. We are exposed to risk of loss if securities prices increase prior to closing the transactions. We control our exposure to price risk from short sales through daily review and setting position and trading limits.

We manage our risks associated with the aforementioned transactions through position and credit limits and the continuous monitoring of collateral. Additional collateral is required from customers and other counterparties when appropriate.

We have accepted collateral in connection with resale agreements, securities borrowed transactions, and customer margin loans. Under many agreements, we are permitted to sell or repledge these securities held as collateral and use these securities to enter into securities lending arrangements or to deliver to counterparties to cover short positions. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the fair value of securities accepted as collateral where we are permitted to sell or repledge the securities was $2.5 billion and $2.4 billion, respectively, and the fair value of the collateral that had been sold or repledged was $268.5 million and $278.7 million, respectively.

We enter into interest rate derivative contracts to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. Our derivative financial instruments are principally used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of our known or expected cash payments related to certain variable-rate affiliated deposits. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for us making fixed-rate payments. Our interest rate hedging strategies may not work in all market environments and, as a result, may not be effective in mitigating interest rate risk.

Derivatives’ notional contract amounts are not reflected as assets or liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Rather, the market or fair value of the derivative transactions are reported in the consolidated statements of financial condition as other assets or accounts payable and accrued expenses, as applicable.

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For a complete discussion of our activities related to derivative instruments, see Note 15 in the notes to consolidated financial statements.

In the ordinary course of business, Stifel Bank has commitments to originate loans, standby letters of credit, and lines of credit. Commitments to originate loans are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established by the contract. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since a portion of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash commitments. Each customer’s creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if necessary, is based on the credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, commercial real estate, and residential real estate.

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, Stifel Bank had outstanding commitments to originate loans aggregating $205.8 million and $130.5 million, respectively. The commitments extended over varying periods of time, with all commitments at December 31, 2016, scheduled to be disbursed in the following three months.

Through Stifel Bank, in the normal course of business, we originate residential mortgage loans and sell them to investors. We may be required to repurchase mortgage loans that have been sold to investors in the event there are breaches of certain representations and warranties contained within the sales agreements. We may be required to repurchase mortgage loans that were sold to investors in the event that there was inadequate underwriting or fraud, or in the event that the loans become delinquent shortly after they are originated. We also may be required to indemnify certain purchasers and others against losses they incur in the event of breaches of representations and warranties and in various other circumstances, and the amount of such losses could exceed the repurchase amount of the related loans. Consequently, we may be exposed to credit risk associated with sold loans.

Standby letters of credit are irrevocable conditional commitments issued by Stifel Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Financial standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. Performance standby letters of credit are issued to guarantee performance of certain customers under non-financial contractual obligations. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. Should Stifel Bank be obligated to perform under the standby letters of credit, it may seek recourse from the customer for reimbursement of amounts paid. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, Stifel Bank had outstanding letters of credit totaling $88.9 million and $38.7 million, respectively. A majority of the standby letters of credit commitments at December 31, 2016, have expiration terms that are less than one year.

Lines of credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Lines of credit generally have fixed expiration dates. Stifel Bank uses the same credit policies in granting lines of credit as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, Stifel Bank had granted unused lines of credit to commercial and consumer borrowers aggregating $492.5 million and $403.2 million, respectively.

NOTE 24 – Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015			2014
Current taxes:
Federal	$	7,927	$	43,962		$	100,262
State		5,818		9,672			21,835
Foreign		1,255		1,329			(1,831	)
		15,000		54,963			120,266
Deferred taxes:
Federal		39,127		(9,396	)		(275	)
State		6,261		3,056			(8,064	)
Foreign		674		608			(263	)
		46,062		(5,732	)		(8,602	)
Provision for income taxes	$	61,062	$	49,231		$	111,664

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Reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate with our company’s effective income tax rate is as follows (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Statutory rate	$	49,904		$	49,548		$	101,778
State income taxes, net of federal income tax		7,688			7,908			14,860
Change in valuation allowance		(229	)		535			(2,433	)
Provision to return		(204	)		904			(2,956	)
Investment in subsidiary		—			(4,800	)		—
Change in uncertain tax position		41			(3,903	)		276
Non-deductible litigation expense		7,700			—			—
Foreign tax rate difference		(1,810	)		(106	)		90
Other, net		(2,028	)		(855	)		49
	$	61,062		$	49,231		$	111,664

Tax effect of temporary differences and carryforwards that comprise significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities (in thousands): 

	December 31,
	2016			2015
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred compensation	$	181,575		$	173,759
Net operating loss carryforwards		40,266			48,831
Accrued expenses		35,443			65,451
Unrealized loss on investments		—			27,769
Depreciation		12,550			10,055
Receivable reserves		22,870			16,343
Total deferred tax assets		292,704			342,208
Valuation allowance		(8,768	)		(12,738	)
		283,936			329,470
Deferred tax liabilities:
Goodwill and other intangibles		(49,481	)		(33,437	)
Change in accounting method		—			(625	)
Prepaid expenses		(4,557	)		(4,211	)
Unrealized gain on investments		(1,459	)		—
Other		(2,986	)		(6,070	)
		(58,483	)		(44,343	)
Net deferred tax asset	$	225,453		$	285,127

Our net deferred tax asset at December 31, 2016, includes net operating loss carryforwards of $312.2 million that expire between 2020 and 2035. Certain of our net operating loss carryforwards do not expire. A valuation allowance is recorded to the extent that it is more likely than not that any portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The valuation allowance was decreased by $4.0 million as an inactive foreign entity was formally dissolved. We believe the realization of the remaining net deferred tax asset of $225.5 million is more likely than not based on the ability to carry back losses against prior year taxable income and expectations of future taxable income.

The current tax payable, included in accounts payable and accrued expenses, is a payable of $16.0 million and a receivable of $1.0 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

We have recorded income tax expense at U.S. tax rates on all profits, except for undistributed profits of our foreign subsidiaries that are considered indefinitely reinvested. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability related to indefinitely reinvested profits is not feasible. If management’s intentions or U.S. tax laws change in the future, there may be a significant impact on the provision for income taxes to record a change in the tax liability in the period the change occurs.

Uncertain Tax Positions

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had $1.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of gross unrecognized tax benefits, all of which, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had accrued interest and penalties of $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, before benefit of federal tax deduction, included in accounts payable and

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accrued expenses on our consolidated statements of financial condition. The amount of interest and penalties recognized on our consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, was not significant.

The following table summarizes the activity related to our company’s unrecognized tax benefits from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016 (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Beginning balance	$	2,717		$	5,510		$	5,158
Increase related to prior year tax positions		5			1,206			627
Decrease related to prior year tax positions		(31	)		(33	)		(443	)
Increase related to current year tax positions		—			—			294
Decrease related to settlements with taxing authorities		(42	)		(4,815	)		(126	)
Decrease related to lapsing of statute of limitations		—			—			—
Increase/(decrease) related to business acquisitions		(849	)		849			—
Ending balance	$	1,800		$	2,717		$	5,510

We file income tax returns with the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states, and certain foreign jurisdictions. We are not subject to U.S. federal examination for taxable years before 2012. We are not subject to certain state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations for taxable years before 2008.

There is a reasonable possibility that the unrecognized tax benefits will change within the next 12 months as a result of the expiration of various statutes of limitations or for the resolution of U.S. federal and state examinations, but we do not expect this change to be material to the consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 25 – Segment Reporting

We currently operate through the following three reporting segments: Global Wealth Management, Institutional Group, and various corporate activities combined in the Other segment.

Our Global Wealth Management segment consists of two operating segments, the Private Client Group and Stifel Bank. The Private Client Group includes branch offices and independent contractor offices of our broker-dealer subsidiaries located throughout the United States. These branches provide securities brokerage services, including the sale of equities, mutual funds, fixed income products, and insurance, as well as offering banking products to their clients through Stifel Bank. Stifel Bank segment provides residential, consumer, and commercial lending, as well as FDIC-insured deposit accounts to customers of our private client group and to the general public.

The Institutional Group segment includes institutional sales and trading. It provides securities brokerage, trading, and research services to institutions, with an emphasis on the sale of equity and fixed income products. This segment also includes the management of and participation in underwritings for both corporate and public finance (exclusive of sales credits generated through the private client group, which are included in the Global Wealth Management segment), merger and acquisition, and financial advisory services.

The Other segment includes interest income from stock borrow activities, unallocated interest expense, interest income and gains and losses from investments held, compensation expense associated with the expensing of restricted stock awards with no continuing service requirements in conjunction with recent acquisitions, amortization of stock-based awards for certain administrative employees, and all unallocated overhead cost associated with the execution of orders; processing of securities transactions; custody of client securities; receipt, identification, and delivery of funds and securities; compliance with regulatory and legal requirements; internal financial accounting and controls; and general administration and acquisition charges.

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Information concerning operations in these segments of business for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, is as follows (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Net revenues: (1)
Global Wealth Management	$	1,563,410		$	1,377,313		$	1,232,651
Institutional Group		1,014,164			975,594			997,071
Other		(2,078	)		(21,313	)		(21,298	)
	$	2,575,496		$	2,331,594		$	2,208,424
Income/(loss) before income taxes:
Global Wealth Management	$	430,318		$	382,126		$	346,978
Institutional Group		164,143			141,042			165,546
Other		(451,879	)		(381,601	)		(221,730	)
	$	142,582		$	141,567		$	290,794

⁽¹⁾ No individual client accounted for more than 10 percent of total net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

The following table presents our company’s total assets on a segment basis at December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Global Wealth Management	$	16,065,503	$	10,519,575
Institutional Group		2,657,183		2,193,781
Other		406,670		612,695
	$	19,129,356	$	13,326,051

We have operations in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Our company’s foreign operations are conducted through its wholly owned subsidiary, SNEL. Substantially all long-lived assets are located in the United States.

Revenues, classified by the major geographic areas in which they were earned for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, were as follows (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
United States	$	2,433,674	$	2,195,538	$	2,082,876
United Kingdom		132,622		125,552		113,943
Other European		9,200		10,504		11,605
	$	2,575,496	$	2,331,594	$	2,208,424

NOTE 26 – Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)

Basic EPS is computed by dividing earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity. Diluted earnings per share include dilutive stock options and stock units under the treasury stock method.

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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands, except per share data):

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Income from continuing operations	$	81,520	$	92,336	$	179,130
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		(3,063	)
Net income		81,520		92,336		176,067
Preferred dividends		3,906		—		—
Net income available to common shareholders	$	77,614	$	92,336	$	176,067
Shares for basic and diluted calculation:
Average shares used in basic computation		66,871		68,543		66,472
Dilutive effect of stock options and units (1)		10,692		10,011		9,904
Average shares used in diluted computation		77,563		78,554		76,376
Earnings per basic common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.16	$	1.35	$	2.69
Loss from discontinued operations		—		—		(0.04	)
Earnings per basic common share	$	1.16	$	1.35	$	2.65
Earnings per diluted common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.00	$	1.18	$	2.35
Loss from discontinued operations		—		—		(0.04	)
Earnings per basic common share	$	1.00	$	1.18	$	2.31

⁽¹⁾ Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted-average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Diluted earnings per share include stock options and units.

For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, the anti-dilutive effect from restricted stock units was immaterial.

NOTE 27 – Shareholders’ Equity

Share Repurchase Program

We have an ongoing authorization from the Board of Directors to repurchase our common stock in the open market or in negotiated transactions. At December 31, 2016, the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under this plan was 7.4 million. The repurchase program has no expiration date. These purchases may be made on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending upon market conditions and other factors. Repurchased shares may be used to meet obligations under our employee benefit plans and for general corporate purposes. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we repurchased $113.5 million or 3.4 million shares using existing Board authorization at an average price of $33.22 per share to meet obligations under our company’s employee benefit plans and for general corporate purposes. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we repurchased $117.7 million or 2.7 million shares using existing Board authorization at an average price of $43.91 per share to meet obligations under our company’s employee benefit plans and for general corporate purposes.

Issuance of Common Stock from Treasury

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we issued 0.3 million shares of common stock from treasury, in aggregate, as part of the purchase consideration for our acquisitions of Eaton Partners, which closed on January 4, 2016, and ISM, which closed on May 3, 2016.

Share issuances out of treasury during the year ended December 31, 2016, was primarily a result of the vesting and exercise transactions under our incentive stock award plans and shares issued as part of the purchase consideration for various acquisitions.

Issuance of Common Stock

On June 5, 2015, we issued 1.4 million shares related to the purchase of Sterne Agee Group, Inc. See Note 3 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the acquisition.

Share issuances during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, were primarily a result of the vesting and exercise transactions under our incentive stock award plans and shares issued as part of the purchase consideration for various acquisitions.

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Issuance of Preferred Stock

On July, 11, 2016, our company issued $150.0 million of perpetual 6.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, $1.00 par value, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share (equivalent to $25 liquidation preference per depositary share).

When, as, and if declared by the board of directors of the company, dividends will be payable at an annual rate of 6.25%, payable quarterly, in arrears. We may redeem the Series A preferred stock at our option, subject to regulatory approval, on or after July 15, 2021, or following a regulatory capital treatment event, as defined.

NOTE 28 – Variable Interest Entities

Our company’s involvement with VIEs is limited to entities used as investment vehicles and private equity funds, the establishment of Stifel Financial Capital Trusts, and our issuance of a convertible promissory note.

We have formed several non-consolidated investment funds with third-party investors that are typically organized as limited liability companies (“LLCs”) or limited partnerships. These partnerships and LLCs have assets of $167.1 million at December 31, 2016. For those funds where we act as the general partner, our company’s economic interest is generally limited to management fee arrangements as stipulated by the fund operating agreements. We have generally provided the third-party investors with rights to terminate the funds or to remove us as the general partner. Management fee revenue earned by our company was insignificant during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014. In addition, our direct investment interest in these entities is insignificant at December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Thomas Weisel Capital Management LLC, a subsidiary of our company, acts as the general partner of a series of investment funds in venture capital and fund of funds and manages investment funds that are active buyers of secondary interests in private equity funds, as well as portfolios of direct interests in venture-backed companies. These partnerships have combined assets of $316.1 million at December 31, 2016. We hold variable interests in these funds as a result of our company’s rights to receive management fees. Our company’s investment in and additional capital commitments to the private equity funds are also considered variable interests. The additional capital commitments are subject to call at a later date and are limited in amount. Our exposure to loss is limited to our investments in, advances and commitments to, and receivables due from these funds, and that exposure is insignificant at December 31, 2016. Management fee revenue earned by our company was insignificant during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

For the entities noted above that were determined to be VIEs, we have concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary, and therefore, we are not required to consolidate these entities. Additionally, for certain other entities, we reviewed other relevant accounting guidance, which states the general partner in a limited partnership is presumed to control that limited partnership. The presumption may be overcome if the limited partners have either: (1) the substantive ability to dissolve the limited partnership or otherwise remove the general partner without cause, or (2) substantive participating rights, which provide the limited partners with the ability to effectively participate in significant decisions that would be expected to be made in the ordinary course of the limited partnership’s business and thereby preclude the general partner from exercising unilateral control over the partnership. If the criteria are not met, the consolidation of the partnership or limited liability company is required. Based on our evaluation of these entities, we determined that these entities do not require consolidation.

Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts

We have completed private placements of cumulative trust preferred securities through Stifel Financial Capital Trust II, Stifel Financial Capital Trust III, and Stifel Financial Capital Trust IV (collectively, the “Trusts”). The Trusts are non-consolidated wholly owned business trust subsidiaries of our company and were established for the limited purpose of issuing trust securities to third parties and lending the proceeds to our company.

The trust preferred securities represent an indirect interest in junior subordinated debentures purchased from our company by the Trusts, and we effectively provide for the full and unconditional guarantee of the securities issued by the Trusts. We make timely payments of interest to the Trusts as required by contractual obligations, which are sufficient to cover payments due on the securities issued by the Trusts, and believe that it is unlikely that any circumstances would occur that would make it necessary for our company to make payments related to these Trusts other than those required under the terms of the debenture agreements and the trust preferred securities agreements. The Trusts were determined to be VIEs because the holders of the equity investment at risk do not have adequate decision-making ability over the Trust’s activities. Our investment in the Trusts is not a variable interest, because equity interests are variable interests only to the extent that the investment is considered to be at risk. Because our investment was funded by the Trusts, it is not considered to be at risk.

Interest in FSI Group, LLC (“FSI”)

We have provided financing of $18.0 million in the form of a convertible promissory note to FSI, a limited liability company specializing in investing in banks, thrifts, insurance companies, and other financial services firms. In February 2013, the convertible promissory note was amended and restated. The convertible promissory note matures in April 2018; however, FSI has three five-year

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extension options. The note is convertible at our election into a 49.9% interest in FSI only after the last extension option. The convertible promissory note has a minimum coupon rate equal to 8% per annum plus additional interest related to certain defined cash flows of the business, not to exceed 18% per annum. As we do not hold the power to direct the activities of FSI nor to absorb a majority of the expected losses, or receive a majority of the expected benefits, it was determined that we are not required to consolidate this entity.

Our company’s exposure to loss is limited to the carrying value of the note with FSI at December 31, 2016, of $18.0 million, which is included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Our company had no liabilities related to this entity at December 31, 2016. We have the discretion to make additional capital contributions. We have not provided financial or other support to FSI that we were not previously contractually required to provide as of December 31, 2016. Our company’s involvement with FSI has not had a material effect on our consolidated financial position, operations, or cash flows.

NOTE 29 – Subsequent Events

We evaluate subsequent events that have occurred after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued. There are two types of subsequent events: (1) recognized, or those that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements, and (2) non-recognized, or those that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date.

NOTE 30 – Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) 

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	571,299	$	603,627	$	586,488	$	586,665
Interest income		62,786		65,780		74,881		90,844
Total revenues		634,085		669,407		661,369		677,509
Interest expense		14,111		17,262		19,383		16,118
Net revenues		619,974		652,145		641,986		661,391
Total non-interest expenses		576,061		636,352		614,004		606,497
Income before income tax expense		43,913		15,793		27,982		54,894
Provision for income taxes		16,858		6,022		10,168		28,014
Net income		27,055		9,771		17,814		26,880
Preferred dividends		—		—		1,563		2,343
Net income available to common shareholders	$	27,055	$	9,771	$	16,251	$	24,537
Earnings per common share
Basic	$	0.40	$	0.15	$	0.24	$	0.37
Diluted	$	0.36	$	0.13	$	0.21	$	0.31
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		67,579		66,792		66,482		66,636
Diluted		76,086		75,982		77,544		79,539

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	Year Ended December 31, 2015
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	531,265	$	563,998	$	557,995	$	545,132
Interest income		42,736		43,851		43,376		48,639
Total revenues		574,001		607,849		601,371		593,771
Interest expense		13,019		10,098		9,796		12,485
Net revenues		560,982		597,751		591,575		581,286
Total non-interest expenses		490,916		559,680		569,227		570,204
Income before income tax expense		70,066		38,071		22,348		11,082
Provision for income taxes		26,969		17,183		5,169		(90	)
Net income	$	43,097	$	20,888	$	17,179	$	11,172
Earnings per common share
Basic	$	0.62	$	0.31	$	0.25	$	0.16
Diluted	$	0.56	$	0.27	$	0.22	$	0.14
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		68,006		68,370		69,633		68,150
Diluted		77,359		77,856		79,759		79,355

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was carried out by the management of Stifel Financial Corp., with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report. In addition, no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management of Stifel Financial Corp., together with its consolidated subsidiaries, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed under the supervision of our principal executive and principal financial officers to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation.

Management has assessed the effectiveness of our company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013).

Based on management’s assessment and those criteria, we conclude that, as of December 31, 2016, our company’s internal control over financial reporting is effective.

Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets; provide reasonable assurances that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of our company; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our company’s assets that could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Our company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing on the following page, which expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of our company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Stifel Financial Corp.

We have audited Stifel Financial Corp.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). Stifel Financial Corp.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Stifel Financial Corp. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated statements of financial condition of Stifel Financial Corp. as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016, and our report dated February 23, 2017, except for the effects of the adoption of ASU No. 2016-09, as discussed in Note 2 as to which the date is August 11, 2017, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

New York, New York

February 23, 2017

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Document and Entity Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2016
Trading Symbol	SF
Entity Registrant Name	STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP
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Consolidated Statements Of Financial Condition - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 912,932	$ 811,019
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		73,235	227,727
Receivables:
Brokerage clients, net		1,415,936	1,599,218
Brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations		1,024,752	601,831
Securities purchased under agreements to resell	[1]	248,588	160,423
Financial instruments owned, at fair value		925,045	749,443
Available-for-sale securities, at fair value		3,181,313	1,629,907
Held-to-maturity securities, at amortized cost	[2]	3,038,405	1,855,399
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or market		228,588	189,921
Bank loans, net		5,591,190	3,143,515
Investments, at fair value		133,563	181,017
Fixed assets, net		172,828	181,966
Goodwill		962,282	915,602
Intangible assets, net		116,304	63,177
Loans and advances to financial advisors and other employees, net		396,318	401,293
Deferred tax assets, net		225,453	285,127
Other assets		482,624	329,466
Total Assets		19,129,356	13,326,051
Payables:
Brokerage clients		842,014	1,000,422
Brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations		523,107	438,031
Drafts		94,451	183,857
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	[3]	268,546	278,674
Bank deposits		11,527,483	6,638,356
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value		699,032	521,744
Accrued compensation		295,354	363,791
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		400,570	349,040
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		500,000	148,000
Borrowings		377,000	89,084
Senior notes		795,891	740,136
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		67,500	82,500
Total liabilities		16,390,948	10,833,635
Shareholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock − $1 par value; authorized 3,000,000 shares; 6,000 issued		150,000
Common stock − $0.15 par value; authorized 97,000,000 shares; issued 69,507,842 shares, respectively		10,426	10,426
Additional paid-in-capital		1,840,551	1,820,772
Retained earnings		876,958	805,685
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(39,042)	(39,533)
Total Shareholders’ Equity		2,838,893	2,597,350
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,866,492 and 2,483,071 shares, respectively		(100,485)	(104,934)
Total Shareholders’ Equity		2,738,408	2,492,416
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity		$ 19,129,356	$ 13,326,051

[1] Collateral received includes securities received by our company from the counterparty. These securities are not included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless there is an event of default. The fair value of securities pledged as collateral was $248.5 million and $160.3 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

[2] Held-to-maturity securities are carried in the consolidated statements of financial condition at amortized cost, and the changes in the value of these securities, other than impairment charges, are not reported on the consolidated financial statements.

[3] Collateral pledged includes the fair value of securities pledged by our company to the counter party. These securities are included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless we default. Collateral pledged by our company to the counter party includes U.S. government agency securities, U.S. government securities, and corporate fixed income securities with market values of $299.3 million and $285.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Consolidated Statements Of Financial Condition (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, shares authorized	3,000,000	3,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	6,000	6,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.15	$ 0.15
Common stock, shares authorized	97,000,000	97,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	69,507,842	69,507,842
Treasury stock, shares	2,866,492	2,483,071

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Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues:
Commissions		$ 729,989	$ 749,536	$ 674,418
Principal transactions		475,428	389,319	409,823
Investment banking		513,034	503,052	578,689
Asset management and service fees		582,789	493,761	386,001
Interest		294,332	179,101	185,969
Other income		46,798	62,224	14,785
Total revenues		2,642,370	2,376,993	2,249,685
Interest expense		66,874	45,399	41,261
Net revenues	[1]	2,575,496	2,331,594	2,208,424
Non-interest expenses:
Compensation and benefits		1,726,016	1,568,862	1,403,932
Occupancy and equipment rental		231,324	207,465	169,040
Communications and office supplies		139,644	130,678	106,926
Commissions and floor brokerage		44,315	42,518	36,555
Other operating expenses		291,615	240,504	201,177
Total non-interest expenses		2,432,914	2,190,027	1,917,630
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense		142,582	141,567	290,794
Provision for income taxes		61,062	49,231	111,664
Income from continuing operations		81,520	92,336	179,130
Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax				(3,063)
Net income		81,520	92,336	176,067
Preferred dividends		3,906
Net Income available to common shareholders		$ 77,614	$ 92,336	$ 176,067
Earnings per basic common share
Income from continuing operations		$ 1.16	$ 1.35	$ 2.69
Income from discontinued operations				(0.04)
Earnings per basic common share		1.16	1.35	2.65
Earnings per diluted common share
Income from continuing operations		1.00	1.18	2.35
Income from discontinued operations				(0.04)
Earnings per diluted common share		$ 1.00	$ 1.18	$ 2.31
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		66,871	68,543	66,472
Diluted		77,563	78,554	76,376

[1] No individual client accounted for more than 10 percent of total net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

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Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income		$ 81,520	$ 92,336	$ 176,067
Other comprehensive income:
Changes in unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities	[1],[2]	5,803	1,389	1,838
Changes in unrealized gains on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax	[1],[3]	7,288	1,088	2,141
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	[1]	(12,600)	(3,679)	(7,280)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	[1]	491	(1,202)	(3,301)
Comprehensive income		$ 82,011	$ 91,134	$ 172,766

[1] Net of taxes of $0.3 million, $0.7 million, and $2.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

[2] There were no reclassifications to earnings of realized gains for the year ended December 31, 2016. Amounts are net of reclassifications to earnings of realized gains of $2.1 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

[3] Amounts are net of reclassifications to earnings of losses of $5.4 million, $3.8 million, and $6.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

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Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Changes in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, tax	$ 0.3	$ 0.7	$ 2.1
Reclassifications to earnings of realized gains on available-for-sale securities	0.0	2.1	2.3
Reclassifications to earnings of losses on cash flow hedging instruments	$ 5.4	$ 3.8	$ 6.1

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Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total		Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock at Cost [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 2,058,849			$ 9,562	$ 1,544,143	$ 540,238	$ (35,030)	$ (64)
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2013				63,744
Net income	176,067					176,067
Unrealized gain on securities, net of tax	1,838						1,838
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging activities, net of tax	2,141						2,141
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(7,280)	[1]					(7,280)
Issuance of stock for employee benefit plans	(67,265)			$ 324	(67,653)			64
Issuance of stock for employee benefit plans, Shares				2,158
Stock option exercises	316			$ 4	312
Stock option exercises, Shares				33
Unit amortization	118,271				118,271
Excess tax benefit (deficit) from stock-based compensation	19,858				19,858
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions	19,243			$ 60	19,183
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions, Shares				401
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	2,322,038			$ 9,950	1,634,114	716,305	(38,331)
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2014				66,336
Net income	92,336					92,336
Unrealized gain on securities, net of tax	1,389						1,389
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging activities, net of tax	1,088						1,088
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(3,679)	[1]					(3,679)
Issuance of stock for employee benefit plans	(66,000)			$ 263	(75,126)	(2,956)		11,819
Issuance of stock for employee benefit plans, Shares				1,754
Stock option exercises	660			$ 3	(342)			999
Stock option exercises, Shares				17
Unit amortization	167,848				167,848
Excess tax benefit (deficit) from stock-based compensation	14,741				14,741
Purchase of treasury stock	(117,752)							(117,752)
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions	79,747			$ 210	79,537
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions, Shares				1,400
Balance at Dec. 31, 2015	2,492,416			$ 10,426	1,820,772	805,685	(39,533)	(104,934)
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2015				69,507
Net income	81,520					81,520
Unrealized gain on securities, net of tax	5,803						5,803
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging activities, net of tax	7,288						7,288
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(12,600)	[1]					(12,600)
Issuance of stock for employee benefit plans	(61,900)				(158,569)	(6,341)		103,010
Stock option exercises	$ 543				(822)			1,365
Stock option exercises, Shares	31
Unit amortization	$ 189,746				189,746
Excess tax benefit (deficit) from stock-based compensation	(4,904)				(4,904)
Purchase of treasury stock	(113,462)							(113,462)
Preferred offering	145,051		$ 150,000		(4,949)
Preferred offering, Shares			6
Dividend on preferred stock	(3,906)					(3,906)
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions	12,813				(723)			13,536
Balance at Dec. 31, 2016	$ 2,738,408		$ 150,000	$ 10,426	$ 1,840,551	$ 876,958	$ (39,042)	$ (100,485)
Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2016			6	69,507

[1] Net of taxes of $0.3 million, $0.7 million, and $2.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

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Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 81,520	$ 92,336	$ 176,067
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	43,147	36,715	29,280
Amortization of loans and advances to financial advisors and other employees	94,754	53,913	64,735
Amortization of premium on investment portfolio	12,258	2,750	5,847
Provision for loan losses and allowance for loans and advances to financial advisors and other employees	17,793	14,694	9,713
Amortization of intangible assets	14,427	10,423	12,366
Deferred income taxes	46,062	(5,732)	(8,602)
Tax deficit/(excess tax benefits) from stock-based compensation	4,904	(14,741)	(19,858)
Stock-based compensation	186,303	165,641	94,006
Losses on sale of investments	5,563	9,255	22
Gain on extinguishment of Stifel Financial Capital Trust	(5,607)
Other, net	4,676	(13,159)	(9,778)
Decrease/(increase) in operating assets, net of assets acquired:
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes	153,834	(178,081)	(45,343)
Receivables:
Brokerage clients, net	177,300	(1,003,257)	58,917
Brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations	(439,601)	82,960	(263,391)
Securities purchased under agreements to resell	(88,165)	(105,345)	169,997
Financial instruments owned, including those pledged	(175,602)	90,716	26,280
Loans originated as held for sale	(2,658,254)	(1,855,714)	(1,132,671)
Proceeds from mortgages held for sale	2,624,950	1,814,168	1,112,318
Loans and advances to financial advisors and other employees	(92,830)	(187,234)	(79,216)
Other assets	(158,875)	100,670	(2,509)
Increase/(decrease) in operating liabilities, net of liabilities assumed:
Brokerage clients	(158,408)	678,926	2,554
Brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations	(62,105)	98,301	(8,198)
Drafts	(89,406)	108,659	488
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased	177,288	(65,521)	106,051
Other liabilities and accrued expenses	(3,500)	(193,151)	18,288
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	(287,574)	(261,808)	317,363
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Maturities, calls, sales, and principal paydowns of available-for-sale securities	403,951	866,899	698,895
Calls and principal paydowns of held-to-maturity securities	251,439	126,258	96,618
Sale or maturity of investments	40,175	65,320	60,428
Sale of other real estate owned			131
Sale of bank foreclosed assets		75
Disposition of business, net	21,340
Increase in bank loans, net	(2,462,405)	(517,563)	(668,354)
Payments for:
Purchase of available-for-sale securities	(1,961,419)	(991,954)	(416,851)
Purchase of held-to-maturity securities	(1,437,725)	(802,668)	(7,959)
Purchase of investments	(9,278)	(45,151)	(48,834)
Purchase of fixed assets	(28,211)	(69,822)	(26,632)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(72,383)	(604,659)	(80,378)
Net cash used in investing activities	(5,254,516)	(1,973,265)	(392,936)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from/(repayments of) short-term borrowings, net	287,916	(126,637)	(55,700)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net	201,632	297,042	295,638
Proceeds from advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, net	352,000	148,000
Issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs	145,051
Increase/(decrease) in securities sold under agreements to repurchase	(10,128)	239,494	(224,629)
Increase in bank deposits, net	4,889,127	1,848,275	126,758
Increase/(decrease) in securities loaned	146,838	325,707	(35,914)
(Tax deficit)/excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(4,904)	14,741	19,858
Restricted stock conversions	(61,601)	(65,021)	(67,094)
Proceeds from stock option exercises	543	660	317
Repurchase of common stock	(113,462)	(117,752)
Cash dividends on preferred stock	(3,906)
Extinguishment of Stifel Financial Capital Trust	(9,393)
Repayment of Senior Notes	(150,000)	(175,000)
Contingent consideration	(13,110)	(29,598)
Extinguishment of subordinated debt			(3,131)
Net cash provided by financing activities	5,656,603	2,359,911	56,103
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(12,600)	(3,601)	(7,308)
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	101,913	121,237	(26,778)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	811,019	689,782	716,560
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	912,932	811,019	689,782
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	62,145	41,801	40,471
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	22,946	59,356	107,009
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Unit grants, net of forfeitures	190,211	267,769	190,003
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions	$ 12,813	79,747	$ 19,243
Shares surrendered into treasury		$ 223

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Nature Of Operations And Basis Of Presentation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Nature Of Operations And Basis Of Presentation

NOTE 1 – Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation

Nature of Operations

Stifel Financial Corp. (the “Company”), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is principally engaged in retail brokerage; securities trading; investment banking; investment advisory; retail, consumer, and commercial banking; and related financial services. We have offices throughout the United States, with a growing presence in Europe. Our major geographic area of concentration is throughout the United States, with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and Europe. Our company’s principal customers are individual investors, corporations, municipalities, and institutions.

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include Stifel Financial Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, principally Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”), Keefe Bruyette & Woods (“KBW”), and Stifel Bank & Trust (“Stifel Bank”). Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” or “our company” in this report refer to Stifel Financial Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts. We consider significant estimates, which are most susceptible to change and impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions, and estimates, to be: valuation of financial instruments and investments in partnerships, accrual for contingencies, allowance for loan losses, derivative instruments and hedging activities, fair value of goodwill and intangible assets, provision for income taxes and related tax reserves, and forfeitures associated with stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Certain amounts from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. The effect of these reclassifications on our company’s previously reported consolidated financial statements was not material.

Consolidation Policies

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Stifel Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries. We also have investments or interests in other entities for which we must evaluate whether to consolidate by determining whether we have a controlling financial interest or are considered to be the primary beneficiary. In determining whether to consolidate these entities, we evaluate whether the entity is a voting interest entity or a variable interest entity (“VIE”). When we do not have a controlling interest in an entity, but we exert significant influence over the entity, we apply the equity method of accounting. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Voting Interest Entity – Voting interest entities are entities that have (i) total equity investment at risk sufficient to fund expected future operations independently, and (ii) equity holders who have the obligation to absorb losses or receive residual returns and the right to make decisions about the entity’s activities. We consolidate voting interest entities when we determine that there is a controlling financial interest, usually ownership of all, or a majority of, the voting interest.

Variable Interest Entity – VIEs are entities that lack one or more of the characteristics of a voting interest entity. We are required to consolidate certain VIEs in which we have the power to direct the activities of the entity and the obligation to absorb significant losses or receive significant benefits. In other cases, we consolidate VIEs when we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is defined as the entity that has a variable interest, or a combination of variable interests, that maintains control and receives benefits or will absorb losses that are not pro rata with its ownership interests.

The determination as to whether an entity is a VIE is based on the structure and nature of the entity. We also consider other characteristics, such as the ability to influence the decision-making relative to the entity’s activities and how the entity is financed. With the exception of entities eligible for the deferral codified in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-10, “Consolidation: Amendments for Certain Investment Funds” (“ASU 2010-10”) (generally asset managers and investment companies), ASC 810 states that a controlling financial interest in an entity is present when an enterprise has a variable interest, or combination of variable interests, that have both the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the rights to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity.

Entities meeting the deferral provision defined by ASU 2010-10 are evaluated under the historical VIE guidance. Under the historical guidance, a controlling financial interest in an entity is present when an enterprise has a variable interest, or combination of variable interests, that will absorb a majority of the entity’s expected losses, receive a majority of the entity’s expected residual returns, or both. The enterprise with a controlling financial interest, known as the primary beneficiary, consolidates the VIE.

We determine whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE by first performing a qualitative analysis of the VIE’s control structure, expected benefits and losses, and expected residual returns. This analysis includes a review of, among other factors, the VIE’s capital structure, contractual terms, which interests create or absorb benefits or losses, variability, related party relationships, and the design of the VIE. Where a qualitative analysis is not conclusive, we perform a quantitative analysis. We reassess our initial evaluation of an entity as a VIE and our initial determination of whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE upon the occurrence of certain reconsideration events. See Note 28 for additional information on VIEs.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

NOTE 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider money market mutual funds and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are not restricted or segregated to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include money market mutual funds, deposits with banks, certificates of deposit, and federal funds sold. Cash and cash equivalents also include balances that Stifel Bank maintains at the Federal Reserve Bank.

Cash Segregated for Regulatory Purposes

Our broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject to Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which requires our company to maintain cash or qualified securities in a segregated reserve account for the exclusive benefit of its clients. In accordance with Rule 15c3-3, our company has portions of its cash segregated for the exclusive benefit of clients at December 31, 2016.

Brokerage Client Receivables, Net

Brokerage client receivables include receivables of our company’s broker-dealer subsidiaries, which represent amounts due on cash and margin transactions and are generally collateralized by securities owned by clients. Brokerage client receivables, primarily consisting of floating-rate loans collateralized by customer-owned securities, are charged interest at rates similar to other such loans made throughout the industry. The receivables are reported at their outstanding principal balance net of allowance for doubtful accounts. When a brokerage client receivable is considered to be impaired, the amount of the impairment is generally measured based on the fair value of the securities acting as collateral, which is measured based on current prices from independent sources, such as listed market prices or broker-dealer price quotations. Securities owned by customers, including those that collateralize margin or other similar transactions, are not reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Securities Borrowed and Securities Loaned

Securities borrowed require our company to deliver cash to the lender in exchange for securities and are included in receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations in the consolidated statements of financial condition. For securities loaned, we generally receive collateral in the form of cash in an amount in excess of the market value of securities loaned. Securities loaned are included in payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations in the consolidated statements of financial condition. We monitor the market value of securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained or refunded as necessary. Fees received or paid are recorded in interest revenue or interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Substantially all of these transactions are executed under master netting agreements, which gives us right of offset in the event of counterparty default; however, such receivables and payables with the same counterparty are not set off in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell and Repurchase Agreements

Securities purchased under agreements to resell (“resale agreements”) are collateralized financing transactions that are recorded at their contractual amounts plus accrued interest. We obtain control of collateral with a market value equal to or in excess of the principal amount loaned and accrued interest under resale agreements. These agreements are short-term in nature and are generally collateralized by U.S. government securities, U.S. government agency securities, and corporate bonds. We value collateral on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained when necessary to minimize the risk associated with this activity.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (“repurchase agreements”) are collateralized financing transactions that are recorded at their contractual amounts plus accrued interest. We make delivery of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and monitor the value of collateral on a daily basis. When necessary, we will deliver additional collateral.

Financial Instruments

We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including cash equivalents, financial instruments owned, available-for-sale securities, investments, financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, and derivatives. Other than those separately discussed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, the remaining financial instruments are generally short-term in nature, and their carrying values approximate fair value.

The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., “the exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We have categorized our financial instruments measured at fair value into a three-level classification in accordance with Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” which established a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs reflect our assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the transparency of inputs as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the measurement date. A quoted price for an identical asset or liability in an active market provides the most reliable fair value measurement, because it is directly observable to the market.

Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the measurement date. The nature of these financial instruments includes instruments for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, derivative instruments whose fair value have been derived using a model where inputs to the model are directly observable in the market, or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data, and instruments that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.

Level 3 – Instruments that have little to no pricing observability as of the measurement date. These financial instruments do not have two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

Valuation of Financial Instruments

When available, we use observable market prices, observable market parameters, or broker or dealer prices (bid and ask prices) to derive the fair value of financial instruments. In the case of financial instruments transacted on recognized exchanges, the observable market prices represent quotations for completed transactions from the exchange on which the financial instrument is principally traded.

A substantial percentage of the fair value of our financial instruments owned, available-for-sale securities, investments, and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, are based on observable market prices, observable market parameters, or derived from broker or dealer prices. The availability of observable market prices and pricing parameters can vary from product to product. Where available, observable market prices and pricing or market parameters in a product may be used to derive a price without requiring significant judgment. In certain markets, observable market prices or market parameters are not available for all products, and fair value is determined using techniques appropriate for each particular product. These techniques involve some degree of judgment.

For investments in illiquid or privately held securities that do not have readily determinable fair values, the determination of fair value requires us to estimate the value of the securities using the best information available. Among the factors we consider in determining the fair value of investments are the cost of the investment, terms and liquidity, developments since the acquisition of the investment, the sales price of recently issued securities, the financial condition and operating results of the issuer, earnings trends and consistency of operating cash flows, the long-term business potential of the issuer, the quoted market price of securities with similar quality and yield that are publicly traded, and other factors generally pertinent to the valuation of investments. In instances where a security is subject to transfer restrictions, the value of the security is based primarily on the quoted price of a similar security without restriction but may be reduced by an amount estimated to reflect such restrictions. The fair value of these investments is subject to a high degree of volatility and may be susceptible to significant fluctuation in the near term, and the differences could be material.

The degree of judgment used in measuring the fair value of financial instruments generally correlates to the level of pricing observability. Pricing observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of financial instrument, whether the financial instrument is new to the market and not yet established, and the characteristics specific to the transaction. Financial instruments with readily available active quoted prices for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of pricing observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value. Conversely, financial instruments rarely traded or not quoted will generally have less, or no, pricing observability and a higher degree of judgment used in measuring fair value. See Note 6 for additional information on how we value our financial instruments.

Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities

Securities available for sale include U.S. government agency securities; state and municipal securities; agency, non-agency, and commercial mortgage-backed securities; corporate fixed income securities; and asset-backed securities, which primarily includes collateralized loan obligations.

Securities held to maturity are recorded at amortized cost based on our company’s positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity. Securities held to maturity include agency, commercial, and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, consisting of collateralized loan obligation securities and ARS, and corporate fixed income securities.

We evaluate all securities in an unrealized loss position quarterly to assess whether the impairment is other-than-temporary on a quarterly basis. Our other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) assessment is a subjective process requiring the use of judgments and assumptions. Accordingly, we consider a number of qualitative and quantitative criteria in our assessment, including the extent and duration of the impairment, recent events specific to the issuer and/or industry to which the issuer belongs, the payment structure of the security, external credit ratings and the failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments, the value of underlying collateral, current market conditions, and our company’s ability and intent to hold the investment until its value recovers or the securities mature. We may determine that the decline in fair value of an investment is other-than-temporary if our analysis of these factors indicates that we will not recover our investment in the securities.

If we determine that impairment on our debt securities is other-than-temporary and we have made the decision to sell the security or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis, we recognize the entire portion of the impairment in earnings. If we have not made a decision to sell the security and we do not expect that we will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis, we recognize only the credit component of OTTI in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The remaining unrealized loss due to factors other than credit, or the non-credit component, is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. We determine the credit component based on the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows, discounted based on the purchase yield. The non-credit component represents the difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of expected future cash flows.

We estimate the portion of loss attributable to credit using a discounted cash flow model. Key assumptions used in estimating the expected cash flows include default rates, loss severity, and prepayment rates. Assumptions used can vary widely based on the collateral underlying the securities and are influenced by factors such as collateral type, loan interest rate, geographical location of the borrower, and borrower characteristics.

Unrealized gains and losses on our available-for-sale securities are reported, net of taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive loss included in shareholders’ equity. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded as interest income in the consolidated statements of operations using the interest method. Realized gains and losses from sales of securities available for sale are determined on a specific identification basis and are included in other income in the consolidated statements of operations in the period they are sold. For securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity, carrying value also includes unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at the date of transfer. Such unrealized gains or losses are accreted over the remaining life of the security with no impact on future net income.

Loan Classification

We classify loans based on our investment strategy and management’s assessment of our intent and ability to hold loans for the foreseeable future or until maturity. Management’s intent and ability with respect to certain loans may change from time to time depending on a number of factors, including economic, liquidity, and capital conditions. The accounting and measurement framework for loans differs depending on the loan classification. The classification criteria and accounting and measurement framework for bank loans and loans held for sale are described below.

Bank Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Bank loans consist of commercial and residential mortgage loans, commercial and industrial loans, stock-secured loans, home equity loans, construction loans, and consumer loans originated or acquired by Stifel Bank. Bank loans include those loans that management has the intent and ability to hold and are recorded at outstanding principal adjusted for any charge-offs, allowance for loan losses, deferred origination fees and costs, and purchased discounts. Loan origination costs, net of fees, and premiums and discounts on purchased loans are deferred and recognized over the contractual life of the loan as an adjustment of yield using the interest method. Bank loans are generally collateralized by real estate, real property, marketable securities, or other assets of the borrower. Interest income is recognized using the effective interest rate method, which is based upon the respective interest rates and the average daily asset balance. Discount accretion/premium amortization is recognized using the effective interest rate method, which is based upon the respective interest rate and expected lives of loans.

We regularly review the loan portfolio and have established an allowance for loan losses for inherent losses estimated to have occurred in the loan portfolio through a provision for loan losses charged to other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. In providing for the allowance for loan losses, we consider historical loss experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans that we intend to sell or for which we do not have the ability and intent to hold for the foreseeable future are classified as held for sale. Loans held for sale consist of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate residential and multi-family real estate mortgage loans intended for sale. Loans held for sale are stated at lower of cost or market value on an individual loan basis. Declines in market value below cost and any gains or losses on the sale of these assets are recognized in other income in the consolidated statements of operations. Market value is determined based on prevailing market prices for loans with similar characteristics or on sale contract prices. Deferred fees and costs related to these loans are not amortized but are recognized as part of the cost basis of the loan at the time it is sold. Because loans held for sale are reported at lower of cost or market value, an allowance for loan losses is not established for loans held for sale.

Impaired Loans

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collectible. Factors considered in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. We determine the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

We consider a loan a trouble debt restructuring when an existing borrower is granted concessionary rates or terms, which would not otherwise be offered. The concessions granted do not reflect current market conditions for a new loan of similar risk to another borrower in similar financial circumstances.

Once a loan is determined to be impaired, when principal or interest becomes 90 days past due or when collection becomes uncertain, the accrual of interest and amortization of deferred loan origination fees is discontinued (“non-accrual status”) and any accrued and unpaid interest income is reversed. Loans placed on non-accrual status are returned to accrual status when all delinquent principal and interest payments are collected and the collectibility of future principal and interest payments is reasonably assured. Loan losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses when we believe the uncollectibility of a loan balance is certain. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance for loan losses.

Large groups of smaller balance homogenous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, we do not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment measurements. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for non-homogeneous loans, and a specific allowance is established for individual loans determined to be impaired. Impairment is measured by comparing the carrying value of the impaired loan to the present value of its expected cash flow discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Investments

Our broker-dealer subsidiaries report changes in fair value of marketable and non-marketable securities in other income in the consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of marketable investments is generally based on either quoted market or dealer prices. The fair value of non-marketable securities is based on management’s estimate using the best information available, which generally consists of quoted market prices for similar securities and internally developed discounted cash flow models.

Investments in the consolidated statements of financial condition contain investments in securities that are marketable and securities that are not readily marketable. These investments are not included in our broker-dealer trading inventory or available-for-sale or held-to-maturity portfolios and represent the acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments for our benefit.

Fixed Assets, Net

Office equipment is depreciated on an accelerated basis over the estimated useful life of the asset of two to seven years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the lease. Buildings and building improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset of three to thirty-nine years. Depreciation expense is recorded in occupancy and equipment rental expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Office equipment, leasehold improvements, and property are stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation and amortization in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Office equipment is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the cost of acquired businesses in excess of the fair value of the related net assets acquired. We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis and on an interim basis when certain events or circumstances exist. We test for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is generally at the level of or one level below our company’s business segments. For both the annual and interim tests, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is not required. However, if we conclude otherwise, we are then required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test. Goodwill impairment is determined by comparing the estimated fair value of a reporting unit with its respective carrying value. If the estimated fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill at the reporting unit level is not deemed to be impaired. If the estimated fair value is below carrying value, however, further analysis is required to determine the amount of the impairment. Additionally, if the carrying value of a reporting unit is zero or a negative value and it is determined that it is more likely than not the goodwill is impaired, further analysis is required. The estimated fair values of the reporting units are derived based on valuation techniques we believe market participants would use for each of the reporting units. We have elected July 31 as our annual impairment testing date. No indicators of impairment were identified.

Identifiable intangible assets, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives, are tested for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances suggest that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be fully recoverable.

Loans and Advances to Financial Advisors and Other Employees, Net

We offer transition pay, principally in the form of upfront loans, to financial advisors and certain key revenue producers as part of our company’s overall growth strategy. These loans are generally forgiven by a charge to compensation and benefits over a five- to ten-year period if the individual satisfies certain conditions, usually based on continued employment and certain performance standards. We monitor and compare individual financial advisor production to each loan issued to ensure future recoverability. If the individual leaves before the term of the loan expires or fails to meet certain performance standards, the individual is required to repay the balance. In determining the allowance for doubtful receivables from former employees, management considers the facts and circumstances surrounding each receivable, including the amount of the unforgiven balance, the reasons for the terminated employment relationship, and the former employees’ overall financial situation.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We recognize all of our derivative instruments at fair value as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. These instruments are recorded in other assets or accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition and in the operating section of the consolidated statements of cash flows as increases or decreases of other assets and accounts payable and accrued expenses. Our company’s policy is not to offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments and fair value amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral or the obligation to return cash collateral arising from derivative instruments recognized at fair value executed with the same counterparty under master netting arrangements. The accounting for changes in the fair value (i.e., gains and losses) of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, we must also designate the hedging instrument or transaction, based upon the exposure being hedged.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges (i.e., hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk), the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The remaining gain or loss on the derivative instrument in excess of the cumulative change in the present value of future cash flows of the hedged item, if any, is recognized in current earnings during the period of change. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes and, at December 31, 2016, all of our derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges. See Note 15 for additional details.

Revenue Recognition

Customer securities transactions are recorded on a settlement date basis, with related commission revenues and expenses recorded on a trade date basis. Commission revenues are recorded as the amount charged to the customer, which, in certain cases, may include varying discounts. Principal securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. We typically distribute our proprietary equity research products to our client base of institutional investors at no charge. These proprietary equity research products are accounted for as a cost of doing business.

Investment banking revenues, which include underwriting fees, management fees, advisory fees, placement fees, and sales credits earned in connection with the distribution of the underwritten securities, are recorded when services for the transactions are completed under the terms of each engagement. Expenses associated with such transactions are deferred until the related revenue is recognized or the engagement is otherwise concluded. Investment banking revenues are presented net of related unreimbursed expenses. We have not recognized any incentive income that is subject to contingent repayments.

Asset management and service fees are recorded when earned, based on the period-end assets in the accounts, and consist of customer account service fees, per account fees (such as IRA fees), and wrap fees, net of external manager costs on managed accounts.

We earn fees from the investment partnerships that we manage or of which we are a general partner. Such management fees are generally based on the net assets or committed capital of the underlying partnerships. We have agreed, in certain cases, to waive management fees, in lieu of making a cash contribution, in satisfaction of our general partner investment commitments to the investment partnerships. In these cases, we generally recognize our management fee revenues at the time when we are allocated a special profit interest in realized gains from these partnerships.

Operating Leases

We lease office space and equipment under operating leases. We recognize rent expense related to these operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The lease term commences on the earlier of the date when we become legally obligated for the rent payments or the date on which we take possession of the property. For tenant improvement allowances and rent holidays, we record a deferred rent liability in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition and amortize the deferred rent over the lease term as a reduction to occupancy and equipment rental expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Income Taxes

We compute income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of our company’s assets and liabilities. We establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will either expire before we are able to realize their benefits, or that future deductibility is uncertain.

We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 24 for further information regarding income taxes.

Foreign Currency Translation

We consolidate our foreign subsidiaries, which have designated their local currency as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries are translated at year-end rates of exchange. Revenues and expenses are translated at an average rate for the period. In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 830, “Foreign Currency Matters,” gains or losses resulting from translating foreign currency financial statements are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss, a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in other income in the consolidated statements of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

Financial Instruments – Credit Losses

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments − Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” For trade receivables, loans, and held-to-maturity debt securities, the current probable loss recognition methodology is being replaced by an expected credit loss model. For available-for-sale debt securities, the recognition model on credit losses is generally unchanged, except the losses will be presented as an adjustable allowance. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 (January 1, 2020 for our company), including interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, “Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” that amends the revenue guidance in ASU 2014-09 on identifying performance obligations. The effective date of the new guidance will coincide with ASU 2014-09 during the first quarter of 2018.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, “Principal Versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross Versus Net)” (“ASU 2016-08”) that amends the principal versus agent guidance in ASU 2014-09. ASU 2016-08 clarifies that the analysis must focus on whether the entity has control of the goods or services before they are transferred to the customer. ASU 2016-08 also provides additional guidance about how to apply the control principle when services are provided and when goods or services are combined with other goods or services. The effective date of the standard for the Company will coincide with ASU 2014-09 during the first quarter of 2018.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Topic 606),” (“ASU 2014-09”) that supersedes current revenue recognition guidance, including most industry-specific guidance. ASU 2014-09 requires a company to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. The guidance also requires additional disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized. The FASB has approved a one-year deferral of this standard, and this pronouncement is now effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period, and is to be applied using one of two retrospective application methods, with early application not permitted.

In 2016, we began analyzing the impact of the standard on our contract portfolio by reviewing our current accounting policies and practices to identify potential differences that would result from applying the requirements of the new standard to our revenue contracts. In addition, we are in the early phases of identifying appropriate changes to our business processes, systems, and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard.

We have been closely monitoring FASB activity related to the new standard. During the second half of 2016, we began developing a plan regarding the evaluation of the potential changes from adopting the new standard on our future financial reporting and disclosures. We also made progress on our contract reviews and detailed policy drafting. Based on our evaluation, we expect to adopt the requirements of the new standard in the first quarter of 2018 and anticipate using the modified retrospective approach.

Share-Based Payments

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting” (“ASU 2016-09”) that requires an entity to record all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies as an income tax benefit or expense in the income statement. ASU 2016-09 will also require an entity to elect an accounting policy to either estimate the number of forfeitures or account for forfeitures when they occur. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 (January 1, 2017 for our company). We adopted the guidance in the update on January 1, 2017. Cash paid to a tax authority by a company when withholding

shares from an employee’s award for tax-withholding purposes are now classified as a financing activity in the accompanying

consolidated statement of cash flows (adopted retrospectively). We reclassified $61.6 million, $65.0 million, and $67.1 million from

operating activities to financing activities in the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows for the years ended December 31,

2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, pertaining to shares withheld from employee awards for tax withholding purposes.

Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases” that requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with the exception of short-term leases. For lessees, leases will continue to be classified as either operating or finance leases in the income statement. Lessor accounting is similar to the current model but updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model. Lessors will continue to classify leases as operating, direct financing, or sales-type leases. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition and requires application of the new guidance at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 (January 1, 2019 for our company). Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the transition method that will be elected and the effect that the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” that will change the income statement impact of equity investments held by an entity, and the recognition of changes in fair value of financial liabilities when the fair value option is elected. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 (January 1, 2018 for our company). We are currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share

In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-07, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share (or Its Equivalent).” The guidance removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The guidance also removes the requirement to make certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient. Rather, those disclosures are limited to investments for which the entity has elected to measure the fair value using that practical expedient. The guidance became effective for us on January 1, 2016. See Note 6 – Fair Value Measurements.

Interest − Imputation of Interest

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, “Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” (“ASU 2015-03”). The guidance in ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 (January 1, 2016 for our company) and is required to be applied retrospectively to all periods presented beginning in the year of adoption. Upon the adoption of ASU 2015-03 by our company on January 1, 2016, the impact was a reduction in both other assets and senior notes of $9.9 million. In accordance with ASU No. 2015-03, previously reported amounts have been conformed to the current presentation, as reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The impact as of December 31, 2015, was a reduction to both total assets and total liabilities of $9.9 million.

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Acquisitions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisitions

NOTE 3 – Acquisitions

ISM Capital LLP

On May 3, 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of ISM Capital LLP (“ISM”), an independent investment bank focused on international debt capital markets. The acquisition of ISM adds to the Company’s debt capital markets origination, sales, and research capabilities in Europe, including an end-to-end platform for convertible securities and other equity-linked debt instruments. The acquisition was funded with cash from operations and our common stock, issued out of treasury.

The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805 (“ASC Topic 805”), “Business Combinations.” Accordingly, goodwill was measured as the excess of the acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred over the amount of acquisition-date identifiable assets acquired net of assumed liabilities. We recorded $6.9 million of goodwill in the consolidated statement of financial condition, which has been allocated to our company’s Institutional Group segment. Identifiable intangible assets purchased by our company consisted of customer relationships, non-compete, and customer backlog with aggregate acquisition-date fair values of $2.3 million.

The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary and will be finalized upon completion of the analysis of the fair values of the net assets of ISM at closing and the identified intangible assets. The final goodwill and intangible assets recorded in the consolidated statement of financial condition may differ from that reflected herein as a result of future measurement period adjustments. The goodwill represents the value expected from the synergies created through the operational enhancement benefits that will result from the integration of ISM’s business and the addition of an end-to-end platform for convertible securities and other equity-linked debt instruments to our debt capital markets capabilities in Europe. Goodwill is not expected to be deductible for federal income tax purposes.

We recognized a liability for estimated earn-out payments. These payments will be based on ISM’s performance over a three-year period. The liability for earn-out payments was $3.7 million at December 31, 2016. The contingent consideration accrual is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Pro forma information is not presented, because the acquisition is not considered to be material, as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The results of operations of ISM have been included in our results prospectively from the date of acquisition.

Eaton Partners

On January 4, 2016, we completed the acquisition of Eaton Partners, LLC (“Eaton Partners”), a global fund placement and advisory firm. Eaton Partners will retain its brand name and will be run as a Stifel company. The acquisition was funded with cash from operations and our common stock, issued out of treasury.

The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Topic 805. Accordingly, goodwill was measured as the excess of the acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred over the amount of acquisition-date identifiable assets acquired net of assumed liabilities. We recorded $72.0 million of goodwill in the consolidated statement of financial condition, which has been allocated to our company’s Institutional Group segment. Identifiable intangible assets purchased by our company consisted of customer relationships, trade name, non-compete, and customer backlog with aggregate acquisition-date fair values of $32.3 million.

The goodwill represents the value expected from the synergies created through the operational enhancement benefits that will result from the integration of Eaton’s business and from the relationships Eaton has established with private equity firms, hedge funds, high net worth family offices, and institutional investors. Goodwill is expected to be deductible for federal income tax purposes.

We recognized a liability for estimated earn-out payments. These payments will be based on Eaton Partner’s performance over a four-year period. The liability for earn-out payments was $27.3 million at December 31, 2016. The contingent consideration accrual is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Pro forma information is not presented, because the acquisition is not considered to be material, as defined by the SEC. The results of operations of Eaton have been included in our results prospectively from the date of acquisition.

Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, Americas

On December 4, 2015, we completed the purchase of the Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, Americas (“Barclays”), franchise in the U.S. The Company paid purchase consideration that was funded with cash from operations. As part of that transaction, Stifel Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired approximately $600.0 million of bank loans, at fair value, from Barclays. The fair values for those loans were estimated using discounted cash flow analyses using interest rates currently being offered for loans with similar terms.

The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Topic 805. Accordingly, goodwill was measured as the excess of the acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred over the amount of acquisition-date identifiable assets acquired net of assumed liabilities. We recorded $24.8 million of goodwill in the consolidated statement of financial condition, which has been allocated to our company’s Global Wealth Management segment. Identifiable intangible assets purchased by our company consisted of customer relationships, with acquisition-date fair value of $7.3 million.

The goodwill represents the value expected from the synergies created through the operational enhancement benefits that will result from the integration of the hired financial advisors and the conversion of the customer accounts to the Stifel platform. Goodwill is expected to be deductible for federal income tax purposes.

In addition, deferred consideration is payable based on certain revenue generated by Stifel in accordance with the distribution agreement. The deferred consideration of $15.2 million has been recognized as a liability and is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition at December 31, 2016.

During 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors removed the continuing service requirements associated with restricted stock units that were granted to certain employees of Barclays in December 2015. As a result, the awards were expensed at date of modification resulting in a charge of $58.6 million during 2016. The fair value of the awards is based upon the closing price of our company’s common stock on the date of the grant of the awards. These charges are included in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Sterne Agee Group, Inc.

On June 5, 2015, we completed the purchase of all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Sterne Agee Group, Inc. (“Sterne Agee”), a financial services firm that offers comprehensive wealth management and investment services to a diverse client base including corporations, municipalities, and individual investors. The purchase was completed pursuant to the merger agreement dated February 23, 2015. On July 1, 2016, the Company completed the sale of Sterne Agee’s legacy independent brokerage and clearing businesses pursuant to two separate stock purchase agreements dated June 24, 2016.

The acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Topic 805. Accordingly, goodwill was measured as the excess of the acquisition-date fair value of the consideration transferred over the amount of acquisition-date identifiable assets acquired net of assumed liabilities. We recorded $60.8 million of goodwill and intangible assets in the consolidated statement of financial condition, which has been allocated to our company’s Global Wealth Management and Institutional Group segments. Identifiable intangible assets purchased by our company consisted of customer relationships with acquisition-date fair value of $29.3 million.

The goodwill represents the value expected from the synergies created through the operational enhancement benefits that will result from the integration of Sterne Agee’s business and the reputation and expertise of Sterne Agee in the financial services sector.

On June 5, 2015, certain employees were granted restricted stock units of our company as retention. The fair value of the awards issued as retention was $23.8 million. The fair value of the awards is based upon the closing price of our company’s common stock on the date of grant. There are no continuing service requirements associated with these restricted stock units, and accordingly, they were expensed at date of grant. This charge is included in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2015. In addition, we paid $33.8 million in the form of notes to associates for retention. These notes will be forgiven by a charge to compensation and benefits over a five- to ten-year period if the individual satisfies certain conditions, usually based on continued employment and certain performance standards.

Prior to the closing date, Sterne Agee had established adequate reserves for various claims that were included in the opening balance sheet. During the third quarter of 2015, one legal matter was settled and paid, and the excess reserves associated with the Canyon Ridge matter were distributed to Sterne Agee Group, Inc. shareholders. Under the terms of the agreements governing the acquisition, we have withheld a portion of the purchase price of Sterne Agee Group, Inc. pending the resolution of currently existing or subsequently arising liabilities relating to the operation of the Sterne Agee Group Inc. business prior to the closing of the acquisition. Based upon currently available information and review with counsel, we believe the amounts which we are allowed to withhold will be adequate to fully indemnify us from any losses related to the pre-closing operations of Sterne Agee Group, Inc.

1919 Investment Counsel & Trust Co., National Association (“1919 Investment Counsel”)

On November 7, 2014, we completed the acquisition of 1919 Investment Counsel, an asset management firm and trust company that provides customized investment advisory and trust services, on a discretionary basis, to individuals, families, and institutions throughout the country.

On November 7, 2014, certain employees were granted restricted stock or restricted stock units of our company as retention. The fair value of the awards issued as retention was $11.2 million. There are no continuing service requirements associated with these restricted stock units, and accordingly, they were expensed at date of grant. This charge is included in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014. In addition, we paid $10.8 million in the form of notes to associates for retention. These notes will be forgiven by a charge to compensation and benefits over a five- to ten-year period if the individual satisfies certain conditions, usually based on continued employment and certain performance standards.

Oriel Securities (“Oriel”)

On July 31, 2014, we completed the acquisition of Oriel, a London-based stockbroking and investment banking firm. The combination of our company and Oriel has created a significant middle-market investment banking group in London, with broad research coverage across most sectors of the economy, equity and debt sales and trading, and investment banking services.

On July 31, 2014, certain employees were granted restricted stock or restricted stock units of our company as retention. The fair value of the awards issued as retention was $6.8 million. There are no continuing service requirements associated with these restricted stock units, and accordingly, they were expensed at date of grant. This charge is included in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014.

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Discontinued Operations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

NOTE 4 – Discontinued Operations

(in thousands)	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Net revenues	$	—	$	—	$	(121	)
Restructuring expense		—		—		217
Operating expenses		—		—		3,924
Total non-interest expenses		—		—		4,141
Loss from discontinued operations before income    tax expense		—		—		(4,262	)
Income tax benefit		—		—		(1,199	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	—	$	—	$	(3,063	)

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Receivables From And Payables To Brokers, Dealers And Clearing Organizations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Due To And From Broker Dealers And Clearing Organizations [Abstract]

Receivables From And Payables To Brokers, Dealers And Clearing Organizations

NOTE 5 – Receivables From and Payables to Brokers, Dealers, and Clearing Organizations

Amounts receivable from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations at December 31, 2016 and 2015, included (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016			2015
Deposits paid for securities borrowed	$	382,691	$	318,105
Receivables from clearing organizations		568,373		260,077
Securities failed to deliver		73,688		23,649
	$	1,024,752	$	601,831

Amounts payable to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations at December 31, 2016 and 2015, included (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016			2015
Deposits received from securities loaned	$	478,814	$	329,670
Payable to clearing organizations		16,411		92,008
Securities failed to receive		27,882		16,353
	$	523,107	$	438,031

Deposits paid for securities borrowed approximate the market value of the securities. Securities failed to deliver and receive represent the contract value of securities that have not been delivered or received on settlement date.

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Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

NOTE 6 – Fair Value Measurements

We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including financial instruments owned, available-for-sale securities, investments, financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, and derivatives.

We generally utilize third-party pricing services to value Level 1 and Level 2 available-for-sale investment securities, as well as certain derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. We review the methodologies and assumptions used by the third-party pricing services and evaluate the values provided, principally by comparison with other available market quotes for similar instruments and/or analysis based on internal models using available third-party market data. We may occasionally adjust certain values provided by the third-party pricing service when we believe, as the result of our review, that the adjusted price most appropriately reflects the fair value of the particular security.

Following are descriptions of the valuation methodologies and key inputs used to measure financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value. The descriptions include an indication of the level of the fair value hierarchy in which the assets or liabilities are classified.

Financial Instruments Owned and Available-For-Sale Securities

When available, the fair value of financial instruments is based on quoted prices in active markets and reported in Level 1. Level 1 financial instruments include highly liquid instruments with quoted prices, such as equity securities listed in active markets, corporate fixed income securities, and U.S. government securities.

If quoted prices are not available for identical instruments, fair values are obtained from pricing services, broker quotes, or other model-based valuation techniques with observable inputs, such as the present value of estimated cash flows, and reported as Level 2. The nature of these financial instruments include instruments for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, instruments whose fair value has been derived using a model where inputs to the model are directly observable in the market, or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data, and instruments that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed. Level 2 financial instruments include U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate fixed income securities infrequently traded, state and municipal securities, and asset-backed securities, which primarily includes collateralized loan obligations.

We have identified Level 3 financial instruments to include certain equity and corporate fixed income securities with unobservable pricing inputs and certain non-agency mortgage-backed securities. Level 3 financial instruments have little to no pricing observability as of the report date. These financial instruments do not have active two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

Investments

Investments carried at fair value primarily include corporate equity securities, auction-rate securities (“ARS”), and private company investments.

Corporate equity securities that are valued based on quoted prices in active markets are reported in Level 1. Corporate equity securities with unobservable pricing inputs are reported in Level 3.

ARS are valued based upon our expectations of issuer redemptions and using internal discounted cash flow models that utilize unobservable inputs. ARS are reported as Level 3 assets.

Direct investments in private companies may be valued using the market approach and were valued based on an assessment of each underlying investment, incorporating evaluation of additional significant third-party financing, changes in valuations of comparable peer companies, the business environment of the companies, market indices, assumptions relating to appropriate risk adjustments for nonperformance, and legal restrictions on disposition, among other factors. The fair value derived from the methods used are evaluated and weighted, as appropriate, considering the reasonableness of the range of values indicated. Under the market approach, fair value may be determined by reference to multiples of market-comparable companies or transactions, including earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) multiples. For securities utilizing the market comparable companies valuation technique, a significant increase (decrease) in the EBITDA multiple in isolation could result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

Investments in Funds That Are Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share

Investments at fair value include investments in funds, including certain money market funds that are measured at net asset value (“NAV”). The Company uses NAV to measure the fair value of its fund investments when (i) the fund investment does not have a readily determinable fair value and (ii) the NAV of the investment fund is calculated in a manner consistent with the measurement principles of investment company accounting, including measurement of the underlying investments at fair value. The Company adopted ASU No. 2015-07 in January 2016, and, as required, disclosures in the paragraphs and tables below are limited to only those investments in funds that are measured at NAV. In accordance with ASU No. 2015-07, previously reported amounts have been conformed to the current presentation.

The Company’s investments in funds measured at NAV include private company investments, partnership interests, mutual funds, private equity funds, and money market funds. Private equity funds primarily invest in a broad range of industries worldwide in a variety of situations, including leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, growth investments, and distressed investments. The private equity funds are primarily closed-end funds in which the Company’s investments are generally not eligible for redemption. Distributions will be received from these funds as the underlying assets are liquidated or distributed.

The general and limited partnership interests in investment partnerships were primarily valued based upon NAVs received from third-party fund managers. The various partnerships are investment companies, which record their underlying investments at fair value based on fair value policies established by management of the underlying fund. Fair value policies at the underlying fund generally require the funds to utilize pricing/valuation information, including independent appraisals, from third-party sources. However, in some instances, current valuation information for illiquid securities or securities in markets that are not active may not be available from any third-party source or fund management may conclude that the valuations that are available from third-party sources are not reliable. In these instances, fund management may perform model-based analytical valuations that may be used as an input to value these investments.

The tables below present the fair value of our investments in, and unfunded commitments to, funds that are measured at NAV (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Fair value of investments		Unfunded commitments		Fair value of investments		Unfunded commitments
Private company investments	$	18,763	$	8,526	$	34,385	$	14,178
Partnership interests		15,798		1,822		22,502		2,018
Mutual funds		11,301		—		20,399		—
Private equity funds		9,310		2,020		12,970		9,352
Money market funds		35,637		—		77,097		—
Total	$	90,809	$	12,368	$	167,353	$	25,548

Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased

Financial instruments sold, but not purchased, recorded at fair value based on quoted prices in active markets and other observable market data include highly liquid instruments with quoted prices, such as U.S. government securities, corporate fixed income securities, and equity securities listed in active markets, which are reported as Level 1.

If quoted prices are not available, fair values are obtained from pricing services, broker quotes, or other model-based valuation techniques with observable inputs, such as the present value of estimated cash flows, and reported as Level 2. The nature of these financial instruments include instruments for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, instruments whose fair value has been derived using a model where inputs to the model are directly observable in the market, or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data, and instruments that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed. Level 2 financial instruments include U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities not actively traded, corporate fixed income securities, and state and municipal securities.

Derivatives

Derivatives are valued using quoted market prices for identical instruments when available or pricing models based on the net present value of estimated future cash flows. The valuation models used require market observable inputs, including contractual terms, market prices, yield curves, credit curves, and measures of volatility. We manage credit risk for our derivative positions on a counterparty-by-counterparty basis and calculate credit valuation adjustments, included in the fair value of these instruments, on the basis of our relationships at the counterparty portfolio/master netting agreement level. These credit valuation adjustments are determined by applying a credit spread for the counterparty to the total expected exposure of the derivative after considering collateral and other master netting arrangements. We have classified our interest rate swaps as Level 2.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2016, are presented below (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial instruments owned:
U.S. government securities	$	9,951	$	9,951	$	—	$	—
U.S. government agency securities		89,833		—		89,833		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		305,774		—		305,774		—
Non-agency		28,402		—		27,320		1,082
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		299,946		1,944		297,729		273
Equity securities		32,044		31,444		—		600
State and municipal securities		159,095		—		159,095		—
Total financial instruments owned		925,045		43,339		879,751		1,955
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. government agency securities		4,197		300		3,897		—
State and municipal securities		72,490		—		72,490		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		338,732		—		338,732		—
Commercial		72,773		—		72,773		—
Non-agency		1,892		—		1,892		—
Corporate fixed income securities		823,511		—		823,511		—
Asset-backed securities		1,867,718		—		1,867,718		—
Total available-for-sale securities		3,181,313		300		3,181,013		—
Investments:
Corporate equity securities		27,247		23,414		—		3,833
Auction rate securities:
Equity securities		48,689		—		—		48,689
Municipal securities		832		—		—		832
Other		1,623		—		383		1,240
Investments measured at NAV		55,172
Total investments		133,563		23,414		383		54,594
Cash equivalents measured at NAV		35,637
Derivative contracts (1)		10,390		—		10,390		—
	$	4,285,948	$	67,053	$	4,071,537	$	56,549

⁽¹⁾ Included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition. 

	December 31, 2016
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Liabilities:
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased:
U.S. government securities	$	362,536	$	362,536	$	—	$	—
U.S. government agency securities		20,549		—		20,549		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		94,552		—		94,552		—
Non-agency		1		—		1		—
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		202,968		980		201,988		—
Equity securities		18,395		18,395		—		—
State and municipal securities		31		—		31		—
Total financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased		699,032		381,911		317,121		—
Derivative contracts (2)		1,823		—		1,823		—
	$	700,855	$	381,911	$	318,944	$	—

⁽²⁾ Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2015, are presented below (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial instruments owned:
U.S. government securities	$	45,167	$	45,167	$	—	$	—
U.S. government agency securities		116,949		—		116,949		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		205,473		—		205,473		—
Non-agency		33,319		—		31,843		1,476
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		203,910		13,203		190,707		—
Equity securities		31,642		29,388		1,635		619
State and municipal securities		112,983		—		112,983		—
Total financial instruments owned		749,443		87,758		659,590		2,095
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. government agency securities		1,698		—		1,698		—
State and municipal securities		74,167		—		74,167		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		304,893		—		304,893		—
Commercial		11,310		—		11,310		—
Non-agency		2,518		—		2,518		—
Corporate fixed income securities		319,408		—		319,408		—
Asset-backed securities		915,913		—		915,913		—
Total available-for-sale securities		1,629,907		—		1,629,907		—
Investments:
Corporate equity securities		30,737		26,436		1,359		2,942
U.S. government securities		102		102		—		—
Auction rate securities:
Equity securities		55,710		—		5,268		50,442
Municipal securities		1,315		—		—		1,315
Other		2,897		4		2,873		20
Investments measured at NAV		90,256
Total investments		181,017		26,542		9,500		54,719
Cash equivalents measured at NAV		77,097
	$	2,637,464	$	114,300	$	2,298,997	$	56,814

	December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Liabilities:
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased:
U.S. government securities	$	186,030	$	186,030	$	—	$	—
Agency mortgage-backed securities:		50,830		—		50,830		—
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		255,700		3,601		252,099		—
Equity securities		29,184		22,894		6,290		—
Total financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased		521,744		212,525		309,219		—
Derivative contracts (2)		3,591		—		3,591		—
	$	525,335	$	212,525	$	312,810	$	—

⁽²⁾ Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

The following tables summarize the changes in fair value associated with Level 3 financial instruments during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
	Financial instruments owned
	Mortgage- Backed Securities – Non-Agency			Corporate Fixed Income Securities			Equity Securities
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	1,476		$	—		$	619
Unrealized gains/(losses):
Included in changes in net assets (1)		(18	)		—			(279	)
Included in OCI (2)		—			—			—
Realized gains/(losses) (1)		54			—			—
Purchases		—			292			253
Sales		—			—			—
Redemptions		(430	)		(19	)		—
Transfers:
Into Level 3		—			—			7
Out of Level 3		—			—			—
Net change		(394	)		273			(19	)
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	1,082		$	273		$	600

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
	Investments
	Corporate Equity Securities			Auction Rate Securities – Equity			Auction Rate Securities – Municipal			Other
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	2,942		$	50,442		$	1,315		$	20
Unrealized gains/(losses):
Included in changes in net assets (1)		(361	)		547			67			—
Included in OCI (2)		—			—			—			—
Realized gains (1)		2,453			—			—			—
Purchases		3,593			50			—			3,782
Sales		—			—			—			—
Redemptions		(4,794	)		(2,350	)		(550	)		—
Transfers:
Into Level 3		—			—			—			465
Out of Level 3		—			—			—			(3,027	)
Net change		891			(1,753	)		(483	)		1,220
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	3,833		$	48,689		$	832		$	1,240

⁽¹⁾ Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) related to financial instruments owned and investments are reported in other income in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽²⁾ Unrealized gains/(losses) related to available-for-sale securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Financial instruments owned									Available- for-sale securities
	Mortgage- Backed Securities – Non-Agency			Corporate Fixed Income Securities			Equity Securities			Asset- Backed Securities
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	806		$	1,993		$	1,144		$	44,045
Unrealized gains/(losses):
Included in changes in net assets (1)		(241	)		84			—			—
Included in OCI (2)		—			—			—			342
Realized gains/(losses) (1)		127			53			—			(2,136	)
Purchases		—			11,643			—			—
Sales		—			(13,773	)		(525	)		(42,251	)
Redemptions		(332	)		—			—			—
Transfers:
Into Level 3		1,116			—			—			—
Out of Level 3		—			—			—			—
Net change		670			(1,993	)		(525	)		(44,045	)
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	1,476		$	—		$	619		$	—

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Investments
	Corporate Equity Securities			Auction Rate Securities – Equity			Auction Rate Securities – Municipal			Other
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	7,550		$	46,197		$	1,326		$	2,026
Unrealized gains/(losses):
Included in changes in net assets (1)		1,410			(413	)		(11	)		(938	)
Included in OCI (2)		—			—			—			—
Realized gains (1)		—			—			—			—
Purchases		—			15,176			—			—
Sales		—			—			—			—
Redemptions		—			(5,250	)		—			—
Transfers:
Into Level 3		182			—			—			—
Out of Level 3		(6,200	)		(5,268	)		—			(1,068	)
Net change		(4,608	)		4,245			(11	)		(2,006	)
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	2,942		$	50,442		$	1,315		$	20

⁽¹⁾ Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) related to financial instruments owned and investments are reported in other income in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽²⁾ Unrealized gains/(losses) related to available-for-sale securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

The results included in the table above are only a component of the overall investment strategies of our company. The table above does not present Level 1 or Level 2 valued assets or liabilities. The changes to our company’s Level 3 classified instruments during the year ended December 31, 2016, were principally a result of redemptions of corporate equity securities, ARS redemptions, and transfers out of Level 3, offset by purchases of corporate equity securities and other investments, and realized and unrealized gains, net. The changes in unrealized gains/(losses) recorded in earnings for the year ended December 31, 2016, relating to Level 3 assets still held at December 31, 2016, were immaterial.

The following table summarizes quantitative information related to the significant unobservable inputs utilized in our company’s Level 3 recurring fair value measurements as of December 31, 2016.

	Valuation technique	Unobservable input	Range	Weighted average
Investments:
Corporate equity securities	Market comparable companies	Tangible book value multiple	1.41 - 2.28	1.95
Auction rate securities:
Equity securities	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	2.0% - 12.6%		6.5%
		Workout period	1-3 years	2.5 years
Municipal securities	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	2.2% - 10.6%		4.9%
		Workout period	1-4 years	1.9 years

The fair value of certain Level 3 assets was determined using various methodologies, as appropriate, including third-party pricing vendors and broker quotes. These inputs are evaluated for reasonableness through various procedures, including due diligence reviews of third-party pricing vendors, variance analyses, consideration of current market environment, and other analytical procedures.

The fair value for our auction rate securities was determined using an income approach based on an internally developed discounted cash flow model. The discounted cash flow model utilizes two significant unobservable inputs: discount rate and workout period. The discount rate was calculated using credit spreads of the underlying collateral or similar securities. The workout period was based on an assessment of publicly available information on efforts to re-establish functioning markets for these securities and our company’s own redemption experience. Significant increases in any of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value. On an ongoing basis, management verifies the fair value by reviewing the appropriateness of the discounted cash flow model and its significant inputs.

Transfers Within the Fair Value Hierarchy

We assess our financial instruments on a quarterly basis to determine the appropriate classification within the fair value hierarchy. Transfers between fair value classifications occur when there are changes in pricing observability levels. Transfers of financial instruments among the levels are deemed to occur at the beginning of the reporting period.

There were $1.9 million of transfers of financial assets from Level 2 to Level 1 during the year ended December 31, 2016. There were $8.6 million of transfers of financial assets from Level 1 to Level 2 during the year ended December 31, 2016, primarily related to corporate fixed income securities for which there were low volumes of recent trade activity observed. There were $0.5 million of transfers of financial assets into Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2016. There were $3.0 million of transfers of financial assets out of Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2016, primarily related to other investments that were reclassified to NAV at December 31, 2016.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following reflects the fair value of financial instruments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, whether or not recognized in the consolidated statements of financial condition at fair value (in thousands).

	December 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	912,932	$	912,932	$	811,019	$	811,019
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		73,235		73,235		227,727		227,727
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		248,588		248,588		160,423		160,423
Financial instruments owned		925,045		925,045		749,443		749,443
Available-for-sale securities		3,181,313		3,181,313		1,629,907		1,629,907
Held-to-maturity securities		3,038,405		3,040,554		1,855,399		1,874,998
Loans held for sale		228,588		228,588		189,921		189,921
Bank loans		5,591,190		5,633,804		3,143,515		3,188,402
Investments		133,563		133,563		181,017		181,017
Derivative contracts (1)		10,390		10,390		—		—
Financial liabilities:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	268,546	$	268,546	$	278,674	$	278,674
Bank deposits		11,527,483		11,092,185		6,638,356		6,627,818
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased		699,032		699,032		521,744		521,744
Derivative contracts (2)		1,823		1,823		3,591		3,591
Borrowings		377,000		377,000		89,084		89,084
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		500,000		500,000		148,000		148,000
Senior notes		795,891		799,632		740,136		736,135
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		67,500		52,525		82,500		72,371

⁽¹⁾ Included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

⁽²⁾ Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

The following table presents the estimated fair values of financial instruments not measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods indicated (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash	$	877,295	$	877,295	$	—	$	—
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		73,235		73,235		—		—
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		248,588		227,983		20,605		—
Held-to-maturity securities		3,040,554		—		2,830,869		209,685
Loans held for sale		228,588		—		228,588		—
Bank loans		5,633,804		—		5,633,804		—
Financial liabilities:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	268,546	$	149,881	$	118,665	$	—
Bank deposits		11,092,185		—		11,092,185		—
Borrowings		377,000		377,000		—		—
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		500,000		500,000		—		—
Senior notes		799,632		799,632		—		—
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		52,525		—		—		52,525

	December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash	$	733,922	$	733,922	$	—	$	—
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		227,727		227,727		—		—
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		160,423		160,423		—		—
Held-to-maturity securities		1,874,998		—		1,317,582		557,416
Loans held for sale		189,921		—		189,921		—
Bank loans		3,188,402		—		3,188,402		—
Financial liabilities:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	278,674	$	278,674	$	—	$	—
Bank deposits		6,627,818		—		6,627,818		—
Borrowings		89,084		—		89,084		—
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		148,000		148,000		—		—
Senior notes		736,135		736,135		—		—
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		72,371		—		—		72,371

The following, as supplemented by the discussion above, describes the valuation techniques used in estimating the fair value of our financial instruments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Financial Assets

Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell

Securities purchased under agreements to resell are collateralized financing transactions that are recorded at their contractual amounts plus accrued interest. The carrying values at December 31, 2016 and 2015 approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.

Held-to-Maturity Securities

Securities held to maturity are recorded at amortized cost based on our company’s positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity. Securities held to maturity include agency, commercial, and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, consisting of collateralized loan obligation securities and ARS, and corporate fixed income securities. The estimated fair value, included in the above table, is determined using several factors; however, primary weight is given to discounted cash flow modeling techniques that incorporated an estimated discount rate based upon recent observable debt security issuances with similar characteristics.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans held for sale consist of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate residential real estate loans intended for sale. Loans held for sale are stated at lower of cost or fair value. Fair value is determined based on prevailing market prices for loans with similar characteristics or on sale contract prices.

Bank Loans

The fair values of mortgage loans and commercial loans were estimated using a discounted cash flow method, a form of the income approach. Discount rates were determined considering rates at which similar portfolios of loans would be made under current conditions and considering liquidity spreads applicable to each loan portfolio based on the secondary market.

Financial Liabilities

Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase are collateralized financing transactions that are recorded at their contractual amounts plus accrued interest. The carrying values at December 31, 2016 and 2015 approximate fair value due to the short-term nature.

Bank Deposits

The fair value for demand deposits is equal to the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (that is, their carrying amounts). The carrying amounts of variable-rate money-market and savings accounts approximate their fair values at the reporting date as these are short-term in nature. The fair value of other interest-bearing deposits, including certificates of deposit, was calculated by discounting the future cash flows using discount rates based on the expected current market rates for similar products with similar remaining terms.

Borrowings

The carrying amount of borrowings approximates fair value due to the relative short-term nature of such borrowings. In addition, Stifel Bank’s Federal Home Loan Bank advances reflect terms that approximate current market rates for similar borrowings.

Senior Notes

The fair value of our senior notes is estimated based upon quoted market prices.

Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts

The fair value of our trust preferred securities is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. We have assumed a discount rate based on the coupon achieved in our 4.250% senior notes due 2024.

These fair value disclosures represent our best estimates based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments. Fair value estimates are based on judgments regarding future expected losses, current economic conditions, risk characteristics of the various instruments, and other factors. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment and, therefore, cannot be determined with precision. Changes in the above methodologies and assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

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12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Trading Securities Balance Sheet Reported Amounts [Abstract]

Financial Instruments Owned And Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased

NOTE 7 – Financial Instruments Owned and Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased

The components of financial instruments owned and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at December 31, 2016 and 2015, are as follows (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Financial instruments owned:
U.S. government securities	$	9,951	$	45,167
U.S. government agency securities		89,833		116,949
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		305,774		205,473
Non-agency		28,402		33,319
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		299,946		203,910
Equity securities		32,044		31,642
State and municipal securities		159,095		112,983
	$	925,045	$	749,443
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased:
U.S. government securities	$	362,536	$	186,030
U.S. government agency securities		20,549		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		94,552		50,830
Non-agency		1		—
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		202,968		255,700
Equity securities		18,395		29,184
State and municipal securities		31		—
	$	699,032	$	521,744

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, financial instruments owned in the amount of $992.9 million and $508.5 million, respectively, were pledged as collateral (on a settlement-date basis) for our repurchase agreements and short-term borrowings. Financial instruments owned on a settlement-date basis were $1.3 billion at December 31, 2016. Our financial instruments owned are presented on a trade-date basis in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, represent obligations of our company to deliver the specified security at the contracted price, thereby creating a liability to purchase the security in the market at prevailing prices in future periods. We are obligated to acquire the securities sold short at prevailing market prices in future periods, which may exceed the amount reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

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Available-For-Sale And Held-To-Maturity Securities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]

Available-For-Sale And Held-To-Maturity Securities

NOTE 8 – Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities

The following tables provide a summary of the amortized cost and fair values of the available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities at December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains (1)		Gross Unrealized Losses (1)			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. government agency securities	$	4,213	$	2	$	(18	)	$	4,197
State and municipal securities		76,066		—		(3,576	)		72,490
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		340,738		298		(2,304	)		338,732
Commercial		77,417		59		(4,703	)		72,773
Non-agency		2,032		—		(140	)		1,892
Corporate fixed income securities		830,695		1,418		(8,602	)		823,511
Asset-backed securities		1,858,929		9,857		(1,068	)		1,867,718
	$	3,190,090	$	11,634	$	(20,411	)	$	3,181,313
Held-to-maturity securities (2)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	1,567,758	$	14,537	$	(17,037	)	$	1,565,258
Commercial		59,581		1,786		—			61,367
Non-agency		688		—		(13	)		675
Asset-backed securities		1,370,300		6,242		(3,396	)		1,373,146
Corporate fixed income securities		40,078		30		—			40,108
	$	3,038,405	$	22,595	$	(20,446	)	$	3,040,554

	December 31, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains (1)		Gross Unrealized Losses (1)			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. government agency securities	$	1,700	$	1	$	(3	)	$	1,698
State and municipal securities		75,953		28		(1,814	)		74,167
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		306,309		125		(1,541	)		304,893
Commercial		11,177		134		(1	)		11,310
Non-agency		2,679		2		(163	)		2,518
Corporate fixed income securities		321,017		743		(2,352	)		319,408
Asset-backed securities		922,563		774		(7,424	)		915,913
	$	1,641,398	$	1,807	$	(13,298	)	$	1,629,907
Held-to-maturity securities (2)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	1,257,808	$	23,346	$	(3,105	)	$	1,278,049
Commercial		59,521		1,832		—			61,353
Non-agency		929		—		(15	)		914
Asset-backed securities		496,996		2,076		(4,139	)		494,933
Corporate fixed income securities		40,145		-		(396	)		39,749
	$	1,855,399	$	27,254	$	(7,655	)	$	1,874,998

⁽¹⁾ Unrealized gains/(losses) related to available-for-sale securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

⁽²⁾ Held-to-maturity securities are carried in the consolidated statements of financial condition at amortized cost, and the changes in the value of these securities, other than impairment charges, are not reported on the consolidated financial statements.

For the year ended December 31, 2016, there were no sales of available-for-sale securities. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, we received proceeds of $641.6 million and $300.3 million, respectively, from the sale of available-for-sale securities, which resulted in net realized gains of $3.2 million and $3.7 million, respectively.

During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, unrealized gains, net of deferred tax expense, of $5.8 million, $1.4 million, and $1.8 million, respectively, were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

The table below summarizes the amortized cost and fair values of debt securities by contractual maturity (in thousands). Expected maturities may differ significantly from contractual maturities, as issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

	December 31, 2016
	Available-for-sale securities				Held-to-maturity securities
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Debt securities
Within one year	$	23,947	$	23,952	$	—	$	—
After one year through three years		271,872		272,292		40,078		40,108
After three years through five years		409,576		405,986		—		—
After five years through ten years		840,487		840,590		141,576		141,973
After ten years		1,224,021		1,225,096		1,228,724		1,231,173
Mortgage-backed securities
Within one year		9		9		—		—
After three years through five years		—		—		59,581		61,367
After five years through ten years		58,967		55,245		170,493		169,498
After ten years		361,211		358,143		1,397,953		1,396,435
	$	3,190,090	$	3,181,313	$	3,038,405	$	3,040,554

The maturities of our available-for-sale (fair value) and held-to-maturity (amortized cost) securities at December 31, 2016, are as follows (in thousands):

	Within 1 Year		1-5 Years		5-10 Years		After 10 Years		Total
Available-for-sale: (1)
U.S. government agency securities	$	1,351	$	2,846	$	—	$	—	$	4,197
State and municipal securities		301		375		16,821		54,993		72,490
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		—		—		480		338,252		338,732
Commercial		—		—		54,764		18,009		72,773
Non-agency		8		—		—		1,884		1,892
Corporate fixed income securities		22,301		675,058		126,152		—		823,511
Asset-backed securities		—		—		697,616		1,170,102		1,867,718
	$	23,961	$	678,279	$	895,833	$	1,583,240	$	3,181,313
Held-to-maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	—	$	—	$	170,493	$	1,397,265	$	1,567,758
Commercial		—		59,581		—		—		59,581
Non-agency		—		—		—		688		688
Asset-backed securities		—		—		141,576		1,228,724		1,370,300
Corporate fixed income securities		—		40,078		—		—		40,078
	$	—	$	99,659	$	312,069	$	2,626,677	$	3,038,405

⁽¹⁾ Due to the immaterial amount of income recognized on tax-exempt securities, yields were not calculated on a tax-equivalent basis.

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, securities of $2.0 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively, were pledged at the Federal Home Loan Bank as collateral for borrowings and letters of credit obtained to secure public deposits. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, securities of $1.7 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively, were pledged with the Federal Reserve discount window.

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investment securities with unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual investment securities have been in continuous unrealized loss positions, at December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

	Less than 12 months					12 months or more					Total
	Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. government securities	$	(18	)	$	3,497		—			—	$	(18	)	$	3,497
State and municipal securities		(372	)		12,297		(3,204	)		60,192		(3,576	)		72,489
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		(876	)		120,004		(1,428	)		185,415		(2,304	)		305,419
Commercial		(4,703	)		71,001		—			—		(4,703	)		71,001
Non-agency		—			—		(140	)		1,838		(140	)		1,838
Corporate fixed income securities		(8,602	)		566,692		—			—		(8,602	)		566,692
Asset-backed securities		(1,068	)		261,341		—			—		(1,068	)		261,341
	$	(15,639	)	$	1,034,832	$	(4,772	)	$	247,445	$	(20,411	)	$	1,282,277
Held-to-maturity securities
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	(17,017	)	$	895,258	$	(20	)	$	1,415	$	(17,037	)	$	896,673
Non-agency		—			—		(13	)		675		(13	)		675
Asset-backed securities		(534	)		294,656		(2,862	)		52,169		(3,396	)		346,825
	$	(17,551	)	$	1,189,914	$	(2,895	)	$	54,259	$	(20,446	)	$	1,244,173

At December 31, 2016, the amortized cost of 146 securities classified as available for sale exceeded their fair value by $20.4 million, of which $4.8 million related to investment securities that had been in a loss position for 12 months or longer. The total fair value of these investments at December 31, 2016, was $1.3 billion, which was 40.3% of our available-for-sale portfolio.

At December 31, 2016, the carrying value of 57 securities held to maturity exceeded their fair value by $20.4 million, of which $2.9 million related to securities held to maturity that have been in a loss position for 12 months or longer. As discussed in more detail below, we conduct periodic reviews of all securities with unrealized losses to assess whether the impairment is other-than-temporary.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairment

We evaluate all securities in an unrealized loss position quarterly to assess whether the impairment is other-than-temporary. Our OTTI assessment is a subjective process requiring the use of judgments and assumptions. There was no credit-related OTTI recognized during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

We believe the gross unrealized losses of $40.9 million related to our investment portfolio, as of December 31, 2016, are attributable to changes in market interest rates. We, therefore, do not expect to incur any credit losses related to these securities. In addition, we have no intent to sell these securities with unrealized losses, and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell these securities prior to recovery of the amortized cost. No OTTI charge was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2016, related to these securities. Accordingly, we have concluded that the impairment on these securities is not other-than-temporary.

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Bank Loans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Receivables [Abstract]

Bank Loans

NOTE 9 – Bank Loans

The following table presents the balance and associated percentage of each major loan category in our bank loan portfolio at December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands, except percentages):

	December 31, 2016						December 31, 2015
	Balance			Percent			Balance			Percent
Residential real estate	$	2,161,400			38.4	%	$	429,132			13.5	%
Commercial and industrial		1,710,399			30.3			1,216,656			38.2
Securities-based loans		1,614,033			28.6			1,388,953			43.7
Commercial real estate		78,711			1.4			92,623			2.9
Consumer		45,391			0.8			36,846			1.2
Home equity lines of credit		15,008			0.3			12,475			0.4
Construction and land		12,623			0.2			3,899			0.1
Gross bank loans		5,637,565			100.0	%		3,180,584			100.0	%
Unamortized loan premium/(discount), net		858						(5,296	)
Loans in process		(49	)					(419	)
Unamortized loan fees, net		(2,021	)					(1,567	)
Allowance for loan losses		(45,163	)					(29,787	)
Bank loans, net	$	5,591,190					$	3,143,515

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, Stifel Bank had loans outstanding to its executive officers, directors, and their affiliates in the amount of $3.7 million and $2.0 million, respectively, and loans outstanding to other Stifel Financial Corp. executive officers, directors, and their affiliates in the amount of $5.6 million and $7.2 million, respectively.

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had loans held for sale of $228.6 million and $189.9 million, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, we recognized gains of $16.0 million, $12.7 million, and $8.1 million, respectively, from the sale of originated loans, net of fees and costs.  

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, residential and commercial real estate loans of $2.3 billion and $207.5 million, respectively, were pledged at the Federal Home Loan Bank as collateral for borrowings.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Bank reclassified $227.6 million of residential mortgages to held for sale. During the year ended December 31, 2015, Stifel Bank sold $184.4 million in unpaid principal balance. As these loans carried a significant portion of the unamortized loan discount at the time of sale, we recognized a $14.7 million gain, which is reflected in other income on the consolidated statements of operations.

The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands).

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
	Beginning Balance		Provision		Charge- offs			Recoveries		Ending Balance
Commercial and industrial	$	24,748	$	10,646	$	(267	)	$	—	$	35,127
Securities-based loans		1,607		1,487		—			—		3,094
Residential real estate		1,241		1,430		(13	)		2		2,660
Commercial real estate		264		1,090		—			9		1,363
Home equity lines of credit		290		81		—			—		371
Construction and land		78		154		—			—		232
Consumer		105		38		(16	)		2		129
Qualitative		1,454		733		—			—		2,187
	$	29,787	$	15,659	$	(296	)	$	13	$	45,163

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Beginning Balance		Provision			Charge- offs			Recoveries		Ending Balance
Commercial and industrial	$	16,609	$	8,139		$	—		$	—	$	24,748
Securities-based loans		1,099		508		—			—			1,607
Residential real estate		787		544			(144	)		54		1,241
Home equity lines of credit		267		15		—				8		290
Commercial real estate		232		(30	)	—				62		264
Consumer		156		(58	)	—				7		105
Construction and land	—			78		—			—			78
Qualitative		1,581		(127	)	—			—			1,454
	$	20,731	$	9,069		$	(144	)	$	131	$	29,787

The following table presents the unpaid principal balances of loans and amount of allowance allocated based upon impairment method by portfolio segment at December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

	Allowance for Loan Losses						Recorded Investment in Loans
	Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total
Residential real estate	$	24	$	2,636	$	2,660	$	178	$	2,161,222	$	2,161,400
Commercial and industrial		2,392		32,735		35,127		16,815		1,693,584		1,710,399
Securities-based loans	—			3,094		3,094	—			1,614,033		1,614,033
Commercial real estate		722		641		1,363		9,522		69,189		78,711
Consumer		6		123		129		6		45,385		45,391
Home equity lines of credit		231		140		371		413		14,595		15,008
Construction and land	—			232		232	—			12,623		12,623
Qualitative	—			2,187		2,187	—		—			—
	$	3,375	$	41,788	$	45,163	$	26,934	$	5,610,631	$	5,637,565

The following table presents the unpaid principal balances of loans and amount of allowance allocated based upon impairment method by portfolio segment at December 31, 2015 (in thousands):

	Allowance for Loan Losses						Recorded Investment in Loans
	Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total
Securities-based loans	$	—	$	1,607	$	1,607	$	—	$	1,388,953	$	1,388,953
Commercial and industrial		—		24,748		24,748		—		1,216,656		1,216,656
Residential real estate		24		1,217		1,241		182		428,950		429,132
Commercial real estate		—		264		264		—		92,623		92,623
Consumer		14		91		105		14		36,832		36,846
Home equity lines of credit		149		141		290		323		12,152		12,475
Construction and land		—		78		78		—		3,899		3,899
Qualitative		—		1,454		1,454		—		—		—
	$	187	$	29,600	$	29,787	$	519	$	3,180,065	$	3,180,584

In determining the amount of our allowance, we rely on an analysis of our loan portfolio, our experience, and our evaluation of general economic conditions. If our assumptions prove to be incorrect, our current allowance may not be sufficient to cover future loan losses and we may experience significant increases to our provision.

There are two components of the allowance for loan losses: the inherent allowance component and the specific allowance component. The inherent allowance component of the allowance for loan losses is used to estimate the probable losses inherent in the loan portfolio and includes non-homogeneous loans that have not been identified as impaired and portfolios of smaller balance homogeneous loans. Our company maintains methodologies by loan product for calculating an allowance for loan losses that estimates the inherent losses in the loan portfolio. Qualitative and environmental factors, such as economic and business conditions, nature and volume of the portfolio and lending terms, and volume and severity of past due loans may also be considered in the calculations. The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level reasonable to ensure that it can adequately absorb the estimated probable losses inherent in the portfolio.

The specific allowance component of the allowance for loan losses is used to estimate probable losses for non-homogeneous exposures, including loans modified in a Troubled Debt Restructuring (TDR), which have been specifically identified for impairment analysis by our company and determined to be impaired. At December 31, 2016, we had $26.9 million of non-accrual loans, net of discounts, which included $9.7 million in troubled debt restructurings, for which there was a specific allowance of $3.4 million. At December 31, 2015, we had $0.9 million of non-accrual loans, net of discounts, which included $0.2 million in troubled debt restructurings, for which there was a specific allowance of $0.2 million. The gross interest income related to impaired loans, which would have been recorded had these loans been current in accordance with their original terms, and the interest income recognized on these loans during the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, were insignificant to the consolidated financial statements.

The tables below present loans that were individually evaluated for impairment by portfolio segment at December 31, 2016 and 2015, including the average recorded investment balance (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Recorded Investment with No Allowance		Recorded Investment with Allowance		Total Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment
Commercial and industrial	$	16,815	$	—	$	16,815	$	16,815	$	2,392	$	22,559
Commercial real estate		10,503	—			9,522		9,522		722		9,080
Consumer		833	—			6		6		6		9
Home equity lines of credit		413	—			413		413		231		413
Residential real estate		178	—			178		178		24		181
Construction and land	—		—		—			—	—		—
Total	$	28,742	$	—	$	26,934	$	26,934	$	3,375	$	32,242

	December 31, 2015
	Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Recorded Investment with No Allowance		Recorded Investment with Allowance		Total Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment
Consumer	$	944	$	—	$	15	$	15	$	15	$	23
Residential real estate		776		524		182		706		24		752
Home equity lines of credit		342		19		323		342		149		342
Commercial real estate		—		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial and industrial		—		—		—		—		—		—
Construction and land		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total	$	2,062	$	543	$	520	$	1,063	$	188	$	1,117

The following table presents the aging of the recorded investment in past due loans at December 31, 2016 and 2015, by portfolio segment (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	30-89 Days Past Due		90 or More Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Current Balance		Total
Residential real estate	$	1,923	$	—	$	1,923	$	2,159,477		2,161,400
Commercial and industrial	—		—			—		1,710,399		1,710,399
Securities-based loans	—		—			—		1,614,033		1,614,033
Commercial real estate		9,522	—			9,522		69,189		78,711
Consumer	—			2		2		45,389		45,391
Home equity lines of credit		78		196		274		14,734		15,008
Construction and land	—		—			—		12,623		12,623
Total	$	11,523	$	198	$	11,721	$	5,625,844	$	5,637,565

	December 31, 2016 *
	Non-accrual		Restructured (1)		Total
Commercial and industrial	$	16,815	$	—	$	16,815
Commercial real estate		—		9,522		9,522
Home equity lines of credit		413		—		413
Residential real estate		—		178		178
Consumer		6		—		6
Construction and land		—		—		—
Total	$	17,234	$	9,700	$	26,934

⁽¹⁾ On non-accrual status.

* There were no loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest at December 31, 2016.

	December 31, 2015
	30 – 89 Days Past Due		90 or More Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Current Balance		Total
Securities-based loans	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,388,953		1,388,953
Commercial and industrial		—		—		—		1,216,656		1,216,656
Residential real estate		3,310		450		3,760		425,372		429,132
Commercial real estate		—		—		—		92,623		92,623
Consumer		7		7		14		36,832		36,846
Home equity lines of credit		323		19		342		12,133		12,475
Construction and land		—		—		—		3,899		3,899
Total	$	3,640	$	476	$	4,116	$	3,176,468	$	3,180,584

	December 31, 2015 *
	Non-accrual		Restructured		Total
Commercial and industrial	$	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer		15		—		15
Residential real estate		380		326		706
Commercial real estate		—		—		—
Home equity lines of credit		342		—		342
Construction and land		—		—		—
Total	$	737	$	326	$	1,063

* There were no loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest at December 31, 2015.

Credit quality indicators

As of December 31, 2016, bank loans were primarily extended to non-investment-grade borrowers. Substantially all of these loans align with the U.S. federal bank regulatory agencies’ definition of Pass. Loans meet the definition of Pass when they are performing and/or do not demonstrate adverse characteristics that are likely to result in a credit loss. A loan is determined to be impaired when principal or interest becomes 90 days past due or when collection becomes uncertain. At the time a loan is determined to be impaired, the accrual of interest and amortization of deferred loan origination fees is discontinued (non-accrual status), and any accrued and unpaid interest income is reversed.

We closely monitor economic conditions and loan performance trends to manage and evaluate our exposure to credit risk. Trends in delinquency ratios are an indicator, among other considerations, of credit risk within our loan portfolios. The level of nonperforming assets represents another indicator of the potential for future credit losses. Accordingly, key metrics we track and use in evaluating the credit quality of our loan portfolio include delinquency and nonperforming asset rates, as well as charge-off rates and our internal risk ratings of the loan portfolio. In general, we are a secured lender. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, 97.9 % and 97.2% of our loan portfolio was collateralized, respectively. Collateral is required in accordance with the normal credit evaluation process based upon the creditworthiness of the customer and the credit risk associated with the particular transaction. Our company uses the following definitions for risk ratings:

Pass. A credit exposure rated pass has a continued expectation of timely repayment, all obligations of the borrower are current, and the obligor complies with material terms and conditions of the lending agreement.

Special Mention. Extensions of credit that have potential weakness that deserve management’s close attention and, if left uncorrected, may, at some future date, result in the deterioration of the repayment prospects or collateral position.

Substandard. Obligor has a well-defined weakness that jeopardizes the repayment of the debt and has a high probability of payment default with the distinct possibility that we will sustain some loss if noted deficiencies are not corrected.

Doubtful. Inherent weakness in the exposure makes the collection or repayment in full, based on existing facts, conditions, and circumstances, highly improbable, and the amount of loss is uncertain.

Doubtful loans are considered impaired. Substandard loans are regularly reviewed for impairment. When a loan is impaired, the impairment is measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, or as a practical expedient, the observable market price of the loan or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Portfolio segments:

Commercial and industrial (“C&I”). C&I loans primarily include commercial and industrial lending used for general corporate purposes, working capital and liquidity, and “event-driven.” “Event-driven” loans support client merger, acquisition, or recapitalization activities. C&I lending is structured as revolving lines of credit, letter of credit facilities, term loans, and bridge loans. Risk factors considered in determining the allowance for corporate loans include the borrower’s financial strength, seniority of the loan, collateral type, leverage, volatility of collateral value, debt cushion, and covenants.

Securities-based loans. Securities-based loans allow clients to borrow money against the value of qualifying securities for any suitable purpose other than purchasing, trading, or carrying securities or refinancing margin debt. The majority of consumer loans are structured as revolving lines of credit and letter of credit facilities and are primarily offered through Stifel’s Pledged Asset (SPA) program. The allowance methodology for securities-based lending considers the collateral type underlying the loan.

Consumer. Consumer loans allow customers to purchase non-investment goods and services.

Real Estate. Real estate loans include commercial real estate, residential real estate non-conforming loans, residential real estate conforming loans, and home equity lines of credit. The allowance methodology real estate loans considers several factors, including, but not limited to, loan-to-value ratio, FICO score, home price index, delinquency status, credit limits, and utilization rates.

Construction and land. Short-term loans used to finance the development of a real estate project.

Based on the most recent analysis performed, the risk category of our loan portfolio was as follows: (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
Residential real estate	$	2,161,223	$	—	$	177	$	—	$	2,161,400
Commercial and industrial		1,652,211		27,905		30,283	—			1,710,399
Securities-based loans		1,614,033	—		—		—			1,614,033
Commercial real estate		69,189	—			9,522	—			78,711
Consumer		45,385	—			6	—			45,391
Home equity lines of credit		14,595	—			413	—			15,008
Construction and land		12,623	—		—		—			12,623
Total	$	5,569,259	$	27,905	$	40,401	$	—	$	5,637,565

	December 31, 2015
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
Securities-based loans	$	1,388,939	$	—	$	14	$	—		1,388,953
Commercial and industrial		1,191,030		11,320		14,306	—			1,216,656
Residential real estate		427,950		1,182	—		—			429,132
Commercial real estate		92,623	—		—		—			92,623
Consumer		36,846	—		—		—			36,846
Home equity lines of credit		12,456	—			19	—			12,475
Construction and land		3,899	—		—		—			3,899
Total	$	3,153,743	$	12,502	$	14,339	$	—	$	3,180,584

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Fixed Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Fixed Assets

NOTE 10 – Fixed Assets

The following is a summary of fixed assets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016			2015
Furniture and equipment	$	254,705		$	238,075
Building and leasehold improvements		160,369			146,954
Property on operating leases		21,064			21,064
		436,138			406,093
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(263,310	)		(224,127	)
	$	172,828		$	181,966

For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, depreciation and amortization totaled $43.1 million, $36.7 million, and $29.3 million, respectively.  

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

NOTE 11 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Our annual goodwill impairment testing was completed as of July 31, 2016, with no impairment identified.

The carrying amount of goodwill and intangible assets attributable to each of our reporting segments is presented in the following table (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015		Net Additions			Write-off			December 31, 2016
Goodwill
Global Wealth Management	$	295,384	$	(24,605	)	$	—		$	270,779
Institutional Group		620,218		73,885			(2,600	)		691,503
	$	915,602	$	49,280		$	(2,600	)	$	962,282

	December 31, 2015		Net Additions		Amortization			December 31, 2016
Intangible assets
Global Wealth Management	$	30,027	$	21,230	$	(6,026	)	$	45,231
Institutional Group		33,150		46,324		(8,401	)		71,073
	$	63,177	$	67,554	$	(14,427	)	$	116,304

The adjustments to goodwill and intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 2016, are primarily attributable to the acquisitions of ISM, which closed on May 3, 2016, Eaton Partners, which closed on January 4, 2016, and Barclays, which closed on December 4, 2015. The allocation of the purchase price for the ISM acquisition is preliminary and will be finalized upon completion of the analysis of the fair values of the net assets as of the acquisition date and the identified intangible assets. The final goodwill recorded on the consolidated statements of financial condition may differ from the preliminary estimate reflected herein.

Goodwill for certain of our acquisitions is deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill and intangible assets were also impacted by the completion of the purchase price allocation for the Sterne Agee, Barclays, and Eaton acquisitions and the write-off of goodwill and intangibles related to certain Sterne businesses that were disposed of on July 1, 2016.

Amortizable intangible assets consist of acquired customer relationships, trade name, investment banking backlog, and non-compete agreements that are amortized over their contractual or determined useful lives. Intangible assets subject to amortization as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, were as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships	$	141,621	$	46,209	$	78,580	$	37,322
Trade name		24,713		8,670		24,456		6,969
Investment banking backlog		1,345		379		7,440		7,388
Non-compete agreements		2,578		813		2,517		255
	$	170,257	$	56,071	$	112,993	$	51,934

Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $14.4 million, $10.4 million, and $12.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.      

The weighted-average remaining lives of the following intangible assets at December 31, 2016, are: customer relationships, 9.5 years; trade name, 9.9 years; and non-compete agreements, 3.7 years. We have an intangible asset that is not subject to amortization and is, therefore, not included in the table below. As of December 31, 2016, we expect amortization expense in future periods to be as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal year
2017	$	11,506
2018		10,873
2019		10,285
2020		10,068
2021		9,506
Thereafter		61,948
	$	114,186

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Borrowings and Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Short Term Debt Other Disclosures [Abstract]

Borrowings and Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

NOTE 12 – Borrowings and Federal Home Loan Bank Advances

Our short-term financing is generally obtained through short-term bank line financing on an uncommitted, secured basis, advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank, and securities lending arrangements. We borrow from various banks on a demand basis with company-owned and customer securities pledged as collateral. The value of customer-owned securities used as collateral is not reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition. We also have an unsecured, committed bank line available.

The following table details the components of borrowings (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Borrowings on secured lines of credit	$	377,000	$	30,000
Term loans		—		59,084
	$	377,000	$	89,084

Our uncommitted secured lines of credit at December 31, 2016, totaled $1.0 billion with six banks and are dependent on having appropriate collateral, as determined by the bank agreements, to secure an advance under the line. The availability of our uncommitted lines is subject to approval by the individual banks each time an advance is requested and may be denied. Our peak daily borrowing on our uncommitted secured lines was $525.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2016. There are no compensating balance requirements under these arrangements. Any borrowings on secured lines of credit are day-to-day and are generally utilized to finance certain fixed income securities. At December 31, 2016, our uncommitted secured lines of credit were collateralized by company-owned securities valued at $511.1 million.

Our committed bank line financing at December 31, 2016, consisted of a $100.0 million revolving credit facility. The credit facility expires in December 2017. The applicable interest rate under the revolving credit facility is calculated as a per annum rate equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.00%, as defined in the revolving credit facility. At December 31, 2016, we had no advances on our revolving credit facility and were in compliance with all covenants.

The Federal Home Loan advances of $500.0 million as of December 31, 2016, are floating-rate advances. The weighted average interest rates on these advances during the year ended December 31, 2016, was 1.15%. The advances are secured by Stifel Bank’s residential mortgage loan portfolio and investment portfolio. The interest rates reset on a daily basis. Stifel Bank has the option to prepay these advances without penalty on the interest reset date.

As of December 31, 2015, a subsidiary of the Parent was a party to two Term Loans (“Term Loans”). The Term Loans were paid off in July 2016.

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Senior Notes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Senior Notes

NOTE 13 – Senior Notes

The following table summarizes our senior notes as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016			2015
4.250% senior notes, due 2024 (1)	$	500,000		$	300,000
3.50% senior notes, due 2020 (2)		300,000			300,000
5.375% senior notes, due 2022 (3)		—			150,000
		800,000			750,000
Debt issuance costs, net		(4,109	)		(9,864	)
	$	795,891		$	740,136

⁽¹⁾ In July 2014, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.250% senior notes due July 2024. Interest on these senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. We may redeem the notes in whole or in part, at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. In July 2016, we issued an additional $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% senior notes due 2024.

⁽²⁾ In December 2015, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.50% senior notes due December 2020. Interest on these senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. We may redeem the notes in whole or in part, at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.

⁽³⁾ In December 2012, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due December 2022. Interest on these senior notes was payable quarterly in arrears. The notes were redeemed in August 2016.

Our senior notes mature as follows, based upon contractual terms (in thousands):

2017	$	—
2018		—
2019		—
2020		300,000
2021		—
Thereafter		500,000
	$	800,000

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Bank Deposits

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Deposits Liabilities Balance Sheet Reported Amounts [Abstract]

Bank Deposits

NOTE 14 – Bank Deposits

Deposits consist of money market and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and demand deposits. Deposits at December 31, 2016 and 2015, were as follows (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Money market and savings accounts	$	11,264,285	$	6,429,780
Demand deposits (interest-bearing)		253,545		185,275
Certificates of deposit		3,901		15,087
Demand deposits (non-interest-bearing)		5,752		8,214
	$	11,527,483	$	6,638,356

The weighted-average interest rate on deposits was 0.09% and 0.17% at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit at December 31, 2016 and 2015, were as follows (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Certificates of deposit, less than $100:
Within one year	$	1,213	$	4,863
One to three years		855		2,356
Three to five years		—		145
Over five years		—		—
	$	2,068	$	7,364
Certificates of deposit, $100 and greater:
Within one year	$	877	$	5,464
One to three years		956		1,975
Three to five years		—		284
Over five years		—		—
		1,833		7,723
	$	3,901	$	15,087

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the amount of deposits includes related party deposits, primarily brokerage customers’ deposits from Stifel of $11.5 billion and $6.6 billion, respectively, and interest-bearing and time deposits of executive officers, directors, and their affiliates of $0.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

General Discussion Of Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities

NOTE 15 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We use interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps generally involve the exchange of fixed and variable rate interest payments between two parties, based on a common notional principal amount and maturity date with no exchange of underlying principal amounts. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable amounts from a counterparty in exchange for our company making fixed payments. Our policy is not to offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments and fair value amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral or the obligation to return cash collateral arising from derivative instruments recognized at fair value executed with the same counterparty under master netting arrangements.

The following table provides the notional values and fair values of our derivative instruments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Asset Derivatives
	Notional Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under Topic 815:
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	790,000	Other assets	$	10,390

	December 31, 2016
	Liability Derivatives
	Notional Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	121,442	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,823

	December 31, 2015
	Asset Derivatives
	Notional Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under Topic 815:
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	—	Other assets	$	—

	December 31, 2015
	Liability Derivatives
	Notional Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	179,110	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	3,591

Cash Flow Hedges

We have entered into interest rate swap agreements that effectively modify our exposure to interest rate risk by converting floating rate debt to a fixed rate debt. The swaps have an average remaining life of 3.4 years.

Any unrealized gains or losses related to cash flow hedging instruments are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings in the same period the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings and are recorded in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The ineffective portion of the cash flow hedging instruments is recorded in other income or other operating expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The loss recognized during the year ended December 31, 2016, related to ineffectiveness was insignificant.

Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on our variable rate deposits. During the next twelve months, we estimate that $2.1 million will be reclassified as an increase to interest expense.

The following table shows the effect of our company’s derivative instruments in the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effectiveness)		Location of Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income	Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income		Location of Loss Recognized in OCI (Ineffectiveness)	Loss Recognized Due to Ineffectiveness
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	6,383	Interest Expense	$	5,444	Interest Expense	$	30

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effectiveness)			Location of Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income	Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income		Location of Loss Recognized in OCI (Ineffectiveness)	Loss Recognized Due to Ineffectiveness
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	(2,137	)	Interest expense	$	3,824	N/A	$	—

	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effectiveness)			Location of Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income	Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income		Location of Loss Recognized in OCI (Ineffectiveness)	Loss Recognized Due to Ineffectiveness
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	(2,576	)	Interest expense	$	6,068	N/A	$	—

We maintain a risk management strategy that incorporates the use of derivative instruments to minimize significant unplanned fluctuations in earnings caused by interest rate volatility. Our goal is to manage sensitivity to changes in rates by hedging the maturity characteristics of variable rate affiliated deposits, thereby limiting the impact on earnings. By using derivative instruments, we are exposed to credit and market risk on those derivative positions. We manage the market risk associated with interest rate contracts by establishing and monitoring limits as to the types and degree of risk that may be undertaken. Credit risk is equal to the extent of the fair value gain in a derivative if the counterparty fails to perform. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, this generally indicates that the counterparty owes our company and, therefore, creates a repayment risk for our company. When the fair value of a derivative contract is negative, we owe the counterparty and, therefore, have no repayment risk. See Note 6 in the notes to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion on how we determine the fair value of our financial instruments. We minimize the credit (or repayment) risk in derivative instruments by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties that are reviewed periodically by senior management.

Credit Risk-Related Contingency Features

We have agreements with our derivative counterparties containing provisions where if we default on any of our indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then we could also be declared in default on our derivative obligations.

We have agreements with certain of our derivative counterparties that contain provisions where if our shareholders’ equity declines below a specified threshold or if we fail to maintain a specified minimum shareholders’ equity, then we could be declared in default on our derivative obligations.

Certain of our agreements with our derivative counterparties contain provisions where if a specified event or condition occurs that materially changes our creditworthiness in an adverse manner, we may be required to fully collateralize our obligations under the derivative instrument.

Regulatory Capital-Related Contingency Features

Certain of our derivative instruments contain provisions that require us to maintain our capital adequacy requirements. If we were to lose our status as “adequately capitalized,” we would be in violation of those provisions, and the counterparties of the derivative instruments could request immediate payment or demand immediate and ongoing full overnight collateralization on derivative instruments in net liability positions.

As of December 31, 2016, the fair value of derivatives in a liability position, which includes accrued interest but excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, related to these agreements was $1.8 million (termination value). We have minimum collateral posting thresholds with certain of our derivative counterparties and have posted cash collateral of $12.0 million against our obligations under these agreements. If we had breached any of these provisions at December 31, 2016, we would have been required to settle our obligations under the agreements at the termination value.

Counterparty Risk

In the event of counterparty default, our economic loss may be higher than the uncollateralized exposure of our derivatives if we were not able to replace the defaulted derivatives in a timely fashion. We monitor the risk that our uncollateralized exposure to each of our counterparties for interest rate swaps will increase under certain adverse market conditions by performing periodic market stress tests. These tests evaluate the potential additional uncollateralized exposure we would have to each of these derivative counterparties assuming changes in the level of market rates over a brief time period.

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Debentures To Stifel Financial Capital Trusts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust [Abstract]

Debentures To Stifel Financial Capital Trusts

NOTE 16 – Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts

The following table summarizes our debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trust II (1)	$	20,000	$	35,000
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trust III (2)		35,000		35,000
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trust IV (3)		12,500		12,500
	$	67,500	$	82,500

⁽¹⁾ On August 12, 2005, we completed a private placement of $35.0 million of 6.38% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities. The trust preferred securities were offered by Stifel Financial Capital Trust II (the “Trust II”), a non-consolidated wholly owned subsidiary of our company. The trust preferred securities mature on September 30, 2035, but may be redeemed by our company, and in turn, the Trust II would call the debenture beginning September 30, 2010. The Trust II requires quarterly distributions of interest to the holders of the trust preferred securities. Distributions are payable at a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.70% per annum. During 2016, we extinguished $15.0 million of the Trust II debentures.

⁽²⁾ On March 30, 2007, we completed a private placement of $35.0 million of 6.79% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities. The trust preferred securities were offered by Stifel Financial Capital Trust III (the “Trust III”), a non-consolidated wholly owned subsidiary of our company. The trust preferred securities mature on June 6, 2037, but may be redeemed by our company, and in turn, Trust III would call the debenture beginning June 6, 2012. Trust III requires quarterly distributions of interest to the holders of the trust preferred securities. Distributions are payable at a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.85% per annum.

⁽³⁾ On June 28, 2007, we completed a private placement of $35.0 million of 6.78% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities. The trust preferred securities were offered by Stifel Financial Capital Trust IV (the “Trust IV”), a non-consolidated wholly owned subsidiary of our company. The trust preferred securities mature on September 6, 2037, but may be redeemed by our company, and in turn, Trust IV would call the debenture beginning September 6, 2012. Trust IV requires quarterly distributions of interest to the holders of the trust preferred securities. Distributions are payable at a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.85% per annum.

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Disclosures About Offsetting Assets And Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Offsetting [Abstract]

Disclosures About Offsetting Assets And Liabilities

NOTE 17 – Disclosures About Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

The following table provides information about financial assets and derivative assets that are subject to offset as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 

							Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Condition
	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets		Gross Amounts Offset in theStatement of Financial Condition		Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition		Amounts available for offset			Available collateral			Net Amount
As of December 31, 2016:
Securities borrowing (1)	$	382,691	$	—	$	382,691	$	(291,793	)	$	(68,776	)	$	22,122
Reverse repurchase agreements (2)		248,588		—		248,588		(216,542	)		(32,046	)		—
Cash flow interest rate contracts		10,390		—		10,390		—			—			10,390
	$	641,669	$	—	$	641,669	$	(508,335	)	$	(100,822	)	$	32,512
As of December 31, 2015:
Securities borrowing (1)	$	318,105	$	—	$	318,105	$	(182,399	)	$	(123,309	)	$	12,397
Reverse repurchase agreements (2)		160,423		—		160,423		(160,423	)		—			—
	$	478,528	$	—	$	478,528	$	(342,822	)	$	(123,309	)	$	12,397

⁽¹⁾ Securities borrowing transactions are included in receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations on the consolidated statements of financial condition. See Note 5 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information on receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations.

⁽²⁾ Collateral received includes securities received by our company from the counterparty. These securities are not included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless there is an event of default. The fair value of securities pledged as collateral was $248.5 million and $160.3 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The following table provides information about financial liabilities and derivative liabilities that are subject to offset as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 

									Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Condition
	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition		Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition			Amounts available for offset		Collateral Pledged		Net Amount
As of December 31, 2016:
Securities lending (3)	$	(478,814	)	$	—	$	(478,814	)	$	291,793	$	175,849	$	(11,172	)
Repurchase agreements (4)		(268,546	)		—		(268,546	)		216,542		52,004		—
Cash flow interest rate contracts		(1,823	)		—		(1,823	)		—		1,823		—
	$	(749,183	)	$	—	$	(749,183	)	$	508,335	$	229,676	$	(11,172	)
As of December 31, 2015:
Securities lending (3)	$	(329,670	)	$	—	$	(329,670	)	$	182,399	$	132,784	$	(14,487	)
Repurchase agreements (4)		(278,674	)		—		(278,674	)		160,423		118,251		—
Cash flow interest rate contracts		(3,591	)		—		(3,591	)		—		3,591		—
	$	(611,935	)	$	—	$	(611,935	)	$	342,822	$	254,626	$	(14,487	)

⁽³⁾ Securities lending transactions are included in payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations on the consolidated statements of financial condition. See Note 5 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information on payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations.

⁽⁴⁾ Collateral pledged includes the fair value of securities pledged by our company to the counter party. These securities are included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless we default. Collateral pledged by our company to the counter party includes U.S. government agency securities, U.S. government securities, and corporate fixed income securities with market values of $299.3 million and $285.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Commitments, Guarantees, And Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments, Guarantees, And Contingencies

NOTE 18 – Commitments, Guarantees, and Contingencies

Broker-Dealer Commitments and Guarantees

In the normal course of business, we enter into underwriting commitments. Settlement of transactions relating to such underwriting commitments, which were open at December 31, 2016, had no material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

We also provide guarantees to securities clearinghouses and exchanges under their standard membership agreement, which requires members to guarantee the performance of other members. Under the agreement, if another member becomes unable to satisfy its obligations to the clearinghouse, other members would be required to meet shortfalls. Our liability under these agreements is not quantifiable and may exceed the cash and securities we have posted as collateral. However, the potential requirement for us to make payments under these arrangements is considered remote. Accordingly, no liability has been recognized for these arrangements.

Other Commitments

In the ordinary course of business, Stifel Bank has commitments to extend credit in the form of commitments to originate loans, standby letters of credit, and lines of credit. See Note 23 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for further details.

We have committed capital to certain entities, and these commitments generally have no specified call dates. We had $12.4 million of commitments outstanding at December 31, 2016, of which $8.5 million relate to commitments to certain strategic relationships with Business Development Corporations.

Concentration of Credit Risk

We provide investment, capital-raising, and related services to a diverse group of domestic customers, including governments, corporations, and institutional and individual investors. Our exposure to credit risk associated with the non-performance of customers in fulfilling their contractual obligations pursuant to securities transactions can be directly impacted by volatile securities markets, credit markets, and regulatory changes. This exposure is measured on an individual customer basis and on a group basis for customers that share similar attributes. To reduce the potential for risk concentrations, counterparty credit limits have been implemented for certain products and are continually monitored in light of changing customer and market conditions. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, we did not have significant concentrations of credit risk with any one customer or counterparty, or any group of customers or counterparties.

Operating Leases

Future minimum commitments under non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2016, are as follows (in thousands):

2017	$	91,214
2018		83,599
2019		78,407
2020		64,331
2021		47,411
Thereafter		153,446
	$	518,408

Certain leases contain provisions for renewal options and escalation clauses based on increases in certain costs incurred by the lessor. We amortize office lease incentives and rent escalation on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, was $108.7 million, $93.6 million, and $78.6 million, net of sublease income.

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Legal Proceedings

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Loss Contingency Information About Litigation Matters [Abstract]

Legal Proceedings

NOTE 19 – Legal Proceedings

Our company and its subsidiaries are named in and subject to various proceedings and claims arising primarily from our securities business activities, including lawsuits, arbitration claims, class actions, and regulatory matters. Some of these claims seek substantial compensatory, punitive, or indeterminate damages. Our company and its subsidiaries are also involved in other reviews, investigations, and proceedings by governmental and self-regulatory organizations regarding our business, which may result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties, injunctions, and other relief. We are contesting the allegations in these claims, and we believe that there are meritorious defenses in each of these lawsuits, arbitrations, and regulatory investigations. In view of the number and diversity of claims against our company, the number of jurisdictions in which litigation is pending, and the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of litigation and other claims, we cannot state with certainty what the eventual outcome of pending litigation or other claims will be.

We have established reserves for potential losses that are probable and reasonably estimable in connection with pending and potential legal actions, investigations, and regulatory proceedings. In many cases, however, it is inherently difficult to determine whether any loss is probable or reasonably possible or to estimate the amount or range of any potential loss, particularly where proceedings may be in relatively early stages or where plaintiffs are seeking substantial or indeterminate damages. Matters frequently need to be more developed before a loss or range of loss is reasonably estimable.

In our opinion, based on currently available information, review with outside legal counsel, and consideration of amounts provided for in our consolidated financial statements with respect to these matters, including the matters described below, the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on our financial position and results of operations. However, resolution of one or more of these matters may have a material effect on the results of operations in any future period, depending upon the ultimate resolution of those matters and depending upon the level of income for such period. For matters where a reserve has not been established and for which we believe a loss is reasonably possible, as well as for matters where a reserve has been recorded but for which an exposure to loss in excess of the amount accrued is reasonably possible, based on currently available information, we believe that such losses will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements. Our results of operations and financial condition for the year ended December 31, 2016 reflect both: (1) a provision for income taxes of $8.9 million as a result of the non-deductibility of a portion of the previously disclosed settlement with the SEC; and (2) an increase in our legal reserves by $31.8 million for previously disclosed legal matters.

SEC/Wisconsin Lawsuit

A civil lawsuit was filed against our company by the SEC in connection with our role in the sale of collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”) investments to five Southeastern Wisconsin school districts (the “school districts”) in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin on August 10, 2011. The SEC asserted claims under Section 15c(1)(A), Section 10b and Rule 10b-5 of the Exchange Act and Sections 17a(1), 17a(2), and 17a(3) of the Securities Act. The claims were based upon both alleged misrepresentations and omissions in connection with the sale of the CDOs to the school districts, as well as the allegedly unsuitable nature of the CDOs.  

During the fourth quarter of 2016, a settlement among the parties was approved by the Commission that resulted in the court entering a final judgment on December 6, 2016, pursuant to which Stifel was enjoined from violating Sections 17(a)(2) and 17(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933 and ordering civil penalties, disgorgement, and prejudgment interest of approximately $24.5 million.

EDC Bond Issuance Matter

We were named, along with other parties, in a lawsuit filed in Wisconsin state court asserting various claims by LDF Acquisition LLC (“LDF”), a special purpose vehicle created by Saybrook Tax Exempt Investors LLC (collectively “Saybrook”) in which, among other things, Saybrook sought repayment from the Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians and its Lake of the Torches Economic Development Corporation (the “Tribal Parties”), two different law firms and Stifel and Stifel Financial Corp. (together with Stifel, the “Stifel Parties”) for the proceeds from a $50.0 million 2008 bond offering (“the Bonds”) in which the Tribal Parties issued the Bonds, the two law firms advised the Tribal Parties and Saybrook, respectively, and Stifel acted as the initial purchaser. The various parties to this lawsuit asserted numerous claims, cross claims, and counter claims against each other. In late December, 2016, the court ruled that Stifel had provided implied warranties to Saybrook in connection with the bond offering.

A jury trial commenced on January 30, 2017 and in early February 2017, Saybrook, the Tribal Parties and the Stifel Parties reached a settlement among themselves. Shortly thereafter, Saybrook, the Tribal Parties, and the Stifel Parties reached a settlement with the law firm parties, which resolved all outstanding litigation related to this matter.  

Broyles, et al. v. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. et al. Matter

In December 2013, Stone & Youngberg, LLC (“Stone & Youngberg”) was named in an Amended Complaint filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana alleging fraud on the part of Stone & Youngberg in connection with the 2007 formation of the Collybus CDO, which was manufactured by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. (“Cantor”) and purchased by Commonwealth Advisors (“CA”) on behalf of several CA funds, as well as in connection with, among other things, Stone & Youngberg’s facilitation of subsequent trades of Collybus CDO securities by CA on behalf of the CA funds during 2007 and 2008. In the Amended Complaint, plaintiffs allege that they lost over $200.0 million during the financial crisis through mismanagement of the CA funds.

In addition to the claims asserted against Stone & Youngberg, the Amended Complaint seeks to hold our company and Stifel liable for Stone & Youngberg’s alleged wrongdoing under theories of successor and alter ego liability, arising out of our company’s purchase of the membership interests of Stone & Youngberg in 2011 and the subsequent operation of that business.

The original Complaint named Cantor, CA, and CA’s CEO, Walter Morales. The CA funds filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition which stayed the original lawsuit until the reorganization plan was entered by the court in the fall of 2013. Shortly thereafter, the CA funds filed their first Amended Complaint, which is the first complaint that asserted claims against Stone & Youngberg, our company or Stifel. The action is now proceeding under a Fourth Amended Complaint. On September 29, 2016, the court postponed the trial for an extended, but undefined, period to consider various motions and other matters that will impact, among other things, the ultimate trial date and the issues to be tried. While there can be no assurance of success, Stone & Youngberg intends to vigorously defend the claims against it, and our company and Stifel intend to vigorously defend the claims seeking to hold us responsible for Stone & Youngberg’s alleged liability.

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Regulatory Capital Requirements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Regulatory Capital Requirements [Abstract]

Regulatory Capital Requirements

NOTE 20 – Regulatory Capital Requirements

We operate in a highly regulated environment and are subject to capital requirements, which may limit distributions to our company from its subsidiaries. Distributions from our broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject to net capital rules. A broker-dealer that fails to comply with the SEC’s Uniform Net Capital Rule (Rule 15c3-1) may be subject to disciplinary actions by the SEC and self-regulatory organizations, such as FINRA, including censures, fines, suspension, or expulsion. Stifel has chosen to calculate its net capital under the alternative method, which prescribes that their net capital shall not be less than the greater of $1.0 million or two percent of aggregate debit balances (primarily receivables from customers) computed in accordance with the SEC’s Customer Protection Rule (Rule 15c3-3). Our other broker-dealer subsidiaries calculate their net capital under the aggregate indebtedness method, whereby their aggregate indebtedness may not be greater than fifteen times their net capital (as defined).

At December 31, 2016, Stifel had net capital of $228.8 million, which was 15.3% of aggregate debit items and $198.8 million in excess of its minimum required net capital. At December 31, 2016, all of our other broker-dealer subsidiaries’ net capital exceeded the minimum net capital required under the SEC rule.

Our international subsidiaries are subject to the regulatory supervision and requirements of the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) in the United Kingdom. At December 31, 2016, our international subsidiaries’ capital and reserves were in excess of the financial resources requirement under the rules of the FCA.

Our company, as a bank holding company, and Stifel Bank are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the Federal and state banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on our company’s and Stifel Bank’s financial results. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, our company and Stifel Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of our assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Our company’s and Stifel Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

Effective January 1, 2015, our company and Stifel Bank became subject to Basel III. Under the Basel III rules, the quantity and quality of regulatory capital increases, a capital conservation buffer was established, selected changes were made to the calculation of risk-weighted assets, and a new ratio, common equity Tier 1 was introduced, all of which are applicable to both our company and Stifel Bank. Various aspects of Basel III will be subject to multi-year transition periods through December 31, 2018.

Our company and Stifel Bank are required to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), Tier 1 capital to average assets (as defined), and under rules defined in Basel III, Common equity Tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets. Our company and Stifel Bank each calculate these ratios in order to assess compliance with both regulatory requirements and their internal capital policies. At current capital levels, our company and Stifel Bank are each categorized as “well capitalized” under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.

To be categorized as “well capitalized,” our company and Stifel Bank must maintain total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the tables below (in thousands, except ratios).

Stifel Financial Corp. – Federal Reserve Capital Amounts

December 31, 2016

	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
Common equity tier 1 capital	$	1,610,744		18.0	%	$	402,644		4.5	%	$	581,597		6.5	%
Tier 1 capital		1,813,556		20.3			536,859		6.0			715,812		8.0
Total capital		1,858,737		20.8			715,812		8.0			894,765		10.0
Tier 1 leverage		1,813,556		10.2			710,464		4.0			888,080		5.0

Stifel Bank – Federal Reserve Capital Amounts

December 31, 2016

	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
Common equity tier 1 capital	$	945,748		16.0	%	$	265,306		4.5	%	$	383,220		6.5	%
Tier 1 capital		945,748		16.0			353,742		6.0			471,656		8.0
Total capital		991,668		16.8			471,656		8.0			589,570		10.0
Tier 1 leverage		945,748		7.1			534,215		4.0			667,768		5.0

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Interest Income And Interest Expense

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Banking And Thrift Interest [Abstract]

Interest Income And Interest Expense

NOTE 21 – Interest Income and Interest Expense

The components of interest income and interest expense are as follows (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Interest income:
Bank loans, net of unearned income	$	131,808	$	79,816	$	71,167
Investment securities		108,992		53,787		71,526
Margin balances		32,147		22,421		19,095
Other		21,385		23,077		24,181
	$	294,332	$	179,101	$	185,969
Interest expense:
Senior notes	$	36,845	$	25,695	$	26,617
Bank deposits		7,331		7,262		7,845
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		6,777		551		81
Other		15,921		11,891		6,718
	$	66,874	$	45,399	$	41,261

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Employee Incentive, Deferred Compensation, And Retirement Plans

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Share Based Compensation Allocation And Classification In Financial Statements [Abstract]

Employee Incentive, Deferred Compensation, And Retirement Plans

NOTE 22 – Employee Incentive, Deferred Compensation, and Retirement Plans

We maintain several incentive stock award plans that provide for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance award, stock units, and debentures to our employees. We are permitted to issue new shares under all stock award plans approved by shareholders or to reissue our treasury shares. Awards under our company’s incentive stock award plans are granted at market value at the date of grant. The awards generally vest ratably over a one- to eight-year vesting period.

All stock-based compensation plans are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (“Compensation Committee”), which has the authority to interpret the plans, determine to whom awards may be granted under the plans, and determine the terms of each award. According to these plans, we are authorized to grant an additional 6.0 million shares at December 31, 2016.

Stock-based compensation expense included in compensation and benefits expense in the consolidated statements of operations for our company’s incentive stock award plans was $190.1 million, $142.1 million, and $111.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. The tax provision related to stock-based compensation recognized in shareholders’ equity was $4.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, and a benefit of $14.7 million and $19.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

During 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors removed the continuing service requirements associated with restricted stock units that were granted to certain employees of Barclays in December 2015. As a result of the modification, the awards were expensed at date of modification, resulting in a charge of $58.6 million during 2016. The fair value of the awards is based upon the closing price of our company’s common stock on the date of the grant of the awards. These charges are included in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2016.

On June 5, 2015, certain employees were granted restricted stock units of our company as retention. The fair value of the awards issued as retention was $23.8 million. The fair value of the awards is based upon the closing price of our company’s common stock on the date of grant. There are no continuing service requirements associated with these restricted stock units, and accordingly, they were expensed at date of grant. This charge is included in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Stock Options

We have substantially eliminated the use of stock options as a form of compensation. During the year ended December 31, 2016, no options were granted.

A summary of option activity under the plans as of December 31, 2016, and changes during the year then ended is presented below (in thousands, except exercise price and contractual terms):

	Options	Weighted-average exercise price		Weighted-average remaining contractual term	Aggregate intrinsic value
Outstanding December 31, 2015	86	$	38.69
Granted	—	—
Exercised	31	17.37
Forfeited	—	—
Expired	41	54.54
Outstanding December 31, 2016	14	$	39.15	1.22	$	246

At December 31, 2016, all outstanding options were exercisable. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were not material. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the year ended December 31, 2014, was $1.6 million. Cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options were not material for the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. Cash proceeds were $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Tax benefits realized from the exercise of stock options for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, were $0.1 million, $0.6 million, and $0.5 million, respectively.

Stock Units

A stock unit represents the right to receive a share of common stock from our company at a designated time in the future without cash payment by the employee and is issued in lieu of cash incentive, principally for deferred compensation and employee retention plans. The restricted stock units vest on an annual basis over the next one to eight years and are distributable, if vested, at future specified dates. Our company began granting Performance-based Restricted Stock Units (“PRSUs”) to its executive officers in 2016. Under the terms of the grants, the number of PRSUs that will vest and convert to shares will be based on our company's achievement of the pre-determined performance objectives during the performance period. The PRSUs will be measured over a four-year performance period and vested over a five-year period. The number of shares converted has the potential to range from 0% to 200% based on how our company performs during the performance period. Compensation expense is amortized on a straight-line basis over the service period based on the fair value of the award on the grant date. The Company’s pre-determined performance objectives must be met for the awards to vest. Employees forfeit unvested share units upon termination of employment with a corresponding reversal of compensation expense. At December 31, 2016, the total number of stock units outstanding was 21.8 million, of which 16.3 million were unvested. At December 31, 2016, the total number of PRSU’s was 0.5 million, of which all were unvested.

A summary of unvested stock unit activity under the plans as of December 31, 2015, and changes during the year then ended is presented below (in thousands, except weighted-average fair value):

	Stock Units			Weighted-average grant date fair value
Unvested December 31, 2015		12,274		$	41.78
Granted		7,947			35.97
Vested		(3,368	)		39.83
Cancelled		(577	)		38.00
Unvested December 31, 2016		16,276		$	39.40

At December 31, 2016, there was unrecognized compensation cost for stock units of approximately $379.1 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.2 years. The fair value of stock units that vested during the year ended December 31, 2016, was $134.1 million.

Deferred Compensation Plans

The Wealth Accumulation Plan (the “Plan”) is provided to certain revenue producers, officers, and key administrative employees, whereby a certain percentage of their incentive compensation is deferred as defined by the Plan into company stock units and debentures. Participants may elect to defer a portion of their incentive compensation. Deferred awards generally vest over a one- to eight-year period and are distributable upon vesting or at future specified dates. Deferred compensation costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Elective deferrals are 100% vested.

Additionally, the Plan allows Stifel financial advisors who achieve certain levels of production the option to defer a certain percentage of their gross commissions. As stipulated by the Plan, the financial advisors will defer 4% of their gross commissions. They have the option to: 1) defer 5% of their gross commissions into company stock units and may elect to defer an additional 1% of gross commissions into company stock units with a 25% matching contribution, or 2) defer up to 2% in mutual funds, which earn a return based on the performance of index mutual funds as designated by our company or a fixed income option. The mutual fund deferral option does not include a company match. Financial advisors have no ownership in the mutual funds. Included in the investments in the consolidated statements of financial condition are investments in mutual funds of $11.3 million and $15.5 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, that were purchased by our company to economically hedge, on an after-tax basis, its liability to the financial advisors who choose to base the performance of their return on the index mutual fund option. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the deferred compensation liability related to the mutual fund option of $8.6 million and $12.4 million, respectively, is included in accrued compensation in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

In addition, certain financial advisors, upon joining our company, may receive company stock units in lieu of transition cash payments. Deferred compensation related to these awards generally vests over a one- to eight-year period. Deferred compensation costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the deferral period.

Employee Profit Sharing Plan

Eligible employees of our company who have met certain service requirements may participate in the Stifel Financial Corp. Profit Sharing 401(k) Plan (the “Plan”). Employees are permitted within limitations imposed by tax law to make pre-tax contributions to the Plan. We may match certain employee contributions or make additional contributions to the Plan at our discretion. Our contributions to the Profit Sharing Plan were $6.5 million, $7.7 million, and $4.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

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Off-Balance Sheet Credit Risk

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Concentration Risks Types No Concentration Percentage [Abstract]

Off-Balance Sheet Credit Risk

NOTE 23 – Off-Balance Sheet Credit Risk

In the normal course of business, we execute, settle, and finance customer and proprietary securities transactions. These activities expose our company to off-balance sheet risk in the event that customers or other parties fail to satisfy their obligations.

In accordance with industry practice, securities transactions generally settle within three business days after trade date. Should a customer or broker fail to deliver cash or securities as agreed, we may be required to purchase or sell securities at unfavorable market prices.

We borrow and lend securities to facilitate the settlement process and finance transactions, utilizing customer margin securities held as collateral. We monitor the adequacy of collateral levels on a daily basis. We periodically borrow from banks on a collateralized basis, utilizing firm and customer margin securities in compliance with SEC rules. Should the counterparty fail to return customer securities pledged, we are subject to the risk of acquiring the securities at prevailing market prices in order to satisfy our customer obligations. We control our exposure to credit risk by continually monitoring our counterparties’ positions, and where deemed necessary, we may require a deposit of additional collateral and/or a reduction or diversification of positions. Our company sells securities it does not currently own (short sales) and is obligated to subsequently purchase such securities at prevailing market prices. We are exposed to risk of loss if securities prices increase prior to closing the transactions. We control our exposure to price risk from short sales through daily review and setting position and trading limits.

We manage our risks associated with the aforementioned transactions through position and credit limits and the continuous monitoring of collateral. Additional collateral is required from customers and other counterparties when appropriate.

We have accepted collateral in connection with resale agreements, securities borrowed transactions, and customer margin loans. Under many agreements, we are permitted to sell or repledge these securities held as collateral and use these securities to enter into securities lending arrangements or to deliver to counterparties to cover short positions. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the fair value of securities accepted as collateral where we are permitted to sell or repledge the securities was $2.5 billion and $2.4 billion, respectively, and the fair value of the collateral that had been sold or repledged was $268.5 million and $278.7 million, respectively.

We enter into interest rate derivative contracts to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. Our derivative financial instruments are principally used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of our known or expected cash payments related to certain variable-rate affiliated deposits. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for us making fixed-rate payments. Our interest rate hedging strategies may not work in all market environments and, as a result, may not be effective in mitigating interest rate risk.

Derivatives’ notional contract amounts are not reflected as assets or liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Rather, the market or fair value of the derivative transactions are reported in the consolidated statements of financial condition as other assets or accounts payable and accrued expenses, as applicable.

For a complete discussion of our activities related to derivative instruments, see Note 15 in the notes to consolidated financial statements.

In the ordinary course of business, Stifel Bank has commitments to originate loans, standby letters of credit, and lines of credit. Commitments to originate loans are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established by the contract. These commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since a portion of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash commitments. Each customer’s creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained, if necessary, is based on the credit evaluation of the counterparty. Collateral held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, commercial real estate, and residential real estate.

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, Stifel Bank had outstanding commitments to originate loans aggregating $205.8 million and $130.5 million, respectively. The commitments extended over varying periods of time, with all commitments at December 31, 2016, scheduled to be disbursed in the following three months.

Through Stifel Bank, in the normal course of business, we originate residential mortgage loans and sell them to investors. We may be required to repurchase mortgage loans that have been sold to investors in the event there are breaches of certain representations and warranties contained within the sales agreements. We may be required to repurchase mortgage loans that were sold to investors in the event that there was inadequate underwriting or fraud, or in the event that the loans become delinquent shortly after they are originated. We also may be required to indemnify certain purchasers and others against losses they incur in the event of breaches of representations and warranties and in various other circumstances, and the amount of such losses could exceed the repurchase amount of the related loans. Consequently, we may be exposed to credit risk associated with sold loans.

Standby letters of credit are irrevocable conditional commitments issued by Stifel Bank to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Financial standby letters of credit are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing, and similar transactions. Performance standby letters of credit are issued to guarantee performance of certain customers under non-financial contractual obligations. The credit risk involved in issuing standby letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers. Should Stifel Bank be obligated to perform under the standby letters of credit, it may seek recourse from the customer for reimbursement of amounts paid. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, Stifel Bank had outstanding letters of credit totaling $88.9 million and $38.7 million, respectively. A majority of the standby letters of credit commitments at December 31, 2016, have expiration terms that are less than one year.

Lines of credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. Lines of credit generally have fixed expiration dates. Stifel Bank uses the same credit policies in granting lines of credit as it does for on-balance sheet instruments. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, Stifel Bank had granted unused lines of credit to commercial and consumer borrowers aggregating $492.5 million and $403.2 million, respectively.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]

Income Taxes

NOTE 24 – Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015			2014
Current taxes:
Federal	$	7,927	$	43,962		$	100,262
State		5,818		9,672			21,835
Foreign		1,255		1,329			(1,831	)
		15,000		54,963			120,266
Deferred taxes:
Federal		39,127		(9,396	)		(275	)
State		6,261		3,056			(8,064	)
Foreign		674		608			(263	)
		46,062		(5,732	)		(8,602	)
Provision for income taxes	$	61,062	$	49,231		$	111,664

Reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate with our company’s effective income tax rate is as follows (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Statutory rate	$	49,904		$	49,548		$	101,778
State income taxes, net of federal income tax		7,688			7,908			14,860
Change in valuation allowance		(229	)		535			(2,433	)
Provision to return		(204	)		904			(2,956	)
Investment in subsidiary		—			(4,800	)		—
Change in uncertain tax position		41			(3,903	)		276
Non-deductible litigation expense		7,700			—			—
Foreign tax rate difference		(1,810	)		(106	)		90
Other, net		(2,028	)		(855	)		49
	$	61,062		$	49,231		$	111,664

Tax effect of temporary differences and carryforwards that comprise significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities (in thousands): 

	December 31,
	2016			2015
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred compensation	$	181,575		$	173,759
Net operating loss carryforwards		40,266			48,831
Accrued expenses		35,443			65,451
Unrealized loss on investments		—			27,769
Depreciation		12,550			10,055
Receivable reserves		22,870			16,343
Total deferred tax assets		292,704			342,208
Valuation allowance		(8,768	)		(12,738	)
		283,936			329,470
Deferred tax liabilities:
Goodwill and other intangibles		(49,481	)		(33,437	)
Change in accounting method		—			(625	)
Prepaid expenses		(4,557	)		(4,211	)
Unrealized gain on investments		(1,459	)		—
Other		(2,986	)		(6,070	)
		(58,483	)		(44,343	)
Net deferred tax asset	$	225,453		$	285,127

Our net deferred tax asset at December 31, 2016, includes net operating loss carryforwards of $312.2 million that expire between 2020 and 2035. Certain of our net operating loss carryforwards do not expire. A valuation allowance is recorded to the extent that it is more likely than not that any portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The valuation allowance was decreased by $4.0 million as an inactive foreign entity was formally dissolved. We believe the realization of the remaining net deferred tax asset of $225.5 million is more likely than not based on the ability to carry back losses against prior year taxable income and expectations of future taxable income.

The current tax payable, included in accounts payable and accrued expenses, is a payable of $16.0 million and a receivable of $1.0 million as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

We have recorded income tax expense at U.S. tax rates on all profits, except for undistributed profits of our foreign subsidiaries that are considered indefinitely reinvested. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability related to indefinitely reinvested profits is not feasible. If management’s intentions or U.S. tax laws change in the future, there may be a significant impact on the provision for income taxes to record a change in the tax liability in the period the change occurs.

Uncertain Tax Positions

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had $1.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of gross unrecognized tax benefits, all of which, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had accrued interest and penalties of $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, before benefit of federal tax deduction, included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on our consolidated statements of financial condition. The amount of interest and penalties recognized on our consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, was not significant.

The following table summarizes the activity related to our company’s unrecognized tax benefits from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016 (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Beginning balance	$	2,717		$	5,510		$	5,158
Increase related to prior year tax positions		5			1,206			627
Decrease related to prior year tax positions		(31	)		(33	)		(443	)
Increase related to current year tax positions		—			—			294
Decrease related to settlements with taxing authorities		(42	)		(4,815	)		(126	)
Decrease related to lapsing of statute of limitations		—			—			—
Increase/(decrease) related to business acquisitions		(849	)		849			—
Ending balance	$	1,800		$	2,717		$	5,510

We file income tax returns with the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states, and certain foreign jurisdictions. We are not subject to U.S. federal examination for taxable years before 2012. We are not subject to certain state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations for taxable years before 2008.

There is a reasonable possibility that the unrecognized tax benefits will change within the next 12 months as a result of the expiration of various statutes of limitations or for the resolution of U.S. federal and state examinations, but we do not expect this change to be material to the consolidated financial statements.

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Segment Reporting

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Segment Reporting Information Profit Loss [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

NOTE 25 – Segment Reporting

We currently operate through the following three reporting segments: Global Wealth Management, Institutional Group, and various corporate activities combined in the Other segment.

Our Global Wealth Management segment consists of two operating segments, the Private Client Group and Stifel Bank. The Private Client Group includes branch offices and independent contractor offices of our broker-dealer subsidiaries located throughout the United States. These branches provide securities brokerage services, including the sale of equities, mutual funds, fixed income products, and insurance, as well as offering banking products to their clients through Stifel Bank. Stifel Bank segment provides residential, consumer, and commercial lending, as well as FDIC-insured deposit accounts to customers of our private client group and to the general public.

The Institutional Group segment includes institutional sales and trading. It provides securities brokerage, trading, and research services to institutions, with an emphasis on the sale of equity and fixed income products. This segment also includes the management of and participation in underwritings for both corporate and public finance (exclusive of sales credits generated through the private client group, which are included in the Global Wealth Management segment), merger and acquisition, and financial advisory services.

The Other segment includes interest income from stock borrow activities, unallocated interest expense, interest income and gains and losses from investments held, compensation expense associated with the expensing of restricted stock awards with no continuing service requirements in conjunction with recent acquisitions, amortization of stock-based awards for certain administrative employees, and all unallocated overhead cost associated with the execution of orders; processing of securities transactions; custody of client securities; receipt, identification, and delivery of funds and securities; compliance with regulatory and legal requirements; internal financial accounting and controls; and general administration and acquisition charges.

Information concerning operations in these segments of business for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, is as follows (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Net revenues: (1)
Global Wealth Management	$	1,563,410		$	1,377,313		$	1,232,651
Institutional Group		1,014,164			975,594			997,071
Other		(2,078	)		(21,313	)		(21,298	)
	$	2,575,496		$	2,331,594		$	2,208,424
Income/(loss) before income taxes:
Global Wealth Management	$	430,318		$	382,126		$	346,978
Institutional Group		164,143			141,042			165,546
Other		(451,879	)		(381,601	)		(221,730	)
	$	142,582		$	141,567		$	290,794

⁽¹⁾ No individual client accounted for more than 10 percent of total net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

The following table presents our company’s total assets on a segment basis at December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Global Wealth Management	$	16,065,503	$	10,519,575
Institutional Group		2,657,183		2,193,781
Other		406,670		612,695
	$	19,129,356	$	13,326,051

We have operations in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Our company’s foreign operations are conducted through its wholly owned subsidiary, SNEL. Substantially all long-lived assets are located in the United States.

Revenues, classified by the major geographic areas in which they were earned for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, were as follows (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
United States	$	2,433,674	$	2,195,538	$	2,082,876
United Kingdom		132,622		125,552		113,943
Other European		9,200		10,504		11,605
	$	2,575,496	$	2,331,594	$	2,208,424

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Earnings Per Share ("EPS")

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

NOTE 26 – Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)

Basic EPS is computed by dividing earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity. Diluted earnings per share include dilutive stock options and stock units under the treasury stock method.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands, except per share data): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Income from continuing operations	$	81,520	$	92,336	$	179,130
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		(3,063	)
Net income		81,520		92,336		176,067
Preferred dividends		3,906		—		—
Net income available to common shareholders	$	77,614	$	92,336	$	176,067
Shares for basic and diluted calculation:
Average shares used in basic computation		66,871		68,543		66,472
Dilutive effect of stock options and units (1)		10,692		10,011		9,904
Average shares used in diluted computation		77,563		78,554		76,376
Earnings per basic common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.16	$	1.35	$	2.69
Loss from discontinued operations		—		—		(0.04	)
Earnings per basic common share	$	1.16	$	1.35	$	2.65
Earnings per diluted common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.00	$	1.18	$	2.35
Loss from discontinued operations		—		—		(0.04	)
Earnings per basic common share	$	1.00	$	1.18	$	2.31

⁽¹⁾ Diluted earnings per share is computed on the basis of the weighted-average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. Diluted earnings per share include stock options and units.

For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, the anti-dilutive effect from restricted stock units was immaterial.

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Shareholders' Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

NOTE 27 – Shareholders’ Equity

Share Repurchase Program

We have an ongoing authorization from the Board of Directors to repurchase our common stock in the open market or in negotiated transactions. At December 31, 2016, the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under this plan was 7.4 million. The repurchase program has no expiration date. These purchases may be made on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending upon market conditions and other factors. Repurchased shares may be used to meet obligations under our employee benefit plans and for general corporate purposes. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we repurchased $113.5 million or 3.4 million shares using existing Board authorization at an average price of $33.22 per share to meet obligations under our company’s employee benefit plans and for general corporate purposes. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we repurchased $117.7 million or 2.7 million shares using existing Board authorization at an average price of $43.91 per share to meet obligations under our company’s employee benefit plans and for general corporate purposes.

Issuance of Common Stock from Treasury

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we issued 0.3 million shares of common stock from treasury, in aggregate, as part of the purchase consideration for our acquisitions of Eaton Partners, which closed on January 4, 2016, and ISM, which closed on May 3, 2016.

Share issuances out of treasury during the year ended December 31, 2016, was primarily a result of the vesting and exercise transactions under our incentive stock award plans and shares issued as part of the purchase consideration for various acquisitions.

Issuance of Common Stock

On June 5, 2015, we issued 1.4 million shares related to the purchase of Sterne Agee Group, Inc. See Note 3 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the acquisition.

Share issuances during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, were primarily a result of the vesting and exercise transactions under our incentive stock award plans and shares issued as part of the purchase consideration for various acquisitions.

Issuance of Preferred Stock

On July, 11, 2016, our company issued $150.0 million of perpetual 6.25% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, $1.00 par value, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share (equivalent to $25 liquidation preference per depositary share).

When, as, and if declared by the board of directors of the company, dividends will be payable at an annual rate of 6.25%, payable quarterly, in arrears. We may redeem the Series A preferred stock at our option, subject to regulatory approval, on or after July 15, 2021, or following a regulatory capital treatment event, as defined.

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Variable Interest Entities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Variable Interest Entity Not Primary Beneficiary Disclosures [Abstract]

Variable Interest Entities

NOTE 28 – Variable Interest Entities

Our company’s involvement with VIEs is limited to entities used as investment vehicles and private equity funds, the establishment of Stifel Financial Capital Trusts, and our issuance of a convertible promissory note.

We have formed several non-consolidated investment funds with third-party investors that are typically organized as limited liability companies (“LLCs”) or limited partnerships. These partnerships and LLCs have assets of $167.1 million at December 31, 2016. For those funds where we act as the general partner, our company’s economic interest is generally limited to management fee arrangements as stipulated by the fund operating agreements. We have generally provided the third-party investors with rights to terminate the funds or to remove us as the general partner. Management fee revenue earned by our company was insignificant during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014. In addition, our direct investment interest in these entities is insignificant at December 31, 2016 and 2015.

Thomas Weisel Capital Management LLC, a subsidiary of our company, acts as the general partner of a series of investment funds in venture capital and fund of funds and manages investment funds that are active buyers of secondary interests in private equity funds, as well as portfolios of direct interests in venture-backed companies. These partnerships have combined assets of $316.1 million at December 31, 2016. We hold variable interests in these funds as a result of our company’s rights to receive management fees. Our company’s investment in and additional capital commitments to the private equity funds are also considered variable interests. The additional capital commitments are subject to call at a later date and are limited in amount. Our exposure to loss is limited to our investments in, advances and commitments to, and receivables due from these funds, and that exposure is insignificant at December 31, 2016. Management fee revenue earned by our company was insignificant during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

For the entities noted above that were determined to be VIEs, we have concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary, and therefore, we are not required to consolidate these entities. Additionally, for certain other entities, we reviewed other relevant accounting guidance, which states the general partner in a limited partnership is presumed to control that limited partnership. The presumption may be overcome if the limited partners have either: (1) the substantive ability to dissolve the limited partnership or otherwise remove the general partner without cause, or (2) substantive participating rights, which provide the limited partners with the ability to effectively participate in significant decisions that would be expected to be made in the ordinary course of the limited partnership’s business and thereby preclude the general partner from exercising unilateral control over the partnership. If the criteria are not met, the consolidation of the partnership or limited liability company is required. Based on our evaluation of these entities, we determined that these entities do not require consolidation.

Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts

We have completed private placements of cumulative trust preferred securities through Stifel Financial Capital Trust II, Stifel Financial Capital Trust III, and Stifel Financial Capital Trust IV (collectively, the “Trusts”). The Trusts are non-consolidated wholly owned business trust subsidiaries of our company and were established for the limited purpose of issuing trust securities to third parties and lending the proceeds to our company.

The trust preferred securities represent an indirect interest in junior subordinated debentures purchased from our company by the Trusts, and we effectively provide for the full and unconditional guarantee of the securities issued by the Trusts. We make timely payments of interest to the Trusts as required by contractual obligations, which are sufficient to cover payments due on the securities issued by the Trusts, and believe that it is unlikely that any circumstances would occur that would make it necessary for our company to make payments related to these Trusts other than those required under the terms of the debenture agreements and the trust preferred securities agreements. The Trusts were determined to be VIEs because the holders of the equity investment at risk do not have adequate decision-making ability over the Trust’s activities. Our investment in the Trusts is not a variable interest, because equity interests are variable interests only to the extent that the investment is considered to be at risk. Because our investment was funded by the Trusts, it is not considered to be at risk.

Interest in FSI Group, LLC (“FSI”)

We have provided financing of $18.0 million in the form of a convertible promissory note to FSI, a limited liability company specializing in investing in banks, thrifts, insurance companies, and other financial services firms. In February 2013, the convertible promissory note was amended and restated. The convertible promissory note matures in April 2018; however, FSI has three five-year extension options. The note is convertible at our election into a 49.9% interest in FSI only after the last extension option. The convertible promissory note has a minimum coupon rate equal to 8% per annum plus additional interest related to certain defined cash flows of the business, not to exceed 18% per annum. As we do not hold the power to direct the activities of FSI nor to absorb a majority of the expected losses, or receive a majority of the expected benefits, it was determined that we are not required to consolidate this entity.

Our company’s exposure to loss is limited to the carrying value of the note with FSI at December 31, 2016, of $18.0 million, which is included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Our company had no liabilities related to this entity at December 31, 2016. We have the discretion to make additional capital contributions. We have not provided financial or other support to FSI that we were not previously contractually required to provide as of December 31, 2016. Our company’s involvement with FSI has not had a material effect on our consolidated financial position, operations, or cash flows.

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Subsequent Events

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

NOTE 29 – Subsequent Events

We evaluate subsequent events that have occurred after the balance sheet date but before the financial statements are issued. There are two types of subsequent events: (1) recognized, or those that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet, including the estimates inherent in the process of preparing financial statements, and (2) non-recognized, or those that provide evidence about conditions that did not exist at the date of the balance sheet but arose after that date.

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Quarterly Financial Information

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Financial Information

NOTE 30 – Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) 

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	571,299	$	603,627	$	586,488	$	586,665
Interest income		62,786		65,780		74,881		90,844
Total revenues		634,085		669,407		661,369		677,509
Interest expense		14,111		17,262		19,383		16,118
Net revenues		619,974		652,145		641,986		661,391
Total non-interest expenses		576,061		636,352		614,004		606,497
Income before income tax expense		43,913		15,793		27,982		54,894
Provision for income taxes		16,858		6,022		10,168		28,014
Net income		27,055		9,771		17,814		26,880
Preferred dividends		—		—		1,563		2,343
Net income available to common shareholders	$	27,055	$	9,771	$	16,251	$	24,537
Earnings per common share
Basic	$	0.40	$	0.15	$	0.24	$	0.37
Diluted	$	0.36	$	0.13	$	0.21	$	0.31
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		67,579		66,792		66,482		66,636
Diluted		76,086		75,982		77,544		79,539

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	531,265	$	563,998	$	557,995	$	545,132
Interest income		42,736		43,851		43,376		48,639
Total revenues		574,001		607,849		601,371		593,771
Interest expense		13,019		10,098		9,796		12,485
Net revenues		560,982		597,751		591,575		581,286
Total non-interest expenses		490,916		559,680		569,227		570,204
Income before income tax expense		70,066		38,071		22,348		11,082
Provision for income taxes		26,969		17,183		5,169		(90	)
Net income	$	43,097	$	20,888	$	17,179	$	11,172
Earnings per common share
Basic	$	0.62	$	0.31	$	0.25	$	0.16
Diluted	$	0.56	$	0.27	$	0.22	$	0.14
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		68,006		68,370		69,633		68,150
Diluted		77,359		77,856		79,759		79,355

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Nature of Operations and Basis Of Presentation (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Nature Of Operations

Nature of Operations

Stifel Financial Corp. (the “Company”), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is principally engaged in retail brokerage; securities trading; investment banking; investment advisory; retail, consumer, and commercial banking; and related financial services. We have offices throughout the United States, with a growing presence in Europe. Our major geographic area of concentration is throughout the United States, with a growing presence in the United Kingdom and Europe. Our company’s principal customers are individual investors, corporations, municipalities, and institutions.

Basis Of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include Stifel Financial Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, principally Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated (“Stifel”), Keefe Bruyette & Woods (“KBW”), and Stifel Bank & Trust (“Stifel Bank”). Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” or “our company” in this report refer to Stifel Financial Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiaries.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts. We consider significant estimates, which are most susceptible to change and impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions, and estimates, to be: valuation of financial instruments and investments in partnerships, accrual for contingencies, allowance for loan losses, derivative instruments and hedging activities, fair value of goodwill and intangible assets, provision for income taxes and related tax reserves, and forfeitures associated with stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Certain amounts from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation. The effect of these reclassifications on our company’s previously reported consolidated financial statements was not material.

Consolidation Policies

Consolidation Policies

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Stifel Financial Corp. and its subsidiaries. We also have investments or interests in other entities for which we must evaluate whether to consolidate by determining whether we have a controlling financial interest or are considered to be the primary beneficiary. In determining whether to consolidate these entities, we evaluate whether the entity is a voting interest entity or a variable interest entity (“VIE”). When we do not have a controlling interest in an entity, but we exert significant influence over the entity, we apply the equity method of accounting. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Voting Interest Entity

Voting Interest Entity – Voting interest entities are entities that have (i) total equity investment at risk sufficient to fund expected future operations independently, and (ii) equity holders who have the obligation to absorb losses or receive residual returns and the right to make decisions about the entity’s activities. We consolidate voting interest entities when we determine that there is a controlling financial interest, usually ownership of all, or a majority of, the voting interest.

Variable Interest Entity

Variable Interest Entity – VIEs are entities that lack one or more of the characteristics of a voting interest entity. We are required to consolidate certain VIEs in which we have the power to direct the activities of the entity and the obligation to absorb significant losses or receive significant benefits. In other cases, we consolidate VIEs when we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is defined as the entity that has a variable interest, or a combination of variable interests, that maintains control and receives benefits or will absorb losses that are not pro rata with its ownership interests.

The determination as to whether an entity is a VIE is based on the structure and nature of the entity. We also consider other characteristics, such as the ability to influence the decision-making relative to the entity’s activities and how the entity is financed. With the exception of entities eligible for the deferral codified in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-10, “Consolidation: Amendments for Certain Investment Funds” (“ASU 2010-10”) (generally asset managers and investment companies), ASC 810 states that a controlling financial interest in an entity is present when an enterprise has a variable interest, or combination of variable interests, that have both the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of the entity or the rights to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity.

Entities meeting the deferral provision defined by ASU 2010-10 are evaluated under the historical VIE guidance. Under the historical guidance, a controlling financial interest in an entity is present when an enterprise has a variable interest, or combination of variable interests, that will absorb a majority of the entity’s expected losses, receive a majority of the entity’s expected residual returns, or both. The enterprise with a controlling financial interest, known as the primary beneficiary, consolidates the VIE.

We determine whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE by first performing a qualitative analysis of the VIE’s control structure, expected benefits and losses, and expected residual returns. This analysis includes a review of, among other factors, the VIE’s capital structure, contractual terms, which interests create or absorb benefits or losses, variability, related party relationships, and the design of the VIE. Where a qualitative analysis is not conclusive, we perform a quantitative analysis. We reassess our initial evaluation of an entity as a VIE and our initial determination of whether we are the primary beneficiary of a VIE upon the occurrence of certain reconsideration events. See Note 28 for additional information on VIEs.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider money market mutual funds and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are not restricted or segregated to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include money market mutual funds, deposits with banks, certificates of deposit, and federal funds sold. Cash and cash equivalents also include balances that Stifel Bank maintains at the Federal Reserve Bank.

Cash Segregated For Regulatory Purposes

Cash Segregated for Regulatory Purposes

Our broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject to Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which requires our company to maintain cash or qualified securities in a segregated reserve account for the exclusive benefit of its clients. In accordance with Rule 15c3-3, our company has portions of its cash segregated for the exclusive benefit of clients at December 31, 2016.

Brokerage Client Receivables, Net

Brokerage Client Receivables, Net

Brokerage client receivables include receivables of our company’s broker-dealer subsidiaries, which represent amounts due on cash and margin transactions and are generally collateralized by securities owned by clients. Brokerage client receivables, primarily consisting of floating-rate loans collateralized by customer-owned securities, are charged interest at rates similar to other such loans made throughout the industry. The receivables are reported at their outstanding principal balance net of allowance for doubtful accounts. When a brokerage client receivable is considered to be impaired, the amount of the impairment is generally measured based on the fair value of the securities acting as collateral, which is measured based on current prices from independent sources, such as listed market prices or broker-dealer price quotations. Securities owned by customers, including those that collateralize margin or other similar transactions, are not reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Securities Borrowed and Securities Loaned

Securities Borrowed and Securities Loaned

Securities borrowed require our company to deliver cash to the lender in exchange for securities and are included in receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations in the consolidated statements of financial condition. For securities loaned, we generally receive collateral in the form of cash in an amount in excess of the market value of securities loaned. Securities loaned are included in payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations in the consolidated statements of financial condition. We monitor the market value of securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained or refunded as necessary. Fees received or paid are recorded in interest revenue or interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Substantially all of these transactions are executed under master netting agreements, which gives us right of offset in the event of counterparty default; however, such receivables and payables with the same counterparty are not set off in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell and Repurchase Agreements

Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell and Repurchase Agreements

Securities purchased under agreements to resell (“resale agreements”) are collateralized financing transactions that are recorded at their contractual amounts plus accrued interest. We obtain control of collateral with a market value equal to or in excess of the principal amount loaned and accrued interest under resale agreements. These agreements are short-term in nature and are generally collateralized by U.S. government securities, U.S. government agency securities, and corporate bonds. We value collateral on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained when necessary to minimize the risk associated with this activity.

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (“repurchase agreements”) are collateralized financing transactions that are recorded at their contractual amounts plus accrued interest. We make delivery of securities sold under agreements to repurchase and monitor the value of collateral on a daily basis. When necessary, we will deliver additional collateral.

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments

We measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including cash equivalents, financial instruments owned, available-for-sale securities, investments, financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, and derivatives. Other than those separately discussed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, the remaining financial instruments are generally short-term in nature, and their carrying values approximate fair value.

The fair value of a financial instrument is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., “the exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We have categorized our financial instruments measured at fair value into a three-level classification in accordance with Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” which established a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs reflect our assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the transparency of inputs as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the measurement date. A quoted price for an identical asset or liability in an active market provides the most reliable fair value measurement, because it is directly observable to the market.

Level 2 – Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the measurement date. The nature of these financial instruments includes instruments for which quoted prices are available but traded less frequently, derivative instruments whose fair value have been derived using a model where inputs to the model are directly observable in the market, or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data, and instruments that are fair valued using other financial instruments, the parameters of which can be directly observed.

Level 3 – Instruments that have little to no pricing observability as of the measurement date. These financial instruments do not have two-way markets and are measured using management’s best estimate of fair value, where the inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation.

Valuation of Financial Instruments

When available, we use observable market prices, observable market parameters, or broker or dealer prices (bid and ask prices) to derive the fair value of financial instruments. In the case of financial instruments transacted on recognized exchanges, the observable market prices represent quotations for completed transactions from the exchange on which the financial instrument is principally traded.

A substantial percentage of the fair value of our financial instruments owned, available-for-sale securities, investments, and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, are based on observable market prices, observable market parameters, or derived from broker or dealer prices. The availability of observable market prices and pricing parameters can vary from product to product. Where available, observable market prices and pricing or market parameters in a product may be used to derive a price without requiring significant judgment. In certain markets, observable market prices or market parameters are not available for all products, and fair value is determined using techniques appropriate for each particular product. These techniques involve some degree of judgment.

For investments in illiquid or privately held securities that do not have readily determinable fair values, the determination of fair value requires us to estimate the value of the securities using the best information available. Among the factors we consider in determining the fair value of investments are the cost of the investment, terms and liquidity, developments since the acquisition of the investment, the sales price of recently issued securities, the financial condition and operating results of the issuer, earnings trends and consistency of operating cash flows, the long-term business potential of the issuer, the quoted market price of securities with similar quality and yield that are publicly traded, and other factors generally pertinent to the valuation of investments. In instances where a security is subject to transfer restrictions, the value of the security is based primarily on the quoted price of a similar security without restriction but may be reduced by an amount estimated to reflect such restrictions. The fair value of these investments is subject to a high degree of volatility and may be susceptible to significant fluctuation in the near term, and the differences could be material.

The degree of judgment used in measuring the fair value of financial instruments generally correlates to the level of pricing observability. Pricing observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of financial instrument, whether the financial instrument is new to the market and not yet established, and the characteristics specific to the transaction. Financial instruments with readily available active quoted prices for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of pricing observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value. Conversely, financial instruments rarely traded or not quoted will generally have less, or no, pricing observability and a higher degree of judgment used in measuring fair value. See Note 6 for additional information on how we value our financial instruments.

Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities

Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities

Securities available for sale include U.S. government agency securities; state and municipal securities; agency, non-agency, and commercial mortgage-backed securities; corporate fixed income securities; and asset-backed securities, which primarily includes collateralized loan obligations.

Securities held to maturity are recorded at amortized cost based on our company’s positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity. Securities held to maturity include agency, commercial, and non-agency mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, consisting of collateralized loan obligation securities and ARS, and corporate fixed income securities.

We evaluate all securities in an unrealized loss position quarterly to assess whether the impairment is other-than-temporary on a quarterly basis. Our other-than-temporary impairment (“OTTI”) assessment is a subjective process requiring the use of judgments and assumptions. Accordingly, we consider a number of qualitative and quantitative criteria in our assessment, including the extent and duration of the impairment, recent events specific to the issuer and/or industry to which the issuer belongs, the payment structure of the security, external credit ratings and the failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments, the value of underlying collateral, current market conditions, and our company’s ability and intent to hold the investment until its value recovers or the securities mature. We may determine that the decline in fair value of an investment is other-than-temporary if our analysis of these factors indicates that we will not recover our investment in the securities.

If we determine that impairment on our debt securities is other-than-temporary and we have made the decision to sell the security or it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of its amortized cost basis, we recognize the entire portion of the impairment in earnings. If we have not made a decision to sell the security and we do not expect that we will be required to sell the security prior to recovery of the amortized cost basis, we recognize only the credit component of OTTI in other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The remaining unrealized loss due to factors other than credit, or the non-credit component, is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. We determine the credit component based on the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and the present value of its expected future cash flows, discounted based on the purchase yield. The non-credit component represents the difference between the security’s fair value and the present value of expected future cash flows.

We estimate the portion of loss attributable to credit using a discounted cash flow model. Key assumptions used in estimating the expected cash flows include default rates, loss severity, and prepayment rates. Assumptions used can vary widely based on the collateral underlying the securities and are influenced by factors such as collateral type, loan interest rate, geographical location of the borrower, and borrower characteristics.

Unrealized gains and losses on our available-for-sale securities are reported, net of taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive loss included in shareholders’ equity. Amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts are recorded as interest income in the consolidated statements of operations using the interest method. Realized gains and losses from sales of securities available for sale are determined on a specific identification basis and are included in other income in the consolidated statements of operations in the period they are sold. For securities transferred from available-for-sale to held-to-maturity, carrying value also includes unrealized gains and losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss at the date of transfer. Such unrealized gains or losses are accreted over the remaining life of the security with no impact on future net income.

Loan Classification

Loan Classification

We classify loans based on our investment strategy and management’s assessment of our intent and ability to hold loans for the foreseeable future or until maturity. Management’s intent and ability with respect to certain loans may change from time to time depending on a number of factors, including economic, liquidity, and capital conditions. The accounting and measurement framework for loans differs depending on the loan classification. The classification criteria and accounting and measurement framework for bank loans and loans held for sale are described below.

Bank Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses

Bank loans consist of commercial and residential mortgage loans, commercial and industrial loans, stock-secured loans, home equity loans, construction loans, and consumer loans originated or acquired by Stifel Bank. Bank loans include those loans that management has the intent and ability to hold and are recorded at outstanding principal adjusted for any charge-offs, allowance for loan losses, deferred origination fees and costs, and purchased discounts. Loan origination costs, net of fees, and premiums and discounts on purchased loans are deferred and recognized over the contractual life of the loan as an adjustment of yield using the interest method. Bank loans are generally collateralized by real estate, real property, marketable securities, or other assets of the borrower. Interest income is recognized using the effective interest rate method, which is based upon the respective interest rates and the average daily asset balance. Discount accretion/premium amortization is recognized using the effective interest rate method, which is based upon the respective interest rate and expected lives of loans.

We regularly review the loan portfolio and have established an allowance for loan losses for inherent losses estimated to have occurred in the loan portfolio through a provision for loan losses charged to other operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. In providing for the allowance for loan losses, we consider historical loss experience, the nature and volume of the loan portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and prevailing economic conditions. This evaluation is inherently subjective, as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available.

Loans Held for Sale

Loans that we intend to sell or for which we do not have the ability and intent to hold for the foreseeable future are classified as held for sale. Loans held for sale consist of fixed-rate and adjustable-rate residential and multi-family real estate mortgage loans intended for sale. Loans held for sale are stated at lower of cost or market value on an individual loan basis. Declines in market value below cost and any gains or losses on the sale of these assets are recognized in other income in the consolidated statements of operations. Market value is determined based on prevailing market prices for loans with similar characteristics or on sale contract prices. Deferred fees and costs related to these loans are not amortized but are recognized as part of the cost basis of the loan at the time it is sold. Because loans held for sale are reported at lower of cost or market value, an allowance for loan losses is not established for loans held for sale.

Impaired Loans

Impaired Loans

A loan is considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the scheduled payments of principal or interest when due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will not be collectible. Factors considered in determining impairment include payment status, collateral value, and the probability of collecting scheduled principal and interest payments when due. Loans that experience insignificant payment delays and payment shortfalls generally are not classified as impaired. We determine the significance of payment delays and payment shortfalls on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration all of the circumstances surrounding the loan and the borrower, including the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the borrower's prior payment record, and the amount of the shortfall in relation to the principal and interest owed.

We consider a loan a trouble debt restructuring when an existing borrower is granted concessionary rates or terms, which would not otherwise be offered. The concessions granted do not reflect current market conditions for a new loan of similar risk to another borrower in similar financial circumstances.

Once a loan is determined to be impaired, when principal or interest becomes 90 days past due or when collection becomes uncertain, the accrual of interest and amortization of deferred loan origination fees is discontinued (“non-accrual status”) and any accrued and unpaid interest income is reversed. Loans placed on non-accrual status are returned to accrual status when all delinquent principal and interest payments are collected and the collectibility of future principal and interest payments is reasonably assured. Loan losses are charged against the allowance for loan losses when we believe the uncollectibility of a loan balance is certain. Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance for loan losses.

Large groups of smaller balance homogenous loans are collectively evaluated for impairment. Accordingly, we do not separately identify individual consumer and residential loans for impairment measurements. Impairment is measured on a loan-by-loan basis for non-homogeneous loans, and a specific allowance is established for individual loans determined to be impaired. Impairment is measured by comparing the carrying value of the impaired loan to the present value of its expected cash flow discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the loan’s observable market price, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.

Investments

Investments

Our broker-dealer subsidiaries report changes in fair value of marketable and non-marketable securities in other income in the consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of marketable investments is generally based on either quoted market or dealer prices. The fair value of non-marketable securities is based on management’s estimate using the best information available, which generally consists of quoted market prices for similar securities and internally developed discounted cash flow models.

Investments in the consolidated statements of financial condition contain investments in securities that are marketable and securities that are not readily marketable. These investments are not included in our broker-dealer trading inventory or available-for-sale or held-to-maturity portfolios and represent the acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments for our benefit.

Fixed Assets, Net

Fixed Assets, Net

Office equipment is depreciated on an accelerated basis over the estimated useful life of the asset of two to seven years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the asset or the term of the lease. Buildings and building improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset of three to thirty-nine years. Depreciation expense is recorded in occupancy and equipment rental expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Office equipment, leasehold improvements, and property are stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation and amortization in the consolidated statements of financial condition. Office equipment is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the cost of acquired businesses in excess of the fair value of the related net assets acquired. We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis and on an interim basis when certain events or circumstances exist. We test for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is generally at the level of or one level below our company’s business segments. For both the annual and interim tests, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is not required. However, if we conclude otherwise, we are then required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test. Goodwill impairment is determined by comparing the estimated fair value of a reporting unit with its respective carrying value. If the estimated fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill at the reporting unit level is not deemed to be impaired. If the estimated fair value is below carrying value, however, further analysis is required to determine the amount of the impairment. Additionally, if the carrying value of a reporting unit is zero or a negative value and it is determined that it is more likely than not the goodwill is impaired, further analysis is required. The estimated fair values of the reporting units are derived based on valuation techniques we believe market participants would use for each of the reporting units. We have elected July 31 as our annual impairment testing date. No indicators of impairment were identified.

Identifiable intangible assets, which are amortized over their estimated useful lives, are tested for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances suggest that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be fully recoverable.

Loan and Advances to Financial Advisors and Other Employees, Net

Loans and Advances to Financial Advisors and Other Employees, Net

We offer transition pay, principally in the form of upfront loans, to financial advisors and certain key revenue producers as part of our company’s overall growth strategy. These loans are generally forgiven by a charge to compensation and benefits over a five- to ten-year period if the individual satisfies certain conditions, usually based on continued employment and certain performance standards. We monitor and compare individual financial advisor production to each loan issued to ensure future recoverability. If the individual leaves before the term of the loan expires or fails to meet certain performance standards, the individual is required to repay the balance. In determining the allowance for doubtful receivables from former employees, management considers the facts and circumstances surrounding each receivable, including the amount of the unforgiven balance, the reasons for the terminated employment relationship, and the former employees’ overall financial situation.

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We recognize all of our derivative instruments at fair value as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated statements of financial condition. These instruments are recorded in other assets or accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition and in the operating section of the consolidated statements of cash flows as increases or decreases of other assets and accounts payable and accrued expenses. Our company’s policy is not to offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments and fair value amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral or the obligation to return cash collateral arising from derivative instruments recognized at fair value executed with the same counterparty under master netting arrangements. The accounting for changes in the fair value (i.e., gains and losses) of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, we must also designate the hedging instrument or transaction, based upon the exposure being hedged.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges (i.e., hedging the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that is attributable to a particular risk), the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The remaining gain or loss on the derivative instrument in excess of the cumulative change in the present value of future cash flows of the hedged item, if any, is recognized in current earnings during the period of change. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes and, at December 31, 2016, all of our derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges. See Note 15 for additional details.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Customer securities transactions are recorded on a settlement date basis, with related commission revenues and expenses recorded on a trade date basis. Commission revenues are recorded as the amount charged to the customer, which, in certain cases, may include varying discounts. Principal securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. We typically distribute our proprietary equity research products to our client base of institutional investors at no charge. These proprietary equity research products are accounted for as a cost of doing business.

Investment banking revenues, which include underwriting fees, management fees, advisory fees, placement fees, and sales credits earned in connection with the distribution of the underwritten securities, are recorded when services for the transactions are completed under the terms of each engagement. Expenses associated with such transactions are deferred until the related revenue is recognized or the engagement is otherwise concluded. Investment banking revenues are presented net of related unreimbursed expenses. We have not recognized any incentive income that is subject to contingent repayments.

Asset management and service fees are recorded when earned, based on the period-end assets in the accounts, and consist of customer account service fees, per account fees (such as IRA fees), and wrap fees, net of external manager costs on managed accounts.

We earn fees from the investment partnerships that we manage or of which we are a general partner. Such management fees are generally based on the net assets or committed capital of the underlying partnerships. We have agreed, in certain cases, to waive management fees, in lieu of making a cash contribution, in satisfaction of our general partner investment commitments to the investment partnerships. In these cases, we generally recognize our management fee revenues at the time when we are allocated a special profit interest in realized gains from these partnerships.

Direct Financing And Operating Leases

Operating Leases

We lease office space and equipment under operating leases. We recognize rent expense related to these operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The lease term commences on the earlier of the date when we become legally obligated for the rent payments or the date on which we take possession of the property. For tenant improvement allowances and rent holidays, we record a deferred rent liability in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition and amortize the deferred rent over the lease term as a reduction to occupancy and equipment rental expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

We compute income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of our company’s assets and liabilities. We establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will either expire before we are able to realize their benefits, or that future deductibility is uncertain.

We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 24 for further information regarding income taxes.

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign Currency Translation

We consolidate our foreign subsidiaries, which have designated their local currency as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries are translated at year-end rates of exchange. Revenues and expenses are translated at an average rate for the period. In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 830, “Foreign Currency Matters,” gains or losses resulting from translating foreign currency financial statements are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss, a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in other income in the consolidated statements of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

Financial Instruments – Credit Losses

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments − Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” For trade receivables, loans, and held-to-maturity debt securities, the current probable loss recognition methodology is being replaced by an expected credit loss model. For available-for-sale debt securities, the recognition model on credit losses is generally unchanged, except the losses will be presented as an adjustable allowance. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 (January 1, 2020 for our company), including interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, “Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” that amends the revenue guidance in ASU 2014-09 on identifying performance obligations. The effective date of the new guidance will coincide with ASU 2014-09 during the first quarter of 2018.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, “Principal Versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross Versus Net)” (“ASU 2016-08”) that amends the principal versus agent guidance in ASU 2014-09. ASU 2016-08 clarifies that the analysis must focus on whether the entity has control of the goods or services before they are transferred to the customer. ASU 2016-08 also provides additional guidance about how to apply the control principle when services are provided and when goods or services are combined with other goods or services. The effective date of the standard for the Company will coincide with ASU 2014-09 during the first quarter of 2018.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue From Contracts With Customers (Topic 606),” (“ASU 2014-09”) that supersedes current revenue recognition guidance, including most industry-specific guidance. ASU 2014-09 requires a company to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. The guidance also requires additional disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized. The FASB has approved a one-year deferral of this standard, and this pronouncement is now effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period, and is to be applied using one of two retrospective application methods, with early application not permitted.

In 2016, we began analyzing the impact of the standard on our contract portfolio by reviewing our current accounting policies and practices to identify potential differences that would result from applying the requirements of the new standard to our revenue contracts. In addition, we are in the early phases of identifying appropriate changes to our business processes, systems, and controls to support recognition and disclosure under the new standard.

We have been closely monitoring FASB activity related to the new standard. During the second half of 2016, we began developing a plan regarding the evaluation of the potential changes from adopting the new standard on our future financial reporting and disclosures. We also made progress on our contract reviews and detailed policy drafting. Based on our evaluation, we expect to adopt the requirements of the new standard in the first quarter of 2018 and anticipate using the modified retrospective approach.

Share-Based Payments

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting” (“ASU 2016-09”) that requires an entity to record all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies as an income tax benefit or expense in the income statement. ASU 2016-09 will also require an entity to elect an accounting policy to either estimate the number of forfeitures or account for forfeitures when they occur. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 (January 1, 2017 for our company). We adopted the guidance in the update on January 1, 2017. Cash paid to a tax authority by a company when withholding

shares from an employee’s award for tax-withholding purposes are now classified as a financing activity in the accompanying

consolidated statement of cash flows (adopted retrospectively). We reclassified $61.6 million, $65.0 million, and $67.1 million from

operating activities to financing activities in the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows for the years ended December 31,

2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, pertaining to shares withheld from employee awards for tax withholding purposes.

Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases” that requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with the exception of short-term leases. For lessees, leases will continue to be classified as either operating or finance leases in the income statement. Lessor accounting is similar to the current model but updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model. Lessors will continue to classify leases as operating, direct financing, or sales-type leases. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition and requires application of the new guidance at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 (January 1, 2019 for our company). Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the transition method that will be elected and the effect that the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” that will change the income statement impact of equity investments held by an entity, and the recognition of changes in fair value of financial liabilities when the fair value option is elected. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 (January 1, 2018 for our company). We are currently evaluating the effect that the new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share

In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-07, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share (or Its Equivalent).” The guidance removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The guidance also removes the requirement to make certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient. Rather, those disclosures are limited to investments for which the entity has elected to measure the fair value using that practical expedient. The guidance became effective for us on January 1, 2016. See Note 6 – Fair Value Measurements.

Interest − Imputation of Interest

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, “Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” (“ASU 2015-03”). The guidance in ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015 (January 1, 2016 for our company) and is required to be applied retrospectively to all periods presented beginning in the year of adoption. Upon the adoption of ASU 2015-03 by our company on January 1, 2016, the impact was a reduction in both other assets and senior notes of $9.9 million. In accordance with ASU No. 2015-03, previously reported amounts have been conformed to the current presentation, as reflected in the consolidated statements of financial condition. The impact as of December 31, 2015, was a reduction to both total assets and total liabilities of $9.9 million.

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Discontinued Operations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Components Of Discontinued Operations

(in thousands)	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Net revenues	$	—	$	—	$	(121	)
Restructuring expense		—		—		217
Operating expenses		—		—		3,924
Total non-interest expenses		—		—		4,141
Loss from discontinued operations before income    tax expense		—		—		(4,262	)
Income tax benefit		—		—		(1,199	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	—	$	—	$	(3,063	)

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Receivables From And Payables To Brokers, Dealers And Clearing Organizations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Due To And From Broker Dealers And Clearing Organizations [Abstract]

Amounts Receivable From Brokers, Dealers, And Clearing Organizations

Amounts receivable from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations at December 31, 2016 and 2015, included (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016			2015
Deposits paid for securities borrowed	$	382,691	$	318,105
Receivables from clearing organizations		568,373		260,077
Securities failed to deliver		73,688		23,649
	$	1,024,752	$	601,831

Amounts Payable To Brokers, Dealers, And Clearing Organizations

Amounts payable to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations at December 31, 2016 and 2015, included (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016			2015
Deposits received from securities loaned	$	478,814	$	329,670
Payable to clearing organizations		16,411		92,008
Securities failed to receive		27,882		16,353
	$	523,107	$	438,031

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule Of Fair Value Of Investments In And Unfunded Commitments To Funds Measured At Net Asset Value

	December 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Fair value of investments		Unfunded commitments		Fair value of investments		Unfunded commitments
Private company investments	$	18,763	$	8,526	$	34,385	$	14,178
Partnership interests		15,798		1,822		22,502		2,018
Mutual funds		11,301		—		20,399		—
Private equity funds		9,310		2,020		12,970		9,352
Money market funds		35,637		—		77,097		—
Total	$	90,809	$	12,368	$	167,353	$	25,548

Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis

	December 31, 2016
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial instruments owned:
U.S. government securities	$	9,951	$	9,951	$	—	$	—
U.S. government agency securities		89,833		—		89,833		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		305,774		—		305,774		—
Non-agency		28,402		—		27,320		1,082
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		299,946		1,944		297,729		273
Equity securities		32,044		31,444		—		600
State and municipal securities		159,095		—		159,095		—
Total financial instruments owned		925,045		43,339		879,751		1,955
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. government agency securities		4,197		300		3,897		—
State and municipal securities		72,490		—		72,490		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		338,732		—		338,732		—
Commercial		72,773		—		72,773		—
Non-agency		1,892		—		1,892		—
Corporate fixed income securities		823,511		—		823,511		—
Asset-backed securities		1,867,718		—		1,867,718		—
Total available-for-sale securities		3,181,313		300		3,181,013		—
Investments:
Corporate equity securities		27,247		23,414		—		3,833
Auction rate securities:
Equity securities		48,689		—		—		48,689
Municipal securities		832		—		—		832
Other		1,623		—		383		1,240
Investments measured at NAV		55,172
Total investments		133,563		23,414		383		54,594
Cash equivalents measured at NAV		35,637
Derivative contracts (1)		10,390		—		10,390		—
	$	4,285,948	$	67,053	$	4,071,537	$	56,549

⁽¹⁾ Included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition. 

	December 31, 2016
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Liabilities:
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased:
U.S. government securities	$	362,536	$	362,536	$	—	$	—
U.S. government agency securities		20,549		—		20,549		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		94,552		—		94,552		—
Non-agency		1		—		1		—
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		202,968		980		201,988		—
Equity securities		18,395		18,395		—		—
State and municipal securities		31		—		31		—
Total financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased		699,032		381,911		317,121		—
Derivative contracts (2)		1,823		—		1,823		—
	$	700,855	$	381,911	$	318,944	$	—

⁽²⁾ Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2015, are presented below (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial instruments owned:
U.S. government securities	$	45,167	$	45,167	$	—	$	—
U.S. government agency securities		116,949		—		116,949		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		205,473		—		205,473		—
Non-agency		33,319		—		31,843		1,476
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		203,910		13,203		190,707		—
Equity securities		31,642		29,388		1,635		619
State and municipal securities		112,983		—		112,983		—
Total financial instruments owned		749,443		87,758		659,590		2,095
Available-for-sale securities:
U.S. government agency securities		1,698		—		1,698		—
State and municipal securities		74,167		—		74,167		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		304,893		—		304,893		—
Commercial		11,310		—		11,310		—
Non-agency		2,518		—		2,518		—
Corporate fixed income securities		319,408		—		319,408		—
Asset-backed securities		915,913		—		915,913		—
Total available-for-sale securities		1,629,907		—		1,629,907		—
Investments:
Corporate equity securities		30,737		26,436		1,359		2,942
U.S. government securities		102		102		—		—
Auction rate securities:
Equity securities		55,710		—		5,268		50,442
Municipal securities		1,315		—		—		1,315
Other		2,897		4		2,873		20
Investments measured at NAV		90,256
Total investments		181,017		26,542		9,500		54,719
Cash equivalents measured at NAV		77,097
	$	2,637,464	$	114,300	$	2,298,997	$	56,814

	December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Liabilities:
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased:
U.S. government securities	$	186,030	$	186,030	$	—	$	—
Agency mortgage-backed securities:		50,830		—		50,830		—
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		255,700		3,601		252,099		—
Equity securities		29,184		22,894		6,290		—
Total financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased		521,744		212,525		309,219		—
Derivative contracts (2)		3,591		—		3,591		—
	$	525,335	$	212,525	$	312,810	$	—

⁽²⁾ Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Schedule Of Changes In Fair Value Associated With Level 3 Financial Instruments

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
	Financial instruments owned
	Mortgage- Backed Securities – Non-Agency			Corporate Fixed Income Securities			Equity Securities
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	1,476		$	—		$	619
Unrealized gains/(losses):
Included in changes in net assets (1)		(18	)		—			(279	)
Included in OCI (2)		—			—			—
Realized gains/(losses) (1)		54			—			—
Purchases		—			292			253
Sales		—			—			—
Redemptions		(430	)		(19	)		—
Transfers:
Into Level 3		—			—			7
Out of Level 3		—			—			—
Net change		(394	)		273			(19	)
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	1,082		$	273		$	600

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
	Investments
	Corporate Equity Securities			Auction Rate Securities – Equity			Auction Rate Securities – Municipal			Other
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	2,942		$	50,442		$	1,315		$	20
Unrealized gains/(losses):
Included in changes in net assets (1)		(361	)		547			67			—
Included in OCI (2)		—			—			—			—
Realized gains (1)		2,453			—			—			—
Purchases		3,593			50			—			3,782
Sales		—			—			—			—
Redemptions		(4,794	)		(2,350	)		(550	)		—
Transfers:
Into Level 3		—			—			—			465
Out of Level 3		—			—			—			(3,027	)
Net change		891			(1,753	)		(483	)		1,220
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	3,833		$	48,689		$	832		$	1,240

⁽¹⁾ Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) related to financial instruments owned and investments are reported in other income in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽²⁾ Unrealized gains/(losses) related to available-for-sale securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Financial instruments owned									Available- for-sale securities
	Mortgage- Backed Securities – Non-Agency			Corporate Fixed Income Securities			Equity Securities			Asset- Backed Securities
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	806		$	1,993		$	1,144		$	44,045
Unrealized gains/(losses):
Included in changes in net assets (1)		(241	)		84			—			—
Included in OCI (2)		—			—			—			342
Realized gains/(losses) (1)		127			53			—			(2,136	)
Purchases		—			11,643			—			—
Sales		—			(13,773	)		(525	)		(42,251	)
Redemptions		(332	)		—			—			—
Transfers:
Into Level 3		1,116			—			—			—
Out of Level 3		—			—			—			—
Net change		670			(1,993	)		(525	)		(44,045	)
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	1,476		$	—		$	619		$	—

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Investments
	Corporate Equity Securities			Auction Rate Securities – Equity			Auction Rate Securities – Municipal			Other
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	7,550		$	46,197		$	1,326		$	2,026
Unrealized gains/(losses):
Included in changes in net assets (1)		1,410			(413	)		(11	)		(938	)
Included in OCI (2)		—			—			—			—
Realized gains (1)		—			—			—			—
Purchases		—			15,176			—			—
Sales		—			—			—			—
Redemptions		—			(5,250	)		—			—
Transfers:
Into Level 3		182			—			—			—
Out of Level 3		(6,200	)		(5,268	)		—			(1,068	)
Net change		(4,608	)		4,245			(11	)		(2,006	)
Balance at December 31, 2015	$	2,942		$	50,442		$	1,315		$	20

⁽¹⁾ Realized and unrealized gains/(losses) related to financial instruments owned and investments are reported in other income in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽²⁾ Unrealized gains/(losses) related to available-for-sale securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Quantitative Information Related To The Significant Unobservable Inputs Utilized In Level 3 Recurring Fair Value Measurements

	Valuation technique	Unobservable input	Range	Weighted average
Investments:
Corporate equity securities	Market comparable companies	Tangible book value multiple	1.41 - 2.28	1.95
Auction rate securities:
Equity securities	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	2.0% - 12.6%		6.5%
		Workout period	1-3 years	2.5 years
Municipal securities	Discounted cash flow	Discount rate	2.2% - 10.6%		4.9%
		Workout period	1-4 years	1.9 years

Schedule Of Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

	December 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	912,932	$	912,932	$	811,019	$	811,019
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		73,235		73,235		227,727		227,727
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		248,588		248,588		160,423		160,423
Financial instruments owned		925,045		925,045		749,443		749,443
Available-for-sale securities		3,181,313		3,181,313		1,629,907		1,629,907
Held-to-maturity securities		3,038,405		3,040,554		1,855,399		1,874,998
Loans held for sale		228,588		228,588		189,921		189,921
Bank loans		5,591,190		5,633,804		3,143,515		3,188,402
Investments		133,563		133,563		181,017		181,017
Derivative contracts (1)		10,390		10,390		—		—
Financial liabilities:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	268,546	$	268,546	$	278,674	$	278,674
Bank deposits		11,527,483		11,092,185		6,638,356		6,627,818
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased		699,032		699,032		521,744		521,744
Derivative contracts (2)		1,823		1,823		3,591		3,591
Borrowings		377,000		377,000		89,084		89,084
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		500,000		500,000		148,000		148,000
Senior notes		795,891		799,632		740,136		736,135
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		67,500		52,525		82,500		72,371

⁽¹⁾ Included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

⁽²⁾ Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments Not Measured At Fair Value

	December 31, 2016
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash	$	877,295	$	877,295	$	—	$	—
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		73,235		73,235		—		—
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		248,588		227,983		20,605		—
Held-to-maturity securities		3,040,554		—		2,830,869		209,685
Loans held for sale		228,588		—		228,588		—
Bank loans		5,633,804		—		5,633,804		—
Financial liabilities:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	268,546	$	149,881	$	118,665	$	—
Bank deposits		11,092,185		—		11,092,185		—
Borrowings		377,000		377,000		—		—
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		500,000		500,000		—		—
Senior notes		799,632		799,632		—		—
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		52,525		—		—		52,525

	December 31, 2015
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash	$	733,922	$	733,922	$	—	$	—
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		227,727		227,727		—		—
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		160,423		160,423		—		—
Held-to-maturity securities		1,874,998		—		1,317,582		557,416
Loans held for sale		189,921		—		189,921		—
Bank loans		3,188,402		—		3,188,402		—
Financial liabilities:
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	$	278,674	$	278,674	$	—	$	—
Bank deposits		6,627,818		—		6,627,818		—
Borrowings		89,084		—		89,084		—
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		148,000		148,000		—		—
Senior notes		736,135		736,135		—		—
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		72,371		—		—		72,371

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Financial Instruments Owned And Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Trading Securities Balance Sheet Reported Amounts [Abstract]

Components Of Trading Securities Owned And Trading Securities Sold, But Not Yet Purchased

The components of financial instruments owned and financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at December 31, 2016 and 2015, are as follows (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Financial instruments owned:
U.S. government securities	$	9,951	$	45,167
U.S. government agency securities		89,833		116,949
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		305,774		205,473
Non-agency		28,402		33,319
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		299,946		203,910
Equity securities		32,044		31,642
State and municipal securities		159,095		112,983
	$	925,045	$	749,443
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased:
U.S. government securities	$	362,536	$	186,030
U.S. government agency securities		20,549		—
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		94,552		50,830
Non-agency		1		—
Corporate securities:
Fixed income securities		202,968		255,700
Equity securities		18,395		29,184
State and municipal securities		31		—
	$	699,032	$	521,744

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Available-For-Sale And Held-To-Maturity Securities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]

Schedule Of Amortized Cost And Fair Values Of Available For Sale Securities And Held To Maturity Securities

The following tables provide a summary of the amortized cost and fair values of the available-for-sale securities and held-to-maturity securities at December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains (1)		Gross Unrealized Losses (1)			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. government agency securities	$	4,213	$	2	$	(18	)	$	4,197
State and municipal securities		76,066		—		(3,576	)		72,490
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		340,738		298		(2,304	)		338,732
Commercial		77,417		59		(4,703	)		72,773
Non-agency		2,032		—		(140	)		1,892
Corporate fixed income securities		830,695		1,418		(8,602	)		823,511
Asset-backed securities		1,858,929		9,857		(1,068	)		1,867,718
	$	3,190,090	$	11,634	$	(20,411	)	$	3,181,313
Held-to-maturity securities (2)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	1,567,758	$	14,537	$	(17,037	)	$	1,565,258
Commercial		59,581		1,786		—			61,367
Non-agency		688		—		(13	)		675
Asset-backed securities		1,370,300		6,242		(3,396	)		1,373,146
Corporate fixed income securities		40,078		30		—			40,108
	$	3,038,405	$	22,595	$	(20,446	)	$	3,040,554

	December 31, 2015
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains (1)		Gross Unrealized Losses (1)			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. government agency securities	$	1,700	$	1	$	(3	)	$	1,698
State and municipal securities		75,953		28		(1,814	)		74,167
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		306,309		125		(1,541	)		304,893
Commercial		11,177		134		(1	)		11,310
Non-agency		2,679		2		(163	)		2,518
Corporate fixed income securities		321,017		743		(2,352	)		319,408
Asset-backed securities		922,563		774		(7,424	)		915,913
	$	1,641,398	$	1,807	$	(13,298	)	$	1,629,907
Held-to-maturity securities (2)
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	1,257,808	$	23,346	$	(3,105	)	$	1,278,049
Commercial		59,521		1,832		—			61,353
Non-agency		929		—		(15	)		914
Asset-backed securities		496,996		2,076		(4,139	)		494,933
Corporate fixed income securities		40,145		-		(396	)		39,749
	$	1,855,399	$	27,254	$	(7,655	)	$	1,874,998

⁽¹⁾ Unrealized gains/(losses) related to available-for-sale securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

⁽²⁾ Held-to-maturity securities are carried in the consolidated statements of financial condition at amortized cost, and the changes in the value of these securities, other than impairment charges, are not reported on the consolidated financial statements.

Schedule Of Amortized Cost And Fair Values Of Debt Securities By Contractual Maturity

The table below summarizes the amortized cost and fair values of debt securities by contractual maturity (in thousands). Expected maturities may differ significantly from contractual maturities, as issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

	December 31, 2016
	Available-for-sale securities				Held-to-maturity securities
	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Debt securities
Within one year	$	23,947	$	23,952	$	—	$	—
After one year through three years		271,872		272,292		40,078		40,108
After three years through five years		409,576		405,986		—		—
After five years through ten years		840,487		840,590		141,576		141,973
After ten years		1,224,021		1,225,096		1,228,724		1,231,173
Mortgage-backed securities
Within one year		9		9		—		—
After three years through five years		—		—		59,581		61,367
After five years through ten years		58,967		55,245		170,493		169,498
After ten years		361,211		358,143		1,397,953		1,396,435
	$	3,190,090	$	3,181,313	$	3,038,405	$	3,040,554

Contractual Maturities

The maturities of our available-for-sale (fair value) and held-to-maturity (amortized cost) securities at December 31, 2016, are as follows (in thousands):

	Within 1 Year		1-5 Years		5-10 Years		After 10 Years		Total
Available-for-sale: (1)
U.S. government agency securities	$	1,351	$	2,846	$	—	$	—	$	4,197
State and municipal securities		301		375		16,821		54,993		72,490
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		—		—		480		338,252		338,732
Commercial		—		—		54,764		18,009		72,773
Non-agency		8		—		—		1,884		1,892
Corporate fixed income securities		22,301		675,058		126,152		—		823,511
Asset-backed securities		—		—		697,616		1,170,102		1,867,718
	$	23,961	$	678,279	$	895,833	$	1,583,240	$	3,181,313
Held-to-maturity:
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	—	$	—	$	170,493	$	1,397,265	$	1,567,758
Commercial		—		59,581		—		—		59,581
Non-agency		—		—		—		688		688
Asset-backed securities		—		—		141,576		1,228,724		1,370,300
Corporate fixed income securities		—		40,078		—		—		40,078
	$	—	$	99,659	$	312,069	$	2,626,677	$	3,038,405

⁽¹⁾ Due to the immaterial amount of income recognized on tax-exempt securities, yields were not calculated on a tax-equivalent basis.

Schedule Of Gross Unrealized Losses And The Estimated Fair Value By Length Of Time

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investment securities with unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time the individual investment securities have been in continuous unrealized loss positions, at December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

	Less than 12 months					12 months or more					Total
	Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
Available-for-sale securities
U.S. government securities	$	(18	)	$	3,497		—			—	$	(18	)	$	3,497
State and municipal securities		(372	)		12,297		(3,204	)		60,192		(3,576	)		72,489
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency		(876	)		120,004		(1,428	)		185,415		(2,304	)		305,419
Commercial		(4,703	)		71,001		—			—		(4,703	)		71,001
Non-agency		—			—		(140	)		1,838		(140	)		1,838
Corporate fixed income securities		(8,602	)		566,692		—			—		(8,602	)		566,692
Asset-backed securities		(1,068	)		261,341		—			—		(1,068	)		261,341
	$	(15,639	)	$	1,034,832	$	(4,772	)	$	247,445	$	(20,411	)	$	1,282,277
Held-to-maturity securities
Mortgage-backed securities:
Agency	$	(17,017	)	$	895,258	$	(20	)	$	1,415	$	(17,037	)	$	896,673
Non-agency		—			—		(13	)		675		(13	)		675
Asset-backed securities		(534	)		294,656		(2,862	)		52,169		(3,396	)		346,825
	$	(17,551	)	$	1,189,914	$	(2,895	)	$	54,259	$	(20,446	)	$	1,244,173

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Bank Loans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule Of Balance And Associated Percentage Of Each Major Loan Category In Bank Loan Portfolio

	December 31, 2016						December 31, 2015
	Balance			Percent			Balance			Percent
Residential real estate	$	2,161,400			38.4	%	$	429,132			13.5	%
Commercial and industrial		1,710,399			30.3			1,216,656			38.2
Securities-based loans		1,614,033			28.6			1,388,953			43.7
Commercial real estate		78,711			1.4			92,623			2.9
Consumer		45,391			0.8			36,846			1.2
Home equity lines of credit		15,008			0.3			12,475			0.4
Construction and land		12,623			0.2			3,899			0.1
Gross bank loans		5,637,565			100.0	%		3,180,584			100.0	%
Unamortized loan premium/(discount), net		858						(5,296	)
Loans in process		(49	)					(419	)
Unamortized loan fees, net		(2,021	)					(1,567	)
Allowance for loan losses		(45,163	)					(29,787	)
Bank loans, net	$	5,591,190					$	3,143,515

Activity In The Allowance For Loan Losses By Portfolio Segment

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
	Beginning Balance		Provision		Charge- offs			Recoveries		Ending Balance
Commercial and industrial	$	24,748	$	10,646	$	(267	)	$	—	$	35,127
Securities-based loans		1,607		1,487		—			—		3,094
Residential real estate		1,241		1,430		(13	)		2		2,660
Commercial real estate		264		1,090		—			9		1,363
Home equity lines of credit		290		81		—			—		371
Construction and land		78		154		—			—		232
Consumer		105		38		(16	)		2		129
Qualitative		1,454		733		—			—		2,187
	$	29,787	$	15,659	$	(296	)	$	13	$	45,163

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Beginning Balance		Provision			Charge- offs			Recoveries		Ending Balance
Commercial and industrial	$	16,609	$	8,139		$	—		$	—	$	24,748
Securities-based loans		1,099		508		—			—			1,607
Residential real estate		787		544			(144	)		54		1,241
Home equity lines of credit		267		15		—				8		290
Commercial real estate		232		(30	)	—				62		264
Consumer		156		(58	)	—				7		105
Construction and land	—			78		—			—			78
Qualitative		1,581		(127	)	—			—			1,454
	$	20,731	$	9,069		$	(144	)	$	131	$	29,787

Recorded Balance Of Loans And Amount Of Allowance Allocated Based Upon Impairment Method By Portfolio Segment

	Allowance for Loan Losses						Recorded Investment in Loans
	Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total
Residential real estate	$	24	$	2,636	$	2,660	$	178	$	2,161,222	$	2,161,400
Commercial and industrial		2,392		32,735		35,127		16,815		1,693,584		1,710,399
Securities-based loans	—			3,094		3,094	—			1,614,033		1,614,033
Commercial real estate		722		641		1,363		9,522		69,189		78,711
Consumer		6		123		129		6		45,385		45,391
Home equity lines of credit		231		140		371		413		14,595		15,008
Construction and land	—			232		232	—			12,623		12,623
Qualitative	—			2,187		2,187	—		—			—
	$	3,375	$	41,788	$	45,163	$	26,934	$	5,610,631	$	5,637,565

	Allowance for Loan Losses						Recorded Investment in Loans
	Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total		Individually Evaluated for Impairment		Collectively Evaluated for Impairment		Total
Securities-based loans	$	—	$	1,607	$	1,607	$	—	$	1,388,953	$	1,388,953
Commercial and industrial		—		24,748		24,748		—		1,216,656		1,216,656
Residential real estate		24		1,217		1,241		182		428,950		429,132
Commercial real estate		—		264		264		—		92,623		92,623
Consumer		14		91		105		14		36,832		36,846
Home equity lines of credit		149		141		290		323		12,152		12,475
Construction and land		—		78		78		—		3,899		3,899
Qualitative		—		1,454		1,454		—		—		—
	$	187	$	29,600	$	29,787	$	519	$	3,180,065	$	3,180,584

Loans That Were Individually Evaluated For Impairment By Portfolio Segment

	December 31, 2016
	Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Recorded Investment with No Allowance		Recorded Investment with Allowance		Total Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment
Commercial and industrial	$	16,815	$	—	$	16,815	$	16,815	$	2,392	$	22,559
Commercial real estate		10,503	—			9,522		9,522		722		9,080
Consumer		833	—			6		6		6		9
Home equity lines of credit		413	—			413		413		231		413
Residential real estate		178	—			178		178		24		181
Construction and land	—		—		—			—	—		—
Total	$	28,742	$	—	$	26,934	$	26,934	$	3,375	$	32,242

	December 31, 2015
	Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance		Recorded Investment with No Allowance		Recorded Investment with Allowance		Total Recorded Investment		Related Allowance		Average Recorded Investment
Consumer	$	944	$	—	$	15	$	15	$	15	$	23
Residential real estate		776		524		182		706		24		752
Home equity lines of credit		342		19		323		342		149		342
Commercial real estate		—		—		—		—		—		—
Commercial and industrial		—		—		—		—		—		—
Construction and land		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total	$	2,062	$	543	$	520	$	1,063	$	188	$	1,117

Aging Of The Recorded Investment In Past Due Loans

	December 31, 2016
	30-89 Days Past Due		90 or More Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Current Balance		Total
Residential real estate	$	1,923	$	—	$	1,923	$	2,159,477		2,161,400
Commercial and industrial	—		—			—		1,710,399		1,710,399
Securities-based loans	—		—			—		1,614,033		1,614,033
Commercial real estate		9,522	—			9,522		69,189		78,711
Consumer	—			2		2		45,389		45,391
Home equity lines of credit		78		196		274		14,734		15,008
Construction and land	—		—			—		12,623		12,623
Total	$	11,523	$	198	$	11,721	$	5,625,844	$	5,637,565

	December 31, 2016 *
	Non-accrual		Restructured (1)		Total
Commercial and industrial	$	16,815	$	—	$	16,815
Commercial real estate		—		9,522		9,522
Home equity lines of credit		413		—		413
Residential real estate		—		178		178
Consumer		6		—		6
Construction and land		—		—		—
Total	$	17,234	$	9,700	$	26,934

⁽¹⁾ On non-accrual status.

* There were no loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest at December 31, 2016.

	December 31, 2015
	30 – 89 Days Past Due		90 or More Days Past Due		Total Past Due		Current Balance		Total
Securities-based loans	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	1,388,953		1,388,953
Commercial and industrial		—		—		—		1,216,656		1,216,656
Residential real estate		3,310		450		3,760		425,372		429,132
Commercial real estate		—		—		—		92,623		92,623
Consumer		7		7		14		36,832		36,846
Home equity lines of credit		323		19		342		12,133		12,475
Construction and land		—		—		—		3,899		3,899
Total	$	3,640	$	476	$	4,116	$	3,176,468	$	3,180,584

	December 31, 2015 *
	Non-accrual		Restructured		Total
Commercial and industrial	$	—	$	—	$	—
Consumer		15		—		15
Residential real estate		380		326		706
Commercial real estate		—		—		—
Home equity lines of credit		342		—		342
Construction and land		—		—		—
Total	$	737	$	326	$	1,063

* There were no loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest at December 31, 2015.

Risk Category Of Loan Portfolio

	December 31, 2016
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
Residential real estate	$	2,161,223	$	—	$	177	$	—	$	2,161,400
Commercial and industrial		1,652,211		27,905		30,283	—			1,710,399
Securities-based loans		1,614,033	—		—		—			1,614,033
Commercial real estate		69,189	—			9,522	—			78,711
Consumer		45,385	—			6	—			45,391
Home equity lines of credit		14,595	—			413	—			15,008
Construction and land		12,623	—		—		—			12,623
Total	$	5,569,259	$	27,905	$	40,401	$	—	$	5,637,565

	December 31, 2015
	Pass		Special Mention		Substandard		Doubtful		Total
Securities-based loans	$	1,388,939	$	—	$	14	$	—		1,388,953
Commercial and industrial		1,191,030		11,320		14,306	—			1,216,656
Residential real estate		427,950		1,182	—		—			429,132
Commercial real estate		92,623	—		—		—			92,623
Consumer		36,846	—		—		—			36,846
Home equity lines of credit		12,456	—			19	—			12,475
Construction and land		3,899	—		—		—			3,899
Total	$	3,153,743	$	12,502	$	14,339	$	—	$	3,180,584

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Fixed Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]

Summary Of Fixed Assets

The following is a summary of fixed assets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016			2015
Furniture and equipment	$	254,705		$	238,075
Building and leasehold improvements		160,369			146,954
Property on operating leases		21,064			21,064
		436,138			406,093
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(263,310	)		(224,127	)
	$	172,828		$	181,966

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Carrying Amount Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets

The carrying amount of goodwill and intangible assets attributable to each of our reporting segments is presented in the following table (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015		Net Additions			Write-off			December 31, 2016
Goodwill
Global Wealth Management	$	295,384	$	(24,605	)	$	—		$	270,779
Institutional Group		620,218		73,885			(2,600	)		691,503
	$	915,602	$	49,280		$	(2,600	)	$	962,282

	December 31, 2015		Net Additions		Amortization			December 31, 2016
Intangible assets
Global Wealth Management	$	30,027	$	21,230	$	(6,026	)	$	45,231
Institutional Group		33,150		46,324		(8,401	)		71,073
	$	63,177	$	67,554	$	(14,427	)	$	116,304

Intangible Assets Subject To Amortization

Intangible assets subject to amortization as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, were as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016				December 31, 2015
	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization
Customer relationships	$	141,621	$	46,209	$	78,580	$	37,322
Trade name		24,713		8,670		24,456		6,969
Investment banking backlog		1,345		379		7,440		7,388
Non-compete agreements		2,578		813		2,517		255
	$	170,257	$	56,071	$	112,993	$	51,934

Amortization Expense In Future Periods

As of December 31, 2016, we expect amortization expense in future periods to be as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal year
2017	$	11,506
2018		10,873
2019		10,285
2020		10,068
2021		9,506
Thereafter		61,948
	$	114,186

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Borrowings (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Short Term Debt Other Disclosures [Abstract]

Components Of Borrowings

The following table details the components of borrowings (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Borrowings on secured lines of credit	$	377,000	$	30,000
Term loans		—		59,084
	$	377,000	$	89,084

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Senior Notes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Corporate Debt

The following table summarizes our senior notes as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016			2015
4.250% senior notes, due 2024 (1)	$	500,000		$	300,000
3.50% senior notes, due 2020 (2)		300,000			300,000
5.375% senior notes, due 2022 (3)		—			150,000
		800,000			750,000
Debt issuance costs, net		(4,109	)		(9,864	)
	$	795,891		$	740,136

⁽¹⁾ In July 2014, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.250% senior notes due July 2024. Interest on these senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. We may redeem the notes in whole or in part, at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. In July 2016, we issued an additional $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% senior notes due 2024.

⁽²⁾ In December 2015, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.50% senior notes due December 2020. Interest on these senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. We may redeem the notes in whole or in part, at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.

⁽³⁾ In December 2012, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due December 2022. Interest on these senior notes was payable quarterly in arrears. The notes were redeemed in August 2016.

Schedule Of Corporate Date Maturity

Our senior notes mature as follows, based upon contractual terms (in thousands):

2017	$	—
2018		—
2019		—
2020		300,000
2021		—
Thereafter		500,000
	$	800,000

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Bank Deposits (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Deposits Liabilities Balance Sheet Reported Amounts [Abstract]

Schedule Of Deposits

Deposits consist of money market and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and demand deposits. Deposits at December 31, 2016 and 2015, were as follows (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Money market and savings accounts	$	11,264,285	$	6,429,780
Demand deposits (interest-bearing)		253,545		185,275
Certificates of deposit		3,901		15,087
Demand deposits (non-interest-bearing)		5,752		8,214
	$	11,527,483	$	6,638,356

Schedule Of Maturities Of Certificates Of Deposit

Scheduled maturities of certificates of deposit at December 31, 2016 and 2015, were as follows (in thousands):

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Certificates of deposit, less than $100:
Within one year	$	1,213	$	4,863
One to three years		855		2,356
Three to five years		—		145
Over five years		—		—
	$	2,068	$	7,364
Certificates of deposit, $100 and greater:
Within one year	$	877	$	5,464
One to three years		956		1,975
Three to five years		—		284
Over five years		—		—
		1,833		7,723
	$	3,901	$	15,087

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

General Discussion Of Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Abstract]

Schedule Of Notional Values And Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments

The following table provides the notional values and fair values of our derivative instruments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

	December 31, 2016
	Asset Derivatives
	Notional Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under Topic 815:
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	790,000	Other assets	$	10,390

	December 31, 2016
	Liability Derivatives
	Notional Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	121,442	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	1,823

	December 31, 2015
	Asset Derivatives
	Notional Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under Topic 815:
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	—	Other assets	$	—

	December 31, 2015
	Liability Derivatives
	Notional Value		Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	179,110	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	3,591

Schedule Of Derivative Instruments In Consolidated Statements Of Operations

The following table shows the effect of our company’s derivative instruments in the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands):

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effectiveness)		Location of Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income	Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income		Location of Loss Recognized in OCI (Ineffectiveness)	Loss Recognized Due to Ineffectiveness
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	6,383	Interest Expense	$	5,444	Interest Expense	$	30

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effectiveness)			Location of Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income	Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income		Location of Loss Recognized in OCI (Ineffectiveness)	Loss Recognized Due to Ineffectiveness
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	(2,137	)	Interest expense	$	3,824	N/A	$	—

	Year Ended December 31, 2014
	Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effectiveness)			Location of Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income	Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income		Location of Loss Recognized in OCI (Ineffectiveness)	Loss Recognized Due to Ineffectiveness
Cash flow interest rate contracts	$	(2,576	)	Interest expense	$	6,068	N/A	$	—

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Debentures To Stifel Financial Capital Trusts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Junior Subordinated Debenture Owed To Unconsolidated Subsidiary Trust [Abstract]

Debentures To Stifel Financial Capital Trusts

The following table summarizes our debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trust II (1)	$	20,000	$	35,000
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trust III (2)		35,000		35,000
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trust IV (3)		12,500		12,500
	$	67,500	$	82,500

⁽¹⁾ On August 12, 2005, we completed a private placement of $35.0 million of 6.38% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities. The trust preferred securities were offered by Stifel Financial Capital Trust II (the “Trust II”), a non-consolidated wholly owned subsidiary of our company. The trust preferred securities mature on September 30, 2035, but may be redeemed by our company, and in turn, the Trust II would call the debenture beginning September 30, 2010. The Trust II requires quarterly distributions of interest to the holders of the trust preferred securities. Distributions are payable at a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.70% per annum. During 2016, we extinguished $15.0 million of the Trust II debentures.

⁽²⁾ On March 30, 2007, we completed a private placement of $35.0 million of 6.79% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities. The trust preferred securities were offered by Stifel Financial Capital Trust III (the “Trust III”), a non-consolidated wholly owned subsidiary of our company. The trust preferred securities mature on June 6, 2037, but may be redeemed by our company, and in turn, Trust III would call the debenture beginning June 6, 2012. Trust III requires quarterly distributions of interest to the holders of the trust preferred securities. Distributions are payable at a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.85% per annum.

⁽³⁾ On June 28, 2007, we completed a private placement of $35.0 million of 6.78% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities. The trust preferred securities were offered by Stifel Financial Capital Trust IV (the “Trust IV”), a non-consolidated wholly owned subsidiary of our company. The trust preferred securities mature on September 6, 2037, but may be redeemed by our company, and in turn, Trust IV would call the debenture beginning September 6, 2012. Trust IV requires quarterly distributions of interest to the holders of the trust preferred securities. Distributions are payable at a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.85% per annum.

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Disclosures About Offsetting Assets And Liabilities (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Offsetting [Abstract]

Financial Assets And Derivative Assets That Are Subject to Offset

The following table provides information about financial assets and derivative assets that are subject to offset as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 

							Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Condition
	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets		Gross Amounts Offset in theStatement of Financial Condition		Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition		Amounts available for offset			Available collateral			Net Amount
As of December 31, 2016:
Securities borrowing (1)	$	382,691	$	—	$	382,691	$	(291,793	)	$	(68,776	)	$	22,122
Reverse repurchase agreements (2)		248,588		—		248,588		(216,542	)		(32,046	)		—
Cash flow interest rate contracts		10,390		—		10,390		—			—			10,390
	$	641,669	$	—	$	641,669	$	(508,335	)	$	(100,822	)	$	32,512
As of December 31, 2015:
Securities borrowing (1)	$	318,105	$	—	$	318,105	$	(182,399	)	$	(123,309	)	$	12,397
Reverse repurchase agreements (2)		160,423		—		160,423		(160,423	)		—			—
	$	478,528	$	—	$	478,528	$	(342,822	)	$	(123,309	)	$	12,397

⁽¹⁾ Securities borrowing transactions are included in receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations on the consolidated statements of financial condition. See Note 5 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information on receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations.

⁽²⁾ Collateral received includes securities received by our company from the counterparty. These securities are not included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless there is an event of default. The fair value of securities pledged as collateral was $248.5 million and $160.3 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Financial Liabilities And Derivative Liabilities That Are Subject To Offset

The following table provides information about financial liabilities and derivative liabilities that are subject to offset as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 

									Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Condition
	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities			Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Condition		Net Amounts Presented in the Statement of Financial Condition			Amounts available for offset		Collateral Pledged		Net Amount
As of December 31, 2016:
Securities lending (3)	$	(478,814	)	$	—	$	(478,814	)	$	291,793	$	175,849	$	(11,172	)
Repurchase agreements (4)		(268,546	)		—		(268,546	)		216,542		52,004		—
Cash flow interest rate contracts		(1,823	)		—		(1,823	)		—		1,823		—
	$	(749,183	)	$	—	$	(749,183	)	$	508,335	$	229,676	$	(11,172	)
As of December 31, 2015:
Securities lending (3)	$	(329,670	)	$	—	$	(329,670	)	$	182,399	$	132,784	$	(14,487	)
Repurchase agreements (4)		(278,674	)		—		(278,674	)		160,423		118,251		—
Cash flow interest rate contracts		(3,591	)		—		(3,591	)		—		3,591		—
	$	(611,935	)	$	—	$	(611,935	)	$	342,822	$	254,626	$	(14,487	)

⁽³⁾ Securities lending transactions are included in payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations on the consolidated statements of financial condition. See Note 5 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information on payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations.

⁽⁴⁾ Collateral pledged includes the fair value of securities pledged by our company to the counter party. These securities are included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless we default. Collateral pledged by our company to the counter party includes U.S. government agency securities, U.S. government securities, and corporate fixed income securities with market values of $299.3 million and $285.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Commitments, Guarantees And Contingencies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Future Minimum Commitments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases

Future minimum commitments under non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2016, are as follows (in thousands):

2017	$	91,214
2018		83,599
2019		78,407
2020		64,331
2021		47,411
Thereafter		153,446
	$	518,408

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Regulatory Capital Requirements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Regulatory Capital Requirements [Abstract]

Schedule Of Total Risk-Based, Tier 1 Risk-Based, And Tier 1 Leverage Ratios

Stifel Financial Corp. – Federal Reserve Capital Amounts

December 31, 2016

	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
Common equity tier 1 capital	$	1,610,744		18.0	%	$	402,644		4.5	%	$	581,597		6.5	%
Tier 1 capital		1,813,556		20.3			536,859		6.0			715,812		8.0
Total capital		1,858,737		20.8			715,812		8.0			894,765		10.0
Tier 1 leverage		1,813,556		10.2			710,464		4.0			888,080		5.0

Stifel Bank – Federal Reserve Capital Amounts

December 31, 2016

	Actual					For Capital Adequacy Purposes					To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions
	Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio			Amount		Ratio
Common equity tier 1 capital	$	945,748		16.0	%	$	265,306		4.5	%	$	383,220		6.5	%
Tier 1 capital		945,748		16.0			353,742		6.0			471,656		8.0
Total capital		991,668		16.8			471,656		8.0			589,570		10.0
Tier 1 leverage		945,748		7.1			534,215		4.0			667,768		5.0

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Interest Income And Interest Expense (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Banking And Thrift Interest [Abstract]

Components Of Interest Income And Interest Expense

The components of interest income and interest expense are as follows (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Interest income:
Bank loans, net of unearned income	$	131,808	$	79,816	$	71,167
Investment securities		108,992		53,787		71,526
Margin balances		32,147		22,421		19,095
Other		21,385		23,077		24,181
	$	294,332	$	179,101	$	185,969
Interest expense:
Senior notes	$	36,845	$	25,695	$	26,617
Bank deposits		7,331		7,262		7,845
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		6,777		551		81
Other		15,921		11,891		6,718
	$	66,874	$	45,399	$	41,261

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Employee Incentive, Deferred Compensation, And Retirement Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Share Based Compensation Allocation And Classification In Financial Statements [Abstract]

Stock Option Activity

	Options	Weighted-average exercise price		Weighted-average remaining contractual term	Aggregate intrinsic value
Outstanding December 31, 2015	86	$	38.69
Granted	—	—
Exercised	31	17.37
Forfeited	—	—
Expired	41	54.54
Outstanding December 31, 2016	14	$	39.15	1.22	$	246

Unvested Stock Unit Activity

	Stock Units			Weighted-average grant date fair value
Unvested December 31, 2015		12,274		$	41.78
Granted		7,947			35.97
Vested		(3,368	)		39.83
Cancelled		(577	)		38.00
Unvested December 31, 2016		16,276		$	39.40

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Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]

Provision For Income Taxes/(Benefit)

The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015			2014
Current taxes:
Federal	$	7,927	$	43,962		$	100,262
State		5,818		9,672			21,835
Foreign		1,255		1,329			(1,831	)
		15,000		54,963			120,266
Deferred taxes:
Federal		39,127		(9,396	)		(275	)
State		6,261		3,056			(8,064	)
Foreign		674		608			(263	)
		46,062		(5,732	)		(8,602	)
Provision for income taxes	$	61,062	$	49,231		$	111,664

Reconciliation Of The Statutory Federal Income Tax With The Company's Effective Tax Rate

Reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate with our company’s effective income tax rate is as follows (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Statutory rate	$	49,904		$	49,548		$	101,778
State income taxes, net of federal income tax		7,688			7,908			14,860
Change in valuation allowance		(229	)		535			(2,433	)
Provision to return		(204	)		904			(2,956	)
Investment in subsidiary		—			(4,800	)		—
Change in uncertain tax position		41			(3,903	)		276
Non-deductible litigation expense		7,700			—			—
Foreign tax rate difference		(1,810	)		(106	)		90
Other, net		(2,028	)		(855	)		49
	$	61,062		$	49,231		$	111,664

Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities

Tax effect of temporary differences and carryforwards that comprise significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities (in thousands): 

	December 31,
	2016			2015
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred compensation	$	181,575		$	173,759
Net operating loss carryforwards		40,266			48,831
Accrued expenses		35,443			65,451
Unrealized loss on investments		—			27,769
Depreciation		12,550			10,055
Receivable reserves		22,870			16,343
Total deferred tax assets		292,704			342,208
Valuation allowance		(8,768	)		(12,738	)
		283,936			329,470
Deferred tax liabilities:
Goodwill and other intangibles		(49,481	)		(33,437	)
Change in accounting method		—			(625	)
Prepaid expenses		(4,557	)		(4,211	)
Unrealized gain on investments		(1,459	)		—
Other		(2,986	)		(6,070	)
		(58,483	)		(44,343	)
Net deferred tax asset	$	225,453		$	285,127

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

The following table summarizes the activity related to our company’s unrecognized tax benefits from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016 (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Beginning balance	$	2,717		$	5,510		$	5,158
Increase related to prior year tax positions		5			1,206			627
Decrease related to prior year tax positions		(31	)		(33	)		(443	)
Increase related to current year tax positions		—			—			294
Decrease related to settlements with taxing authorities		(42	)		(4,815	)		(126	)
Decrease related to lapsing of statute of limitations		—			—			—
Increase/(decrease) related to business acquisitions		(849	)		849			—
Ending balance	$	1,800		$	2,717		$	5,510

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule Of Operating Information, Segment

Information concerning operations in these segments of business for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, is as follows (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016			2015			2014
Net revenues: (1)
Global Wealth Management	$	1,563,410		$	1,377,313		$	1,232,651
Institutional Group		1,014,164			975,594			997,071
Other		(2,078	)		(21,313	)		(21,298	)
	$	2,575,496		$	2,331,594		$	2,208,424
Income/(loss) before income taxes:
Global Wealth Management	$	430,318		$	382,126		$	346,978
Institutional Group		164,143			141,042			165,546
Other		(451,879	)		(381,601	)		(221,730	)
	$	142,582		$	141,567		$	290,794

⁽¹⁾ No individual client accounted for more than 10 percent of total net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

Schedule Of Information Of Total Assets On Segment Basis

The following table presents our company’s total assets on a segment basis at December 31, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands): 

	December 31,
	2016		2015
Global Wealth Management	$	16,065,503	$	10,519,575
Institutional Group		2,657,183		2,193,781
Other		406,670		612,695
	$	19,129,356	$	13,326,051

Schedule Of Net Revenues Earned On Major Geographical Areas

Revenues, classified by the major geographic areas in which they were earned for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, were as follows (in thousands): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
United States	$	2,433,674	$	2,195,538	$	2,082,876
United Kingdom		132,622		125,552		113,943
Other European		9,200		10,504		11,605
	$	2,575,496	$	2,331,594	$	2,208,424

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 (in thousands, except per share data): 

	Year Ended December 31,
	2016		2015		2014
Income from continuing operations	$	81,520	$	92,336	$	179,130
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		—		—		(3,063	)
Net income		81,520		92,336		176,067
Preferred dividends		3,906		—		—
Net income available to common shareholders	$	77,614	$	92,336	$	176,067
Shares for basic and diluted calculation:
Average shares used in basic computation		66,871		68,543		66,472
Dilutive effect of stock options and units (1)		10,692		10,011		9,904
Average shares used in diluted computation		77,563		78,554		76,376
Earnings per basic common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.16	$	1.35	$	2.69
Loss from discontinued operations		—		—		(0.04	)
Earnings per basic common share	$	1.16	$	1.35	$	2.65
Earnings per diluted common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	1.00	$	1.18	$	2.35
Loss from discontinued operations		—		—		(0.04	)
Earnings per basic common share	$	1.00	$	1.18	$	2.31

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Quarterly Financial Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]

Quarterly Financial Information

	Year Ended December 31, 2016
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	571,299	$	603,627	$	586,488	$	586,665
Interest income		62,786		65,780		74,881		90,844
Total revenues		634,085		669,407		661,369		677,509
Interest expense		14,111		17,262		19,383		16,118
Net revenues		619,974		652,145		641,986		661,391
Total non-interest expenses		576,061		636,352		614,004		606,497
Income before income tax expense		43,913		15,793		27,982		54,894
Provision for income taxes		16,858		6,022		10,168		28,014
Net income		27,055		9,771		17,814		26,880
Preferred dividends		—		—		1,563		2,343
Net income available to common shareholders	$	27,055	$	9,771	$	16,251	$	24,537
Earnings per common share
Basic	$	0.40	$	0.15	$	0.24	$	0.37
Diluted	$	0.36	$	0.13	$	0.21	$	0.31
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		67,579		66,792		66,482		66,636
Diluted		76,086		75,982		77,544		79,539

	Year Ended December 31, 2015
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	1st Quarter		2nd Quarter		3rd Quarter		4th Quarter
Operating revenues	$	531,265	$	563,998	$	557,995	$	545,132
Interest income		42,736		43,851		43,376		48,639
Total revenues		574,001		607,849		601,371		593,771
Interest expense		13,019		10,098		9,796		12,485
Net revenues		560,982		597,751		591,575		581,286
Total non-interest expenses		490,916		559,680		569,227		570,204
Income before income tax expense		70,066		38,071		22,348		11,082
Provision for income taxes		26,969		17,183		5,169		(90	)
Net income	$	43,097	$	20,888	$	17,179	$	11,172
Earnings per common share
Basic	$	0.62	$	0.31	$	0.25	$	0.16
Diluted	$	0.56	$	0.27	$	0.22	$	0.14
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		68,006		68,370		69,633		68,150
Diluted		77,359		77,856		79,759		79,355

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 01, 2016
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Loan impairment threshold period	90 days
Threshold of reporting unit goodwill carrying value for further analysis	$ 0
Prospective Adoption Of New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
Impact of reduction in both other assets and senior notes				$ 9,900,000
Impact of reduction in both total assets and liabilities		$ 9,900,000
Reclassification from Operating Activities to Financing Activities [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Shares withheld from employee awards for tax withholding purposes	$ 61,600,000	$ 65,000,000	$ 67,100,000

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Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands						12 Months Ended
	May 03, 2016	Jan. 04, 2016	Jun. 05, 2015	Nov. 07, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 04, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill						$ 962,282	$ 915,602
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Restricted stock units, charges at the date of modification						58,600
ISM Capital LLP [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 6,900
Identifiable intangible assets	$ 2,300
Period of contingent consideration	3 years
Liability for earn-out payments						3,700
Eaton Partners [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 72,000
Identifiable intangible assets		$ 32,300
Period of contingent consideration		4 years
Liability for earn-out payments						$ 27,300
Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, Americas [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill								$ 24,800
Deferred consideration, recognized as a liability								15,200
Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, Americas [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets								7,300
Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, Americas [Member] | Stifel Bank [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Loans acquired in acquisition								$ 600,000
Sterne Agee Group, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill and intangible assets			$ 60,800
Fair value of awards issued as retention			23,800
Employee retention compensation paid in notes			$ 33,800
Sterne Agee Group, Inc. [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Individual compensation and benefits useful period			5 years
Sterne Agee Group, Inc. [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Individual compensation and benefits useful period			10 years
Sterne Agee Group, Inc. [Member] | Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Identifiable intangible assets			$ 29,300
1919 Investment Counsel And Trust Company NA [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of awards issued as retention				$ 11,200
Employee retention compensation paid in notes				$ 10,800
1919 Investment Counsel And Trust Company NA [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Individual compensation and benefits useful period				5 years
1919 Investment Counsel And Trust Company NA [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Individual compensation and benefits useful period				10 years
Oriel Securities [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of awards issued as retention					$ 6,800

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Discontinued Operations (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Net revenues	$ (121)
Restructuring expense	217
Operating expenses	3,924
Total non-interest expenses	4,141
Loss from discontinued operations before income tax expense	(4,262)
Income tax benefit	(1,199)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$ (3,063)

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Receivables From And Payables To Brokers, Dealers And Clearing Organizations (Amounts Receivable From Brokers, Dealers, And Clearing Organizations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Due To And From Broker Dealers And Clearing Organizations [Abstract]
Deposits paid for securities borrowed	$ 382,691	$ 318,105
Receivables from clearing organizations	568,373	260,077
Securities failed to deliver	73,688	23,649
Receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations, Total	$ 1,024,752	$ 601,831

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Receivables From And Payables To Brokers, Dealers And Clearing Organizations (Amounts Payable To Brokers, Dealers, And Clearing Organizations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Due To And From Broker Dealers And Clearing Organizations [Abstract]
Deposits received from securities loaned	$ 478,814	$ 329,670
Payable to clearing organizations	16,411	92,008
Securities failed to receive	27,882	16,353
Payables to broker, dealers and clearing organizations, Total	$ 523,107	$ 438,031

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Investments In And Unfunded Commitments To Funds Measured At Net Asset Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Investments Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Fair value of investments	$ 90,809	$ 167,353
Unfunded commitments	12,368	25,548
Private Company Investments [Member]
Fair Value Investments Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Fair value of investments	18,763	34,385
Unfunded commitments	8,526	14,178
Partnership Interests [Member]
Fair Value Investments Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Fair value of investments	15,798	22,502
Unfunded commitments	1,822	2,018
Mutual Funds [Member]
Fair Value Investments Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Fair value of investments	11,301	20,399
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Fair Value Investments Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Fair value of investments	9,310	12,970
Unfunded commitments	2,020	9,352
Money Market Funds [Member]
Fair Value Investments Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Fair value of investments	$ 35,637	$ 77,097

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	$ 925,045	$ 749,443
Available-for-sale securities	3,181,313	1,629,907
Investments	133,563	181,017
Cash equivalents measured at NAV	35,637	77,097
Derivative contracts, Assets	10,390
Total Assets	4,285,948	2,637,464
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	699,032	521,744
Derivative contracts, Liabilities	1,823	3,591
Total Liabilities	700,855	525,335
U.S. Government Agency Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	89,833	116,949
Available-for-sale securities	4,197	1,698
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	20,549
Corporate Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	299,946	203,910
Available-for-sale securities	823,511	319,408
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	202,968	255,700
Corporate Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	32,044	31,642
Investments	27,247	30,737
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	18,395	29,184
State And Municipal Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	159,095	112,983
Available-for-sale securities	72,490	74,167
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	31
Asset-Backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	1,867,718	915,913
Investments In Funds Measured At NAV [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	55,172	90,256
Auction Rate Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	48,689	55,710
Auction Rate Municipal Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	832	1,315
Other Investment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	1,623	2,897
U.S. Government Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	9,951	45,167
Investments		102
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	362,536	186,030
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | U.S. Government Agency Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value		50,830
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Agency [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	305,774	205,473
Available-for-sale securities	338,732	304,893
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	94,552
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Non-Agency [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	28,402	33,319
Available-for-sale securities	1,892	2,518
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	1
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Commercial [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	72,773	11,310
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	43,339	87,758
Available-for-sale securities	300
Investments	23,414	26,542
Total Assets	67,053	114,300
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	381,911	212,525
Total Liabilities	381,911	212,525
Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Government Agency Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	300
Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	1,944	13,203
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	980	3,601
Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	31,444	29,388
Investments	23,414	26,436
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	18,395	22,894
Level 1 [Member] | Other Investment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		4
Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Government Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	9,951	45,167
Investments		102
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	362,536	186,030
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	879,751	659,590
Available-for-sale securities	3,181,013	1,629,907
Investments	383	9,500
Derivative contracts, Assets	10,390
Total Assets	4,071,537	2,298,997
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	317,121	309,219
Derivative contracts, Liabilities	1,823	3,591
Total Liabilities	318,944	312,810
Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Government Agency Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	89,833	116,949
Available-for-sale securities	3,897	1,698
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	20,549
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	297,729	190,707
Available-for-sale securities	823,511	319,408
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	201,988	252,099
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned		1,635
Investments		1,359
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value		6,290
Level 2 [Member] | State And Municipal Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	159,095	112,983
Available-for-sale securities	72,490	74,167
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	31
Level 2 [Member] | Asset-Backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	1,867,718	915,913
Level 2 [Member] | Auction Rate Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments		5,268
Level 2 [Member] | Other Investment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	383	2,873
Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | U.S. Government Agency Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value		50,830
Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Agency [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	305,774	205,473
Available-for-sale securities	338,732	304,893
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	94,552
Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Non-Agency [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	27,320	31,843
Available-for-sale securities	1,892	2,518
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value	1
Level 2 [Member] | Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Commercial [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale securities	72,773	11,310
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	1,955	2,095
Investments	54,594	54,719
Total Assets	56,549	56,814
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	273
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	600	619
Investments	3,833	2,942
Level 3 [Member] | Auction Rate Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	48,689	50,442
Level 3 [Member] | Auction Rate Municipal Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	832	1,315
Level 3 [Member] | Other Investment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments	1,240	20
Level 3 [Member] | Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Non-Agency [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned	$ 1,082	$ 1,476

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Changes In Fair Value Associated With Level 3 Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Transfers, Into Level 3	$ 500
Transfers, Out of Level 3	(3,000)
Non-Agency [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	1,476	$ 806
Unrealized gains/(losses), Included in changes in net assets	(18)	(241)
Realized gains/(losses)	54	127
Redemptions	(430)	(332)
Transfers, Into Level 3		1,116
Net change	(394)	670
Ending Balance	1,082	1,476
Corporate Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		1,993
Unrealized gains/(losses), Included in changes in net assets		84
Realized gains/(losses)		53
Purchases	292	11,643
Sales		(13,773)
Redemptions	(19)
Net change	273	(1,993)
Ending Balance	273
Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	619	1,144
Unrealized gains/(losses), Included in changes in net assets	(279)
Purchases	253
Sales		(525)
Transfers, Into Level 3	7
Net change	(19)	(525)
Ending Balance	600	619
Corporate Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	2,942	7,550
Unrealized gains/(losses), Included in changes in net assets	(361)	1,410
Realized gains/(losses)	2,453
Purchases	3,593
Redemptions	(4,794)
Transfers, Into Level 3		182
Transfers, Out of Level 3		(6,200)
Net change	891	(4,608)
Ending Balance	3,833	2,942
Equity Auction Rate Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	50,442	46,197
Unrealized gains/(losses), Included in changes in net assets	547	(413)
Purchases	50	15,176
Redemptions	(2,350)	(5,250)
Transfers, Out of Level 3		(5,268)
Net change	(1,753)	4,245
Ending Balance	48,689	50,442
Auction Rate Municipal Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	1,315	1,326
Unrealized gains/(losses), Included in changes in net assets	67	(11)
Redemptions	(550)
Net change	(483)	(11)
Ending Balance	832	1,315
Other Investment [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	20	2,026
Unrealized gains/(losses), Included in changes in net assets		(938)
Purchases	3,782
Transfers, Into Level 3	465
Transfers, Out of Level 3	(3,027)	(1,068)
Net change	1,220	(2,006)
Ending Balance	$ 1,240	20
Asset-Backed Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning Balance		44,045
Unrealized gains/(losses), Included in OCI, Assets		342
Realized gains/(losses)		(2,136)
Sales		(42,251)
Net change		$ (44,045)

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Quantitative Information related To The Significant Unobservable Inputs Utilized In Company's Level 3 Recurring Fair Value Measurements) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016
Market Comparable Companies [Member] | Corporate Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Tangible book value multiple, weighted average	1.95
Market Comparable Companies [Member] | Corporate Equity Securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Tangible book value multiple range	1.41
Market Comparable Companies [Member] | Corporate Equity Securities [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Tangible book value multiple range	2.28
Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Auction Rate Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Workout period range, low end	1 year
Workout period range, high end	3 years
Discount rate, weighted average	6.50%
Weighted average workout period	2 years 6 months
Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Auction Rate Equity Securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate range	2.00%
Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Auction Rate Equity Securities [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate range	12.60%
Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Auction Rate Municipal Securities [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Workout period range, low end	1 year
Workout period range, high end	4 years
Discount rate, weighted average	4.90%
Weighted average workout period	1 year 10 months 24 days
Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Auction Rate Municipal Securities [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate range	2.20%
Discounted Cash Flow [Member] | Auction Rate Municipal Securities [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rate range	10.60%

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Transfers of financial assets from Level 2 to Level 1	$ 1.9
Transfers of financial assets from Level 1 to Level 2	8.6
Transfers, Into Level 3, Assets	0.5
Transfers, Out of Level 3, Assets	$ 3.0
Stated interest rate	4.25%
Maturity date	Dec. 31, 2024

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Fair Value Of Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Securities purchased under agreements to resell	[1]	$ 248,588	$ 160,423
Financial instruments owned		925,045	749,443
Available-for-sale securities		3,181,313	1,629,907
Held-to-maturity securities	[2]	3,040,554	1,874,998
Investments, at fair value		133,563	181,017
Derivative contracts		10,390
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	[3]	268,546	278,674
Bank deposits		11,527,483	6,638,356
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value		699,032	521,744
Derivative contracts		1,823	3,591
Borrowings		377,000	89,084
Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		912,932	811,019
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		73,235	227,727
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		248,588	160,423
Financial instruments owned		925,045	749,443
Available-for-sale securities		3,181,313	1,629,907
Held-to-maturity securities		3,038,405	1,855,399
Loans held for sale		228,588	189,921
Bank loans		5,591,190	3,143,515
Investments, at fair value		133,563	181,017
Derivative contracts	[4]	10,390
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		268,546	278,674
Bank deposits		11,527,483	6,638,356
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value		699,032	521,744
Derivative contracts	[5]	1,823	3,591
Borrowings		377,000	89,084
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		500,000	148,000
Senior notes		795,891	740,136
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		67,500	82,500
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		912,932	811,019
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		73,235	227,727
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		248,588	160,423
Financial instruments owned		925,045	749,443
Available-for-sale securities		3,181,313	1,629,907
Held-to-maturity securities		3,040,554	1,874,998
Loans held for sale		228,588	189,921
Bank loans		5,633,804	3,188,402
Investments, at fair value		133,563	181,017
Derivative contracts	[4]	10,390
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		268,546	278,674
Bank deposits		11,092,185	6,627,818
Financial instruments sold, but not yet purchased, at fair value		699,032	521,744
Derivative contracts	[5]	1,823	3,591
Borrowings		377,000	89,084
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		500,000	148,000
Senior notes		799,632	736,135
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		$ 52,525	$ 72,371

[1] Collateral received includes securities received by our company from the counterparty. These securities are not included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless there is an event of default. The fair value of securities pledged as collateral was $248.5 million and $160.3 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

[2] Held-to-maturity securities are carried in the consolidated statements of financial condition at amortized cost, and the changes in the value of these securities, other than impairment charges, are not reported on the consolidated financial statements.

[3] Collateral pledged includes the fair value of securities pledged by our company to the counter party. These securities are included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless we default. Collateral pledged by our company to the counter party includes U.S. government agency securities, U.S. government securities, and corporate fixed income securities with market values of $299.3 million and $285.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

[4] Included in other assets in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

[5] Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated statements of financial condition.

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments Not Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities purchased under agreements to resell	[1]	$ 248,588	$ 160,423
Held-to-maturity securities	[2]	3,040,554	1,874,998
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	[3]	268,546	278,674
Bank deposits		11,527,483	6,638,356
Borrowings		377,000	89,084
Senior notes		795,891	740,136
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash		877,295	733,922
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		73,235	227,727
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		248,588	160,423
Held-to-maturity securities		3,040,554	1,874,998
Loans held for sale		228,588	189,921
Bank loans		5,633,804	3,188,402
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		268,546	278,674
Bank deposits		11,092,185	6,627,818
Borrowings		377,000	89,084
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		500,000	148,000
Senior notes		799,632	736,135
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		52,525	72,371
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash		877,295	733,922
Cash segregated for regulatory purposes		73,235	227,727
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		227,983	160,423
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		149,881	278,674
Borrowings		377,000
Federal Home Loan Bank advances		500,000	148,000
Senior notes		799,632	736,135
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities purchased under agreements to resell		20,605
Held-to-maturity securities		2,830,869	1,317,582
Loans held for sale		228,588	189,921
Bank loans		5,633,804	3,188,402
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase		118,665
Bank deposits		11,092,185	6,627,818
Borrowings			89,084
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Held-to-maturity securities		209,685	557,416
Debentures to Stifel Financial Capital Trusts		$ 52,525	$ 72,371

[1] Collateral received includes securities received by our company from the counterparty. These securities are not included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless there is an event of default. The fair value of securities pledged as collateral was $248.5 million and $160.3 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

[2] Held-to-maturity securities are carried in the consolidated statements of financial condition at amortized cost, and the changes in the value of these securities, other than impairment charges, are not reported on the consolidated financial statements.

[3] Collateral pledged includes the fair value of securities pledged by our company to the counter party. These securities are included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless we default. Collateral pledged by our company to the counter party includes U.S. government agency securities, U.S. government securities, and corporate fixed income securities with market values of $299.3 million and $285.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Financial Instruments Owned And Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased (Components Of Trading Securities Owned And Trading Securities Sold, But Not Yet Purchased) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned, at fair value	$ 925,045	$ 749,443
U S Government Corporations And Agencies Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned, at fair value	89,833	116,949
Corporate Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned, at fair value	299,946	203,910
Corporate Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned, at fair value	32,044	31,642
State and Municipal Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned, at fair value	159,095	112,983
U.S. Government Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned, at fair value	9,951	45,167
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Agency Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned, at fair value	305,774	205,473
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Non-Agency [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned, at fair value	28,402	33,319
Securities Sold, But Not yet Purchased [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned, at fair value	699,032	521,744
Securities Sold, But Not yet Purchased [Member] | U S Government Corporations And Agencies Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading securities owned	20,549
Securities Sold, But Not yet Purchased [Member] | Corporate Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fixed income securities	202,968	255,700
Securities Sold, But Not yet Purchased [Member] | Corporate Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Equity securities	18,395	29,184
Securities Sold, But Not yet Purchased [Member] | State and Municipal Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
State and municipal securities	31
Securities Sold, But Not yet Purchased [Member] | U.S. Government Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading securities owned	362,536	186,030
Securities Sold, But Not yet Purchased [Member] | Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Agency Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading securities owned	94,552	50,830
Securities Sold, But Not yet Purchased [Member] | Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Non-Agency [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading securities owned	1
Securities Owned
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Financial instruments owned, at fair value	925,045	749,443
Securities Owned | U S Government Corporations And Agencies Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading securities owned	89,833	116,949
Securities Owned | Corporate Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Fixed income securities	299,946	203,910
Securities Owned | Corporate Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Equity securities	32,044	31,642
Securities Owned | State and Municipal Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
State and municipal securities	159,095	112,983
Securities Owned | U.S. Government Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading securities owned	9,951	45,167
Securities Owned | Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Agency Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading securities owned	305,774	205,473
Securities Owned | Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Non-Agency [Member]
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Trading securities owned	$ 28,402	$ 33,319

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Financial Instruments Owned And Financial Instruments Sold, But Not Yet Purchased (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Financial instruments pledged as collateral	$ 2,000.0	$ 1,100.0
Financial instruments owned	1,300.0
Securities Owned
Schedule Of Trading Securities And Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Financial instruments pledged as collateral	$ 992.9	$ 508.5

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Available-For-Sale And Held-To-Maturity Securities (Schedule Of Amortized Cost And Fair Values Of The Available For Sale Securities And Held To Maturity Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized cost		$ 3,190,090	$ 1,641,398
Available for sale securities, unrealized gains	[1]	11,634	1,807
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses	[1]	(20,411)	(13,298)
Available-for-sale securities		3,181,313	1,629,907
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized cost	[2]	3,038,405	1,855,399
Held-to-maturity Securities, Gross unrealized gains	[1],[2]	22,595	27,254
Held-to-maturity Securities, Gross unrealized losses	[1],[2]	(20,446)	(7,655)
Held-to-maturity securities, Estimated fair value	[2]	3,040,554	1,874,998
U.S. Government Agency Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized cost		4,213	1,700
Available for sale securities, unrealized gains	[1]	2	1
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses	[1]	(18)	(3)
Available-for-sale securities		4,197	1,698
State And Municipal Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized cost		76,066	75,953
Available for sale securities, unrealized gains	[1]		28
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses	[1]	(3,576)	(1,814)
Available-for-sale securities		72,490	74,167
Corporate Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized cost		830,695	321,017
Available for sale securities, unrealized gains	[1]	1,418	743
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses	[1]	(8,602)	(2,352)
Available-for-sale securities		823,511	319,408
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized cost	[2]	40,078	40,145
Held-to-maturity Securities, Gross unrealized gains	[1],[2]	30
Held-to-maturity Securities, Gross unrealized losses	[1],[2]		(396)
Held-to-maturity securities, Estimated fair value	[2]	40,108	39,749
Asset-Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized cost		1,858,929	922,563
Available for sale securities, unrealized gains	[1]	9,857	774
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses	[1]	(1,068)	(7,424)
Available-for-sale securities		1,867,718	915,913
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized cost	[2]	1,370,300	496,996
Held-to-maturity Securities, Gross unrealized gains	[1],[2]	6,242	2,076
Held-to-maturity Securities, Gross unrealized losses	[1],[2]	(3,396)	(4,139)
Held-to-maturity securities, Estimated fair value	[2]	1,373,146	494,933
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Agency [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized cost		340,738	306,309
Available for sale securities, unrealized gains	[1]	298	125
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses	[1]	(2,304)	(1,541)
Available-for-sale securities		338,732	304,893
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized cost	[2]	1,567,758	1,257,808
Held-to-maturity Securities, Gross unrealized gains	[1],[2]	14,537	23,346
Held-to-maturity Securities, Gross unrealized losses	[1],[2]	(17,037)	(3,105)
Held-to-maturity securities, Estimated fair value	[2]	1,565,258	1,278,049
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Commercial [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized cost		77,417	11,177
Available for sale securities, unrealized gains	[1]	59	134
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses	[1]	(4,703)	(1)
Available-for-sale securities		72,773	11,310
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized cost	[2]	59,581	59,521
Held-to-maturity Securities, Gross unrealized gains	[1],[2]	1,786	1,832
Held-to-maturity securities, Estimated fair value	[2]	61,367	61,353
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Non-Agency [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized cost		2,032	2,679
Available for sale securities, unrealized gains	[1]		2
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses	[1]	(140)	(163)
Available-for-sale securities		1,892	2,518
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized cost	[2]	688	929
Held-to-maturity Securities, Gross unrealized losses	[1],[2]	(13)	(15)
Held-to-maturity securities, Estimated fair value	[2]	$ 675	$ 914

[1] Unrealized gains/(losses) related to available-for-sale securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

[2] Held-to-maturity securities are carried in the consolidated statements of financial condition at amortized cost, and the changes in the value of these securities, other than impairment charges, are not reported on the consolidated financial statements.

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Available-For-Sale And Held-To-Maturity Securities (Narrative) (Details)		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) security	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities		$ 0	$ 641,600,000	$ 300,300,000
Net realized gains resulting from sale of available-for-sale securities			3,200,000	3,700,000
Unrealized gains (losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income	[1],[2]	5,803,000	1,389,000	$ 1,838,000
Financial instruments pledged as collateral		2,000,000,000	1,100,000,000
Trading securities pledged		$ 1,700,000,000	1,100,000,000
Number of available for sale securities whose amortized costs exceeded their fair values | security		146
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Losses		$ 20,411,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Losses		4,772,000
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value		$ 1,282,277,000
Percentage of available-for-sale portfolio		40.30%
Held-to-maturity, Securities in Unrealized Loss Positions, Qualitative Disclosure, Number of Positions | security		57
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss		$ 20,446,000
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss		2,895,000
Credit-related OTTI		0	0
Gross unrealized losses related to investment portfolio	[3]	20,411,000	$ 13,298,000
OTTI on all other securities		0
Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Securities [Member]
Other Than Temporary Impairment Credit Losses Recognized In Earnings [Line Items]
Gross unrealized losses related to investment portfolio		$ 40,900,000

[1] Net of taxes of $0.3 million, $0.7 million, and $2.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively.

[2] There were no reclassifications to earnings of realized gains for the year ended December 31, 2016. Amounts are net of reclassifications to earnings of realized gains of $2.1 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

[3] Unrealized gains/(losses) related to available-for-sale securities are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

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Available-For-Sale And Held-To-Maturity Securities (Schedule Of Amortized Cost And Fair Values Of Debt Securities By Contractual Maturity) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Debt Securities At Amortized Cost And Fair Value Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, Amortized Cost		$ 3,190,090
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, within one year, Fair Value	[1]	23,961
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, fair value	[1]	895,833
Availably-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Fair Value	[1]	1,583,240
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, Fair Value	[1]	3,181,313
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, Amortized Cost		312,069
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Amortized Cost		2,626,677
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized cost	[2]	3,038,405	$ 1,855,399
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, Fair Value	[2]	3,040,554	$ 1,874,998
Excluding Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Securities At Amortized Cost And Fair Value Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, within one year, Amortized Cost		23,947
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after one year through three years, Amortized Cost		271,872
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after three year through five years, Amortized Cost		409,576
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, Amortized Cost		840,487
Availably-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Amortized Cost		1,224,021
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, within one year, Fair Value		23,952
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after one year through three years, Fair Value		272,292
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after three year through five years, Fair Value		405,986
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, fair value		840,590
Availably-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Fair Value		1,225,096
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after one year through three years, Amortized Cost		40,078
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, Amortized Cost		141,576
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Amortized Cost		1,228,724
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after one year through three years, Fair Value		40,108
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, Fair Value		141,973
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Fair Value		1,231,173
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Securities At Amortized Cost And Fair Value Basis [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, within one year, Amortized Cost		9
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, Amortized Cost		58,967
Availably-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Amortized Cost		361,211
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, within one year, Fair Value		9
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, fair value		55,245
Availably-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Fair Value		358,143
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after three year through five years, Amortized Cost		59,581
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, Amortized Cost		170,493
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Amortized Cost		1,397,953
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after three year through five years, Fair Value		61,367
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, Fair Value		169,498
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Fair Value		$ 1,396,435

[1] Due to the immaterial amount of income recognized on tax-exempt securities, yields were not calculated on a tax-equivalent basis.

[2] Held-to-maturity securities are carried in the consolidated statements of financial condition at amortized cost, and the changes in the value of these securities, other than impairment charges, are not reported on the consolidated financial statements.

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Available-For-Sale And Held-To-Maturity Securities (Contractual Maturities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, within one year, Fair Value	[1]	$ 23,961
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after one year through five, Fair Value	[1]	678,279
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, fair value	[1]	895,833
Availably-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Fair Value	[1]	1,583,240
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, Fair Value	[1]	3,181,313
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after one year through five, Amortized Cost		99,659
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after five year through ten, Amortized Cost		312,069
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Amortized Cost		2,626,677
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized cost	[2]	3,038,405	$ 1,855,399
U.S. Government Agency Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, within one year, Fair Value	[1]	1,351
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after one year through five, Fair Value	[1]	2,846
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, Fair Value	[1]	4,197
State And Municipal Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, within one year, Fair Value	[1]	301
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after one year through five, Fair Value	[1]	375
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, fair value	[1]	16,821
Availably-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Fair Value	[1]	54,993
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, Fair Value	[1]	72,490
Corporate Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, within one year, Fair Value	[1]	22,301
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after one year through five, Fair Value	[1]	675,058
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, fair value	[1]	126,152
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, Fair Value	[1]	823,511
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after one year through five, Amortized Cost		40,078
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized cost	[2]	40,078	40,145
Asset-Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, fair value	[1]	697,616
Availably-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Fair Value	[1]	1,170,102
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, Fair Value	[1]	1,867,718
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after five year through ten, Amortized Cost		141,576
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Amortized Cost		1,228,724
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized cost	[2]	1,370,300	496,996
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, within one year, Fair Value		9
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, fair value		55,245
Availably-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Fair Value		358,143
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after five year through ten, Amortized Cost		170,493
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Amortized Cost		1,397,953
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Agency [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, fair value	[1]	480
Availably-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Fair Value	[1]	338,252
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, Fair Value	[1]	338,732
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after five year through ten, Amortized Cost		170,493
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Amortized Cost		1,397,265
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized cost	[2]	1,567,758	1,257,808
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Commercial [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after five through ten years, fair value	[1]	54,764
Availably-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Fair Value	[1]	18,009
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, Fair Value	[1]	72,773
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after one year through five, Amortized Cost		59,581
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized cost	[2]	59,581	59,521
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Non-Agency [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, within one year, Fair Value	[1]	8
Availably-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Fair Value	[1]	1,884
Available-for-sale Securities, debt maturities, Fair Value	[1]	1,892
Held-to-maturity Securities, debt maturities, after ten years, Amortized Cost		688
Held-to-maturity Securities, Amortized cost	[2]	$ 688	$ 929

[1] Due to the immaterial amount of income recognized on tax-exempt securities, yields were not calculated on a tax-equivalent basis.

[2] Held-to-maturity securities are carried in the consolidated statements of financial condition at amortized cost, and the changes in the value of these securities, other than impairment charges, are not reported on the consolidated financial statements.

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Available-For-Sale And Held-To-Maturity Securities (Schedule Of Gross Unrealized Losses And The Estimated Fair Value By Length Of Time In A Loss Position) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	$ (15,639)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	1,034,832
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	(4,772)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	247,445
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Total	(20,411)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	1,282,277
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	(17,551)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	1,189,914
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	(2,895)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	54,259
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss, Total	(20,446)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	1,244,173
U.S. Government Agency Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(18)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	3,497
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Total	(18)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	3,497
State And Municipal Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(372)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	12,297
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	(3,204)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	60,192
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Total	(3,576)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	72,489
Corporate Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(8,602)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	566,692
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Total	(8,602)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	566,692
Asset-Backed Securities [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(1,068)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	261,341
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Total	(1,068)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	261,341
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	(534)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	294,656
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	(2,862)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	52,169
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss, Total	(3,396)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	346,825
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Agency [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(876)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	120,004
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	(1,428)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	185,415
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Total	(2,304)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	305,419
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Aggregate Loss	(17,017)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value	895,258
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	(20)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	1,415
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss, Total	(17,037)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	896,673
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Commercial [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Less than 12 months	(4,703)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated fair value, Less than 12 months	71,001
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Total	(4,703)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	71,001
Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Non-Agency [Member]
Schedule Of Available For Sale And Held To Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more	(140)
Available-for-sale Securities, Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	1,838
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross unrealized losses, Total	(140)
Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	1,838
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss	(13)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value	675
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Aggregate Loss, Total	(13)
Held-to-maturity Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Total	$ 675

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Bank Loans (Schedule Of Balance And Associated Percentage Of Each Major Loan Category In Bank Loan Portfolio) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross bank loans	$ 5,637,565	$ 3,180,584
Unamortized loan premium/(discount), net	858	(5,296)
Loans in process	(49)	(419)
Unamortized loan fees, net	(2,021)	(1,567)
Allowance for loan losses	(45,163)	(29,787)	$ (20,731)
Bank loans, net	$ 5,591,190	$ 3,143,515
Gross bank loans, Percent	100.00%	100.00%
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross bank loans	$ 2,161,400	$ 429,132
Allowance for loan losses	$ (2,660)	$ (1,241)	(787)
Gross bank loans, Percent	38.40%	13.50%
Commercial And Industrial [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross bank loans	$ 1,710,399	$ 1,216,656
Allowance for loan losses	$ (35,127)	$ (24,748)	(16,609)
Gross bank loans, Percent	30.30%	38.20%
Securities-Based Loans [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross bank loans	$ 1,614,033	$ 1,388,953
Allowance for loan losses	$ (3,094)	$ (1,607)	(1,099)
Gross bank loans, Percent	28.60%	43.70%
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross bank loans	$ 78,711	$ 92,623
Allowance for loan losses	$ (1,363)	$ (264)	(232)
Gross bank loans, Percent	1.40%	2.90%
Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross bank loans	$ 45,391	$ 36,846
Allowance for loan losses	$ (129)	$ (105)	(156)
Gross bank loans, Percent	0.80%	1.20%
Home Equity Lines Of Credit [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross bank loans	$ 15,008	$ 12,475
Allowance for loan losses	$ (371)	$ (290)	$ (267)
Gross bank loans, Percent	0.30%	0.40%
Construction And Land [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gross bank loans	$ 12,623	$ 3,899
Allowance for loan losses	$ (232)	$ (78)
Gross bank loans, Percent	0.20%	0.10%

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Bank Loans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or market	$ 228,588	$ 189,921
Gains (losses) recognized from sale of loans	16,000	12,700	$ 8,100
Nonaccrual loans more than 90 days past due	26,900	900
Troubled debt restructurings	9,700	200
Specific allowance	$ 3,375	$ 188
Collateralized loan portfolio	97.90%	97.20%
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans pledged as collateral	$ 2,300,000
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans pledged as collateral	207,500
Specific allowance	722
Residential Mortgages [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gains (losses) recognized from sale of loans		$ 14,700
Reclassification of loans held for sale		227,600
Principal balance of loans sold		184,400
Specific allowance	24	24
Stifel Bank [Member] | Executive Officers Directors and Their Affiliates [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans outstanding amount	3,700	2,000
Stifel Financial Corp. [Member] | Executive Officers Directors and Their Affiliates [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Loans outstanding amount	$ 5,600	$ 7,200

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Bank Loans (Activity In The Allowance For Loan Losses By Portfolio Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 29,787	$ 20,731
Provision	15,659	9,069
Charge-offs	(296)	(144)
Recoveries	13	131
Ending Balance	45,163	29,787
Commercial And Industrial [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	24,748	16,609
Provision	10,646	8,139
Charge-offs	(267)
Ending Balance	35,127	24,748
Securities-Based Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	1,607	1,099
Provision	1,487	508
Ending Balance	3,094	1,607
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	1,241	787
Provision	1,430	544
Charge-offs	(13)	(144)
Recoveries	2	54
Ending Balance	2,660	1,241
Qualitative [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	1,454	1,581
Provision	733	(127)
Ending Balance	2,187	1,454
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	105	156
Provision	38	(58)
Charge-offs	(16)
Recoveries	2	7
Ending Balance	129	105
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	264	232
Provision	1,090	(30)
Recoveries	9	62
Ending Balance	1,363	264
Construction And Land [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	78
Provision	154	78
Ending Balance	232	78
Home Equity Lines Of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	290	267
Provision	81	15
Recoveries		8
Ending Balance	$ 371	$ 290

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Bank Loans (Recorded Balances Of Loans and Amount Of Allowance Allocated Based Upon Impairment Method by Portfolio Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	$ 3,375	$ 187
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	41,788	29,600
Allowance for Loan Losses, Total	45,163	29,787	$ 20,731
Recorded Investment in Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	26,934	519
Recorded Investment in Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	5,610,631	3,180,065
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total	5,637,565	3,180,584
Commercial And Industrial [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	2,392
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	32,735	24,748
Allowance for Loan Losses, Total	35,127	24,748	16,609
Recorded Investment in Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	16,815
Recorded Investment in Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	1,693,584	1,216,656
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total	1,710,399	1,216,656
Securities-Based Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	3,094	1,607
Allowance for Loan Losses, Total	3,094	1,607	1,099
Recorded Investment in Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	1,614,033	1,388,953
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total	1,614,033	1,388,953
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	6	14
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	123	91
Allowance for Loan Losses, Total	129	105	156
Recorded Investment in Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	6	14
Recorded Investment in Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	45,385	36,832
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total	45,391	36,846
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	24	24
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	2,636	1,217
Allowance for Loan Losses, Total	2,660	1,241	787
Recorded Investment in Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	178	182
Recorded Investment in Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	2,161,222	428,950
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total	2,161,400	429,132
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	722
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	641	264
Allowance for Loan Losses, Total	1,363	264	232
Recorded Investment in Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	9,522
Recorded Investment in Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	69,189	92,623
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total	78,711	92,623
Home Equity Lines Of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	231	149
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	140	141
Allowance for Loan Losses, Total	371	290	267
Recorded Investment in Loans, Individually Evaluated for Impairment	413	323
Recorded Investment in Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	14,595	12,152
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total	15,008	12,475
Construction And Land [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	232	78
Allowance for Loan Losses, Total	232	78
Recorded Investment in Loans, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	12,623	3,899
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total	12,623	3,899
Qualitative [Member]
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses [Line Items]
Allowance for Loan Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment	2,187	1,454
Allowance for Loan Losses, Total	$ 2,187	$ 1,454	$ 1,581

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Bank Loans (Loans That Were Individually Evaluated For Impairment By Portfolio Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	$ 28,742	$ 2,062
Recorded Investment with No Allowance		543
Recorded Investment with Allowance	26,934	520
Total Recorded Investment	26,934	1,063
Related Allowance	3,375	188
Average Recorded Investment	32,242	1,117
Commercial And Industrial [Member]
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	16,815
Recorded Investment with Allowance	16,815
Total Recorded Investment	16,815
Related Allowance	2,392
Average Recorded Investment	22,559
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	833	944
Recorded Investment with Allowance	6	15
Total Recorded Investment	6	15
Related Allowance	6	15
Average Recorded Investment	9	23
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	178	776
Recorded Investment with No Allowance		524
Recorded Investment with Allowance	178	182
Total Recorded Investment	178	706
Related Allowance	24	24
Average Recorded Investment	181	752
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	10,503
Recorded Investment with Allowance	9,522
Total Recorded Investment	9,522
Related Allowance	722
Average Recorded Investment	9,080
Home Equity Lines Of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable Impaired [Line Items]
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	413	342
Recorded Investment with No Allowance		19
Recorded Investment with Allowance	413	323
Total Recorded Investment	413	342
Related Allowance	231	149
Average Recorded Investment	$ 413	$ 342

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Bank Loans (Aging Of The Recorded Investment In Past Due Loans) (Details) - USD ($)		Dec. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		$ 11,721,000		$ 4,116,000
Current Balance		5,625,844,000		3,176,468,000
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total		5,637,565,000		3,180,584,000
Non-accrual		17,234,000	[1]	737,000	[2]
Restructured		9,700,000	[1],[3]	326,000	[2]
Total		26,934,000	[1]	1,063,000	[2]
Loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest		0		0
30 - 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		11,523,000		3,640,000
90 or More Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		198,000		476,000
Commercial And Industrial [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Current Balance		1,710,399,000		1,216,656,000
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total		1,710,399,000		1,216,656,000
Non-accrual	[1]	16,815,000
Total	[1]	16,815,000
Securities-Based Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Current Balance		1,614,033,000		1,388,953,000
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total		1,614,033,000		1,388,953,000
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		2,000		14,000
Current Balance		45,389,000		36,832,000
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total		45,391,000		36,846,000
Non-accrual		6,000	[1]	15,000	[2]
Total		6,000	[1]	15,000	[2]
Consumer [Member] | 30 - 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due				7,000
Consumer [Member] | 90 or More Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		2,000		7,000
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		1,923,000		3,760,000
Current Balance		2,159,477,000		425,372,000
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total		2,161,400,000		429,132,000
Non-accrual	[2]			380,000
Restructured		178,000	[1],[3]	326,000	[2]
Total		178,000	[1]	706,000	[2]
Residential Real Estate [Member] | 30 - 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		1,923,000		3,310,000
Residential Real Estate [Member] | 90 or More Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due				450,000
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		9,522,000
Current Balance		69,189,000		92,623,000
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total		78,711,000		92,623,000
Restructured	[1],[3]	9,522,000
Total	[1]	9,522,000
Commercial Real Estate [Member] | 30 - 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		9,522,000
Home Equity Lines Of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		274,000		342,000
Current Balance		14,734,000		12,133,000
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total		15,008,000		12,475,000
Non-accrual		413,000	[1]	342,000	[2]
Total		413,000	[1]	342,000	[2]
Home Equity Lines Of Credit [Member] | 30 - 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		78,000		323,000
Home Equity Lines Of Credit [Member] | 90 or More Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Total Past Due		196,000		19,000
Construction And Land [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment Past Due [Line Items]
Current Balance		12,623,000		3,899,000
Recorded Investment in Loans, Total		$ 12,623,000		$ 3,899,000

[1] There were no loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest at December 31, 2016.

[2] There were no loans past due 90 days and still accruing interest at December 31, 2015.

[3] On non-accrual status.

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Bank Loans (Risk Category Of Loan Portfolio) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	$ 5,637,565	$ 3,180,584
Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	5,569,259	3,153,743
Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	27,905	12,502
Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	40,401	14,339
Commercial And Industrial [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	1,710,399	1,216,656
Commercial And Industrial [Member] | Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	1,652,211	1,191,030
Commercial And Industrial [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	27,905	11,320
Commercial And Industrial [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	30,283	14,306
Securities-Based Loans [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	1,614,033	1,388,953
Securities-Based Loans [Member] | Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	1,614,033	1,388,939
Securities-Based Loans [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio		14
Consumer [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	45,391	36,846
Consumer [Member] | Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	45,385	36,846
Consumer [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	6
Residential Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	2,161,400	429,132
Residential Real Estate [Member] | Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	2,161,223	427,950
Residential Real Estate [Member] | Special Mention [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio		1,182
Residential Real Estate [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	177
Commercial Real Estate [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	78,711	92,623
Commercial Real Estate [Member] | Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	69,189	92,623
Commercial Real Estate [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	9,522
Home Equity Lines Of Credit [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	15,008	12,475
Home Equity Lines Of Credit [Member] | Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	14,595	12,456
Home Equity Lines Of Credit [Member] | Substandard [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	413	19
Construction And Land [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	12,623	3,899
Construction And Land [Member] | Pass [Member]
Financing Receivable Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Total risk category of loan portfolio	$ 12,623	$ 3,899

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Fixed Assets (Summary Of Fixed Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Furniture and equipment	$ 254,705	$ 238,075
Building and leasehold improvements	160,369	146,954
Property on operating leases	21,064	21,064
Fixed assets, gross	436,138	406,093
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(263,310)	(224,127)
Fixed assets, net	$ 172,828	$ 181,966

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Fixed Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 43,147	$ 36,715	$ 29,280

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indicators of impairment	$ 0
Amortization of intangible assets		$ 14,427,000	$ 10,423,000	$ 12,366,000
Customer Relationships [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining lives of intangible assets		9 years 4 months 24 days
Trade Name [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining lives of intangible assets		9 years 10 months 24 days
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining lives of intangible assets		3 years 8 months 12 days

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Carrying Amount Of Goodwill And Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning balance	$ 915,602
Goodwill, Net Additions	49,280
Goodwill, Write-off	(2,600)
Goodwill, Ending balance	962,282	$ 915,602
Intangible assets, Beginning balance	63,177
Intangible assets, Net Additions	67,554
Intangible assets, Amortization	(14,427)	(10,423)	$ (12,366)
Intangible assets, Ending balance	116,304	63,177
Global Wealth Management [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning balance	295,384
Goodwill, Net Additions	(24,605)
Goodwill, Ending balance	270,779	295,384
Intangible assets, Beginning balance	30,027
Intangible assets, Net Additions	21,230
Intangible assets, Amortization	(6,026)
Intangible assets, Ending balance	45,231	30,027
Institutional Group [Member]
Schedule of Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning balance	620,218
Goodwill, Net Additions	73,885
Goodwill, Write-off	(2,600)
Goodwill, Ending balance	691,503	620,218
Intangible assets, Beginning balance	33,150
Intangible assets, Net Additions	46,324
Intangible assets, Amortization	(8,401)
Intangible assets, Ending balance	$ 71,073	$ 33,150

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets Subject To Amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	$ 170,257	$ 112,993
Accumulated Amortization	56,071	51,934
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	141,621	78,580
Accumulated Amortization	46,209	37,322
Trade Name [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	24,713	24,456
Accumulated Amortization	8,670	6,969
Investment Banking Backlog [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	1,345	7,440
Accumulated Amortization	379	7,388
Non-Compete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	2,578	2,517
Accumulated Amortization	$ 813	$ 255

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Amortization Expense In Future Periods) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2017	$ 11,506
2018	10,873
2019	10,285
2020	10,068
2021	9,506
Thereafter	61,948
Future amortization expense total	$ 114,186

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Borrowings - Components of Borrowings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Borrowings	$ 377,000	$ 89,084
Borrowings on secured lines of credit [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Borrowings	$ 377,000	30,000
Term Loans [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Borrowings		$ 59,084

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Borrowings (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) item	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Uncommitted secured lines of credit	$ 1,000,000,000
Number of banks | item	6
Daily borrowings under our uncommitted secured lines	$ 525,700,000
Compensating balances	0
Trading securities pledged	1,700,000,000	$ 1,100,000,000
Federal home loan advances, floating-rate	500,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Committed revolving credit facility	$ 100,000,000
Revolving credit facility expiration date	2017-12
LIBOR rate	2.00%
Outstanding on our revolving credit facility	$ 0
Company Owned Securities [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Trading securities pledged	$ 511,100,000
Federal Home Loan Bank advances [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate on borrowings	1.15%
Term Loans [Member]
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Term loans paid-off date	2016-07

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Senior Notes (Schedule Of Corporate Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Jul. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, gross			$ 800,000	$ 750,000
Debt issuance costs, net			(4,109)	(9,864)
Long-term Debt			$ 795,891	740,136
Stated interest rate			4.25%
Debt instrument, maturity date			Dec. 31, 2024
Senior notes 4.250% due 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, gross	[1]		$ 500,000	300,000
Long-term Debt					$ 300,000
Stated interest rate			4.25%		4.25%
Due date			2024
Debt instrument, maturity date			Jul. 31, 2014
Redemption price, percentage of principal amount			100.00%
Additional issuance of long-term debt		$ 200,000
Senior notes 3.50% due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, gross	[2]		$ 300,000	300,000
Long-term Debt				$ 300,000
Stated interest rate			3.50%	3.50%
Due date			2020
Debt instrument, maturity date			Dec. 31, 2015
Redemption price, percentage of principal amount			100.00%
Senior notes 5.375%, due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, gross	[3]			$ 150,000
Long-term Debt						$ 150,000
Stated interest rate			5.375%			5.375%
Due date			2022
Debt instrument, maturity date			Dec. 31, 2012

[1] In July 2014, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.250% senior notes due July 2024. Interest on these senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. We may redeem the notes in whole or in part, at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. In July 2016, we issued an additional $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.25% senior notes due 2024.

[2] In December 2015, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.50% senior notes due December 2020. Interest on these senior notes is payable semi-annually in arrears. We may redeem the notes in whole or in part, at our option, at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal amount, plus a “make-whole” premium and accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.

[3] In December 2012, we sold in a registered underwritten public offering, $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due December 2022. Interest on these senior notes was payable quarterly in arrears. The notes were redeemed in August 2016.

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Senior Notes (Schedule Of Corporate Debt Principal Maturities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt	$ 795,891	$ 740,136
Non Recourse Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2020		300,000
Thereafter		500,000
Long-term Debt		$ 800,000

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Bank Deposits (Schedule Of Deposits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deposits Liabilities Balance Sheet Reported Amounts [Abstract]
Money market and savings accounts	$ 11,264,285	$ 6,429,780
Demand deposits (interest-bearing)	253,545	185,275
Certificates of deposit	3,901	15,087
Demand deposits (non-interest-bearing)	5,752	8,214
Bank deposits	$ 11,527,483	$ 6,638,356

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Bank Deposits (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Weighted average interest rate on deposits	0.09%	0.17%
Brokerage Customers Deposits [Member]
Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Deposits of related parties	$ 11,500.0	$ 6,600.0
Stifel Nicolaus [Member]
Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Interest bearing and time deposits of executive officers, directors, and affiliates	$ 0.5	$ 0.3

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Bank Deposits (Scheduled Maturities Of Certificates Of Deposit) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Deposits Liabilities Balance Sheet Reported Amounts [Abstract]
Within one year	$ 1,213	$ 4,863
One to three years	855	2,356
Three to five years		145
Certificates of deposit, less than $100	2,068	7,364
Within one year	877	5,464
One to three years	956	1,975
Three to five years		284
Certificates of deposit, $100 and greater	1,833	7,723
Total certificates of deposit	$ 3,901	$ 15,087

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Schedule Of Notional Values And Fair Values Of Derivative Instruments) (Details) - Cash Flow Interest Rate Contracts [Member] - Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional Value	$ 790,000,000
Liability Derivatives, Notional Value	121,442,000	$ 179,110,000
Other Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives, Fair Value	10,390,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Liability Derivatives, Fair Value	$ 1,823,000	$ 3,591,000

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
General Discussion Of Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Average remaining life of interest rate swap agreements	3 years 4 months 24 days
Estimated derivatives to be reclassified as increase to interest expense	$ 2.1
Fair value of derivative net liability position	1.8
Derivative counterparty posted collateral against obligation	$ 12.0

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Schedule Of Derivative Instruments In Consolidated Statements Of Operations) (Details) - Cash Flow Interest Rate Contracts [Member] - Interest Expense [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effectiveness)	$ 6,383	$ (2,137)	$ (2,576)
Loss Reclassified From OCI Into Income	5,444	$ 3,824	$ 6,068
Loss Recognized Due to Ineffectiveness	$ 30

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Debentures To Stifel Financial Capital Trusts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Jun. 28, 2008	Mar. 30, 2007	Aug. 12, 2005
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trust	$ 67,500		$ 82,500
Stated interest rate	4.25%
Maturity date	Dec. 31, 2024
Stifel Financial Capital Trust II [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trust	$ 20,000	[1]	35,000	[1]			$ 35,000
Stated interest rate	6.38%
Maturity date	Sep. 30, 2035
Earliest call date	Sep. 30, 2010
Interest rate terms, spread over reference rate	1.70%
Reference rate	Three-month LIBOR plus 1.70% per annum
Extinguishment of debentures	$ 15,000
Stifel Financial Capital Trust III [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trust	$ 35,000	[2]	35,000	[2]		$ 35,000
Stated interest rate	6.79%
Maturity date	Jun. 06, 2037
Earliest call date	Jun. 06, 2012
Interest rate terms, spread over reference rate	1.85%
Reference rate	Three-month LIBOR plus 1.85% per annum
Stifel Financial Capital Trust IV [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debenture to Stifel Financial Capital Trust	$ 12,500	[3]	$ 12,500	[3]	$ 35,000
Stated interest rate	6.78%
Maturity date	Sep. 06, 2037
Earliest call date	Sep. 06, 2012
Interest rate terms, spread over reference rate	1.85%
Reference rate	Three-month LIBOR plus 1.85% per annum

[1] On August 12, 2005, we completed a private placement of $35.0 million of 6.38% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities. The trust preferred securities were offered by Stifel Financial Capital Trust II (the “Trust II”), a non-consolidated wholly owned subsidiary of our company. The trust preferred securities mature on September 30, 2035, but may be redeemed by our company, and in turn, the Trust II would call the debenture beginning September 30, 2010. The Trust II requires quarterly distributions of interest to the holders of the trust preferred securities. Distributions are payable at a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.70% per annum. During 2016, we extinguished $15.0 million of the Trust II debentures.

[2] On March 30, 2007, we completed a private placement of $35.0 million of 6.79% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities. The trust preferred securities were offered by Stifel Financial Capital Trust III (the “Trust III”), a non-consolidated wholly owned subsidiary of our company. The trust preferred securities mature on June 6, 2037, but may be redeemed by our company, and in turn, Trust III would call the debenture beginning June 6, 2012. Trust III requires quarterly distributions of interest to the holders of the trust preferred securities. Distributions are payable at a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.85% per annum.

[3] On June 28, 2007, we completed a private placement of $35.0 million of 6.78% Cumulative Trust Preferred Securities. The trust preferred securities were offered by Stifel Financial Capital Trust IV (the “Trust IV”), a non-consolidated wholly owned subsidiary of our company. The trust preferred securities mature on September 6, 2037, but may be redeemed by our company, and in turn, Trust IV would call the debenture beginning September 6, 2012. Trust IV requires quarterly distributions of interest to the holders of the trust preferred securities. Distributions are payable at a floating interest rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.85% per annum.

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Disclosures About Offsetting Assets And Liabilities (Financial Assets And Derivative Assets That Are Subject To Offset) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Offsetting [Abstract]
Gross amounts of recognized assets, Securities borrowing	[1]	$ 382,691	$ 318,105
Net amounts presented in the Statement of Financial Condition, Securities borrowing	[1]	382,691	318,105
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial instruments, Securities borrowing	[1]	(291,793)	(182,399)
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Collateral received, Securities borrowing	[1]	(68,776)	(123,309)
Securities borrowed, Net amount	[1]	22,122	12,397
Gross amounts of recognized assets, Reverse repurchase agreements	[2]	248,588	160,423
Net amounts presented in the Statement of Financial Condition, Securities purchased under agreements to resell	[2]	248,588	160,423
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial instruments, Securities purchased under agreements to resell	[2]	(216,542)	(160,423)
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Collateral received, Securities purchased under agreements to resell	[2]	(32,046)
Gross amounts of recognized assets, Cash flow interest rate contracts		10,390
Net amounts presented in the Statement of Financial Condition, Cash flow interest rate contracts		10,390
Cash flow interest rate contracts, Net amount		10,390
Gross amounts of recognized assets		641,669	478,528
Net amounts presented in the Statements of Financial Condition		641,669	478,528
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position		(508,335)	(342,822)
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Collateral received		(100,822)	(123,309)
Net amount		$ 32,512	$ 12,397

[1] Securities borrowing transactions are included in receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations on the consolidated statements of financial condition. See Note 5 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information on receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations.

[2] Collateral received includes securities received by our company from the counterparty. These securities are not included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless there is an event of default. The fair value of securities pledged as collateral was $248.5 million and $160.3 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Disclosures About Offsetting Assets And Liabilities (Financial Assets And Derivative Assets That Are Subject To Offset) (Details) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Fair value of securities pledged as collateral	[1]	$ 32,046
Securities Pledged As Collateral [Member]
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]
Fair value of securities pledged as collateral		$ 248,500	$ 160,300

[1] Collateral received includes securities received by our company from the counterparty. These securities are not included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless there is an event of default. The fair value of securities pledged as collateral was $248.5 million and $160.3 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Disclosures About Offsetting Assets And Liabilities (Financial Liabilities And Derivative Liabilities That Are Subject To Offset) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Offsetting [Abstract]
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities, Securities lending	[1]	$ (478,814)	$ (329,670)
Net amounts presented in the Statement of Financial Condition, Securities lending	[1]	(478,814)	(329,670)
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial instruments, Securities lending	[1]	291,793	182,399
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Collateral pledged, Securities lending	[1]	175,849	132,784
Securities lending, Net amount	[1]	(11,172)	(14,487)
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities, Securities purchased under agreements to resell	[2]	(268,546)	(278,674)
Net amounts presented in the Statement of Financial Condition, Securities purchased under agreements to resell	[2]	(268,546)	(278,674)
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial instruments, Securities purchased under agreements to resell	[2]	216,542	160,423
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Collateral pledged, Securities purchased under agreements to resell	[2]	52,004	118,251
Gross amount of recognized liabilities, Cash flow interest rate contracts		(1,823)	(3,591)
Net amounts presented in the Statement of Financial Condition, Cash flow interest rate contracts		(1,823)	(3,591)
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial instruments, Cash flow interest rate contracts		1,800
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Collateral pledged, Cash flow interest rate contracts		1,823	3,591
Gross amounts of recognized liabilities		(749,183)	(611,935)
Net amounts presented in the Statement of Financial Condition		(749,183)	(611,935)
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position, Financial instruments		508,335	342,822
Gross amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Condition, Collateral pledged		229,676	254,626
Net amount		$ (11,172)	$ (14,487)

[1] Securities lending transactions are included in payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations on the consolidated statements of financial condition. See Note 5 in the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information on payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations.

[2] Collateral pledged includes the fair value of securities pledged by our company to the counter party. These securities are included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless we default. Collateral pledged by our company to the counter party includes U.S. government agency securities, U.S. government securities, and corporate fixed income securities with market values of $299.3 million and $285.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Disclosures About Offsetting Assets And Liabilities (Financial Liabilities And Derivative Liabilities That Are Subject To Offset) (Details) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Fair value of securities pledged as collateral to counter party	[1]	$ 52,004	$ 118,251
U.S. Government Agency Securities And U.S. Government Securities And Corporate Fixed Income Securities [Member] | Securities Pledged As Collateral [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Fair value of securities pledged as collateral to counter party		$ 299,300	$ 285,700

[1] Collateral pledged includes the fair value of securities pledged by our company to the counter party. These securities are included on the consolidated statements of financial condition unless we default. Collateral pledged by our company to the counter party includes U.S. government agency securities, U.S. government securities, and corporate fixed income securities with market values of $299.3 million and $285.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Commitments, Guarantees, And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding committed capital to certain entities	$ 12.4
Rent expense	108.7	$ 93.6	$ 78.6
Business Development Corporations [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding committed capital to certain entities	$ 8.5

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Commitments, Guarantees, And Contingencies (Future Minimum Commitments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
2017	$ 91,214
2018	83,599
2019	78,407
2020	64,331
2021	47,411
Thereafter	153,446
Future minimum commitments under non-cancelable operating leases	$ 518,408

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Legal Proceedings (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Provision for income taxes	$ 28,014	$ 10,168	$ 6,022	$ 16,858	$ (90)	$ 5,169	$ 17,183	$ 26,969	$ 61,062	$ 49,231	$ 111,664
Bond [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, damages sought, value									50,000
Stifel Nicolaus [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Provision for income taxes									8,900
Increase in legal reserves									31,800
SEC/Wisconsin Lawsuit [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement amount	$ 24,500
Stone & Youngberg [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency, damages sought, value									$ 200,000

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Regulatory Capital Requirements (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Stifel Financial Corp. [Member]
Compliance With Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Net capital under the alternative method	$ 1.0
Aggregate debit balances	2.00%
Our Other Broker-Dealer Subsidiaries
Compliance With Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Ratio of indebtedness to net capital	15
Stifel Nicolaus [Member]
Compliance With Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Aggregate debit balances	15.30%
Net capital	$ 228.8
Excess of minimum required net capital	$ 198.8

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Regulatory Capital Requirements (Schedule Of Total Risk-Based, Tier 1 Risk-Based, And Tier 1 Leverage Ratios) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Stifel Financial Corp. [Member]
Compliance With Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Common equity tier 1, Actual Amount	$ 1,813,556
Common equity tier 1, Actual Ratio	20.30%
Common equity tier 1, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount	$ 536,859
Common equity tier 1, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio	6.00%
Common equity tier 1, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount	$ 715,812
Common equity tier 1, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio	8.00%
Total capital, Actual Amount	$ 1,858,737
Total capital, Actual Ratio	20.80%
Total capital, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount	$ 715,812
Total capital, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio	8.00%
Total capital, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount	$ 894,765
Total capital, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio	10.00%
Tier 1 leverage, Actual Amount	$ 1,813,556
Tier 1 leverage, Actual Ratio	10.20%
Tier 1 leverage, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount	$ 710,464
Tier 1 leverage, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio	4.00%
Tier 1 leverage, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount	$ 888,080
Tier 1 leverage, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio	5.00%
Stifel Financial Corp. [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Compliance With Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Common equity tier 1, Actual Amount	$ 1,610,744
Common equity tier 1, Actual Ratio	18.00%
Common equity tier 1, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount	$ 402,644
Common equity tier 1, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio	4.50%
Common equity tier 1, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount	$ 581,597
Common equity tier 1, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio	6.50%
Stifel Bank [Member]
Compliance With Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Common equity tier 1, Actual Amount	$ 945,748
Common equity tier 1, Actual Ratio	16.00%
Common equity tier 1, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount	$ 353,742
Common equity tier 1, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio	6.00%
Common equity tier 1, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount	$ 471,656
Common equity tier 1, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio	8.00%
Total capital, Actual Amount	$ 991,668
Total capital, Actual Ratio	16.80%
Total capital, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount	$ 471,656
Total capital, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio	8.00%
Total capital, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount	$ 589,570
Total capital, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio	10.00%
Tier 1 leverage, Actual Amount	$ 945,748
Tier 1 leverage, Actual Ratio	7.10%
Tier 1 leverage, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount	$ 534,215
Tier 1 leverage, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio	4.00%
Tier 1 leverage, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount	$ 667,768
Tier 1 leverage, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio	5.00%
Stifel Bank [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Compliance With Regulatory Capital Requirements Under Banking Regulations [Line Items]
Common equity tier 1, Actual Amount	$ 945,748
Common equity tier 1, Actual Ratio	16.00%
Common equity tier 1, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Amount	$ 265,306
Common equity tier 1, For Capital Adequacy Purposes Ratio	4.50%
Common equity tier 1, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Amount	$ 383,220
Common equity tier 1, To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provisions Ratio	6.50%

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Interest Income And Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Interest Income Expense Net [Abstract]
Bank loans, net of unearned income									$ 131,808	$ 79,816	$ 71,167
Investment securities									108,992	53,787	71,526
Margin balances									32,147	22,421	19,095
Other									21,385	23,077	24,181
Total interest income									294,332	179,101	185,969
Senior notes									36,845	25,695	26,617
Bank deposits									7,331	7,262	7,845
Federal Home Loan Bank advances									6,777	551	81
Other									15,921	11,891	6,718
Total interest expense	$ 16,118	$ 19,383	$ 17,262	$ 14,111	$ 12,485	$ 9,796	$ 10,098	$ 13,019	$ 66,874	$ 45,399	$ 41,261

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Employee Incentive, Deferred Compensation, And Retirement Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 05, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized to grant		6,000,000
Stock-based compensation		$ 186,303	$ 165,641	$ 94,006
Tax benefit (provision) related to stock-based compensation recognized in shareholders' equity		(4,904)	14,741	19,858
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions		$ 12,813	79,747	19,243
Options granted during the period		0
Total intrinsic value of options exercised				1,600
Cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options				300
Tax benefits realized from the exercise of stock options		$ 100	600	500
Investments, at fair value		133,563	181,017
Deferred compensation liability		8,600	12,400
Contributions to the Profit Sharing Plan		$ 6,500	7,700	4,900
Mutual Funds [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of earnings deferred into mutual funds		2.00%
Investments, at fair value		$ 11,300	15,500
Incentive Stock Award Plans [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation		190,100	142,100	111,600
Tax benefit (provision) related to stock-based compensation recognized in shareholders' equity		(4,900)	$ 14,700	$ 19,900
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units, charges at the date of modification		$ 58,600
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions	$ 23,800
Total number of stock units outstanding		21,800,000
Unvested stock units outstanding		16,276,000	12,274,000
Unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested options		$ 379,100
Weighted-average period, compensation cost expected to recognized, in years		3 years 2 months 12 days
Fair value of stock units vested		$ 134,100
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period in years		5 years
Award performance period		4 years
Total number of stock units outstanding		500,000
Unvested stock units outstanding		500,000
SWAP Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Elective deferrals vested percentage		100.00%
Percentage of earnings deferred into company stock units		4.00%
Percentage of earnings deferred into company stock units, Company match		25.00%
Percentage of earnings deferred into company stock units, Additional elective deferral		1.00%
Minimum [Member] | Deferred Compensation Plans [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period in years		1 year
Minimum [Member] | Incentive Stock Award Plans [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period in years		1 year
Minimum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period in years		1 year
Minimum [Member] | Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Potential shares vesting percentage		0.00%
Minimum [Member] | SWAP Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period in years		1 year
Maximum [Member] | Deferred Compensation Plans [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period in years		8 years
Maximum [Member] | Incentive Stock Award Plans [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period in years		8 years
Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period in years		8 years
Maximum [Member] | Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Potential shares vesting percentage		200.00%
Maximum [Member] | SWAP Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards vesting period in years		8 years

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Employee Incentive, Deferred Compensation, And Retirement Plans (Stock Option Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Outstanding Options, Beginning balance | shares	86
Exercised, Options | shares	31
Expired, Options | shares	41
Outstanding Options, Ending balance | shares	14
Outstanding, Weighted-average exercise price, Beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 38.69
Exercised, Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	17.37
Expired, Weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares	54.54
Outstanding, Weighted-average exercise price, Ending balance | $ / shares	$ 39.15
Outstanding, Weighted-average remaining contractual term	1 year 2 months 19 days
Outstanding, Aggregate intrinsic value | $	$ 246

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Employee Incentive, Deferred Compensation, And Retirement Plans (Schedule Of Unvested Restricted Stock Units Roll Forward) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested, Beginning balance | shares	12,274
Granted | shares	7,947
Vested | shares	(3,368)
Cancelled | shares	(577)
Unvested, Ending balance | shares	16,276
Unvested, Weighted-average grant date fair value, Beginning balance | $ / shares	$ 41.78
Granted, Weighted-average grant date fair value | $ / shares	35.97
Vested, Weighted-average grant date fair value | $ / shares	39.83
Cancelled, Weighted-average grant date fair value | $ / shares	38.00
Unvested, Weighted-average grant date fair value, Ending balance | $ / shares	$ 39.40

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Off-Balance Sheet Credit Risk (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Off Balance Sheet Risks Disclosure Information [Line Items]
General settlement period of securities transactions	3 days
Fair value of securities accepted as collateral permitted to sell or repledge	$ 2,500.0	$ 2,400.0
Fair value of collateral securities sold or repledged	268.5	278.7
Outstanding commitments to originate loans	205.8	130.5
Letters of credit outstanding	88.9	38.7
Unused Lines Of Credit [Member]
Fair Value Off Balance Sheet Risks Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Unused lines of credit to commercial and consumer borrowers	$ 492.5	$ 403.2
Standby Letters of Credit [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Fair Value Off Balance Sheet Risks Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Letters of credit, expiration period	1 year

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Income Taxes (Provision For Income Taxes/(Benefit)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current taxes: Federal									$ 7,927	$ 43,962	$ 100,262
Current taxes: State									5,818	9,672	21,835
Current taxes: Foreign									1,255	1,329	(1,831)
Current taxes: Total									15,000	54,963	120,266
Deferred taxes: Federal									39,127	(9,396)	(275)
Deferred taxes: State									6,261	3,056	(8,064)
Deferred taxes: Foreign									674	608	(263)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total									46,062	(5,732)	(8,602)
Provision for income taxes	$ 28,014	$ 10,168	$ 6,022	$ 16,858	$ (90)	$ 5,169	$ 17,183	$ 26,969	$ 61,062	$ 49,231	$ 111,664

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Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of The Statutory Federal Income Tax With The Company's Effective Tax Rate) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Statutory rate									$ 49,904	$ 49,548	$ 101,778
State income taxes, net of federal income tax									7,688	7,908	14,860
Change in valuation allowance									(229)	535	(2,433)
Provision to return									(204)	904	(2,956)
Investment in subsidiary										(4,800)
Change in uncertain tax position									41	(3,903)	276
Non-deductible litigation expense									7,700
Foreign tax rate difference									(1,810)	(106)	90
Other, net									(2,028)	(855)	49
Provision for income taxes	$ 28,014	$ 10,168	$ 6,022	$ 16,858	$ (90)	$ 5,169	$ 17,183	$ 26,969	$ 61,062	$ 49,231	$ 111,664

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Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred compensation	$ 181,575	$ 173,759
Net operating loss carryforwards	40,266	48,831
Accrued expenses	35,443	65,451
Unrealized loss on investments		27,769
Depreciation	12,550	10,055
Receivable reserves	22,870	16,343
Total deferred tax assets	292,704	342,208
Valuation allowance	(8,768)	(12,738)
Deferred tax assets	283,936	329,470
Goodwill and other intangibles	(49,481)	(33,437)
Change in accounting method		(625)
Prepaid expenses	(4,557)	(4,211)
Unrealized gain on investments	(1,459)
Other	(2,986)	(6,070)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(58,483)	(44,343)
Net deferred tax asset	$ 225,453	$ 285,127

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforward	$ 312,200
Valuation allowance decrease	4,000
Deferred tax assets, net	225,453	$ 285,127
Current taxes payable	16,000	16,000
Current taxes receivable	1,000	1,000
Unrecognized tax benefits	1,800	2,717	$ 5,510	$ 5,158
Unrecognized tax benefits, accrued interest and penalties	$ 700	$ 800

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Income Taxes (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Components Of Income Tax Expense Benefit Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 2,717	$ 5,510	$ 5,158
Increase related to prior year tax positions	5	1,206	627
Decrease related to prior year tax positions	(31)	(33)	(443)
Increase related to current year tax positions			294
Decrease related to settlements with taxing authorities	(42)	(4,815)	(126)
Increase/(decrease) related to business acquisitions	(849)	849
Ending balance	$ 1,800	$ 2,717	$ 5,510

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Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Operating Information, Segment) (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) Segment		Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)		Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reporting segments | Segment										3
Net revenues		$ 661,391	$ 641,986	$ 652,145	$ 619,974	$ 581,286	$ 591,575	$ 597,751	$ 560,982	$ 2,575,496	[1]	$ 2,331,594	[1]	$ 2,208,424	[1]
Income/(loss) before income taxes										$ 142,582		$ 141,567		$ 290,794
Net revenues accounted for by individual client, maximum percentage										10.00%		10.00%		10.00%
Global Wealth Management [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | Segment										2
Net revenues	[1]									$ 1,563,410		$ 1,377,313		$ 1,232,651
Income/(loss) before income taxes										430,318		382,126		346,978
Institutional Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	[1]									1,014,164		975,594		997,071
Income/(loss) before income taxes										164,143		141,042		165,546
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	[1]									(2,078)		(21,313)		(21,298)
Income/(loss) before income taxes										$ (451,879)		$ (381,601)		$ (221,730)

[1] No individual client accounted for more than 10 percent of total net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

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Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Information Of Total Assets On Segment Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 19,129,356	$ 13,326,051
Global Wealth Management [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	16,065,503	10,519,575
Institutional Group [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	2,657,183	2,193,781
Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 406,670	$ 612,695

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Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Net Revenues Earned On Major Geographical Areas) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenues	$ 661,391	$ 641,986	$ 652,145	$ 619,974	$ 581,286	$ 591,575	$ 597,751	$ 560,982	$ 2,575,496	[1]	$ 2,331,594	[1]	$ 2,208,424	[1]
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenues									2,433,674		2,195,538		2,082,876
United Kingdom [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenues									132,622		125,552		113,943
Other European [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenues									$ 9,200		$ 10,504		$ 11,605

[1] No individual client accounted for more than 10 percent of total net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

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Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share ) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations									$ 81,520	$ 92,336	$ 179,130
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax											(3,063)
Net income	$ 26,880	$ 17,814	$ 9,771	$ 27,055	$ 11,172	$ 17,179	$ 20,888	$ 43,097	81,520	92,336	176,067
Preferred dividends	2,343	1,563							3,906
Net Income available to common shareholders	$ 24,537	$ 16,251	$ 9,771	$ 27,055					$ 77,614	$ 92,336	$ 176,067
Average shares used in basic computation	66,636	66,482	66,792	67,579	68,150	69,633	68,370	68,006	66,871	68,543	66,472
Dilutive effect of stock options and units									10,692	10,011	9,904
Average shares used in diluted computation	79,539	77,544	75,982	76,086	79,355	79,759	77,856	77,359	77,563	78,554	76,376
Income from continuing operations									$ 1.16	$ 1.35	$ 2.69
Loss from discontinued operations											(0.04)
Earnings per basic common share	$ 0.37	$ 0.24	$ 0.15	$ 0.40	$ 0.16	$ 0.25	$ 0.31	$ 0.62	1.16	1.35	2.65
Income from continuing operations									1.00	1.18	2.35
Loss from discontinued operations											(0.04)
Earnings per diluted common share	$ 0.31	$ 0.21	$ 0.13	$ 0.36	$ 0.14	$ 0.22	$ 0.27	$ 0.56	$ 1.00	$ 1.18	$ 2.31

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Shareholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands			12 Months Ended
	Jul. 11, 2016	Jun. 05, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition Equity Interests Issued Or Issuable [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized to be repurchased			7,400,000
Purchase of treasury stock			$ 113,462	$ 117,752
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired			3,400,000	2,700,000
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share			$ 33.22	$ 43.91
Issuance of preferred stock			$ 145,051
Preferred stock, par value			$ 1	$ 1
Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A [Member]
Business Acquisition Equity Interests Issued Or Issuable [Line Items]
Issuance of preferred stock	$ 150,000
Preferred stock, dividend rate percentage	6.25%
Preferred stock, par value	$ 1.00
Preferred stock liquidation preference per depositary share	25
Preferred stock, liquidation preference per share	$ 25,000
Eaton Partners and ISM [Member]
Business Acquisition Equity Interests Issued Or Issuable [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period Shares Acquisitions			300,000
Sterne Agee Group, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition Equity Interests Issued Or Issuable [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period Shares Acquisitions		1,400,000

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Variable Interest Entities (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) item	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets in partnership	$ 167,100,000
Convertible promissory note to FSI	$ 18,000,000
Number of extension options | item	3
Extension options, period	5 years
Potential ownership interest upon conversion of notes issued to FSI	49.90%
Convertible promissory note minimum coupon rate	8.00%
Maximum rate of interest related to certain defined cash flows	18.00%
Liabilities related to VIE	$ 16,390,948,000	$ 10,833,635,000
Weisel Capital Management LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets in partnership	316,100,000
Stifel Financial Corp. [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Loss exposure	18,000,000
FSI Group, LLC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Liabilities related to VIE	$ 0

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Subsequent Events (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016 item
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Number of types of subsequent events	2

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Quarterly Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2016		Dec. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating revenues	$ 586,665	$ 586,488	$ 603,627	$ 571,299	$ 545,132	$ 557,995	$ 563,998	$ 531,265
Interest income	90,844	74,881	65,780	62,786	48,639	43,376	43,851	42,736	$ 294,332		$ 179,101		$ 185,969
Total revenues	677,509	661,369	669,407	634,085	593,771	601,371	607,849	574,001	2,642,370		2,376,993		2,249,685
Interest expense	16,118	19,383	17,262	14,111	12,485	9,796	10,098	13,019	66,874		45,399		41,261
Net revenues	661,391	641,986	652,145	619,974	581,286	591,575	597,751	560,982	2,575,496	[1]	2,331,594	[1]	2,208,424	[1]
Total non-interest expenses	606,497	614,004	636,352	576,061	570,204	569,227	559,680	490,916	2,432,914		2,190,027		1,917,630
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense	54,894	27,982	15,793	43,913	11,082	22,348	38,071	70,066	142,582		141,567		290,794
Provision for income taxes	28,014	10,168	6,022	16,858	(90)	5,169	17,183	26,969	61,062		49,231		111,664
Net income	26,880	17,814	9,771	27,055	$ 11,172	$ 17,179	$ 20,888	$ 43,097	81,520		92,336		176,067
Preferred dividends	2,343	1,563							3,906
Net Income available to common shareholders	$ 24,537	$ 16,251	$ 9,771	$ 27,055					$ 77,614		$ 92,336		$ 176,067
Earnings per common share
Basic	$ 0.37	$ 0.24	$ 0.15	$ 0.40	$ 0.16	$ 0.25	$ 0.31	$ 0.62	$ 1.16		$ 1.35		$ 2.65
Diluted	$ 0.31	$ 0.21	$ 0.13	$ 0.36	$ 0.14	$ 0.22	$ 0.27	$ 0.56	$ 1.00		$ 1.18		$ 2.31
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic	66,636	66,482	66,792	67,579	68,150	69,633	68,370	68,006	66,871		68,543		66,472
Diluted	79,539	77,544	75,982	76,086	79,355	79,759	77,856	77,359	77,563		78,554		76,376

[1] No individual client accounted for more than 10 percent of total net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.