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Gary Chiate

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
59 Years of Experience
Sherman Oaks, CA
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Gary Chiate is a registered investment advisor at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, based in Sherman Oaks, CA, with 59 years of industry experience. Gary is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Estate Planning, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 236,191 clients with $200B in assets under management.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3355 advisors
Number of Clients
236,191 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$836K average
Assets Under Management
$197.5B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$50K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any1.00%

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Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

15303 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1520, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
January 2010
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Other Business Activities

Gary is a successor co-trustee for two trusts, working alongside an estate attorney and tax specialist. He is not the advisor of record for these accounts.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, IncorporatedBroker
June 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
June 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Oppenheimer & CO. INC.
November 2007 - June 2025 · 17 yrs 7 mos
Oppenheimer Asset Management
April 2003 - November 2007 · 4 yrs 7 mos
Oppenheimer & CO. INC.Broker
January 2003 - June 2025 · 22 yrs 5 mos
Fahnestock Asset Management
January 2003 - April 2003 · 3 mos
Cibc World Markets CORP.
July 1997 - January 2003 · 5 yrs 6 mos
Oppenheimer & CO., INC.Broker
April 1988 - April 1995 · 7 yrs
Cibc World Markets CORP.Broker
September 1977 - January 2003 · 25 yrs 4 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, INC.Broker
October 1967 - October 1977 · 10 yrs
State Registrations9 states
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