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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-17-139472
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170426
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170426
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20170426

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000720672
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SECURITY BROKERS, DEALERS & FLOTATION COMPANIES [6211]
		IRS NUMBER:				431273600
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-09305
		FILM NUMBER:		17784451

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ATTN: JAMES G. LASCHOBER
		STREET 2:		501 N. BROADWAY
		CITY:			ST. LOUIS
		STATE:			MO
		ZIP:			63102-2102
		BUSINESS PHONE:		314-342-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ATTN: JAMES G. LASCHOBER
		STREET 2:		501 N. BROADWAY
		CITY:			ST. LOUIS
		STATE:			MO
		ZIP:			63102-2102
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9746;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Filed by a Party other than the
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<TD VALIGN="bottom"><B>Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Soliciting Material Pursuant to Rule 240.14a-12</TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Stifel
Financial Corp. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP STYLE="BORDER-TOP:2.00pt solid #000000; BORDER-BOTTOM:2.00pt solid #000000" BGCOLOR="#f2f2f2"><B>&nbsp;&nbsp;Stifel Financial Corp. Shareholder Meeting Notice</B></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Stifel Financial Corp. Shareholder Meeting to be Held on June&nbsp;6, 2017 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">Under Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual
shareholders&#146; meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is
important! </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>This communication presents only a overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you
on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The proxy statement and 2016 annual report to shareholders are available at: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><U>www.investorvote.com/SF </U></B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:24pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><B>When you go online to view materials, you can also vote your shares.</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Step 1: Go to <FONT COLOR="#1919ff"><U><B>www.investorvote.com/SF</B></U></FONT><B>.</B></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Step 2: Click on the icon on the right to view current meeting materials.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Step 3: Return to the investorvote.com window and follow the instructions on the screen to log in.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Step 4: Make your selection as instructed on each screen to select delivery preferences and vote.</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of
future materials. </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="line-height:2.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:2.00pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify"><B>Obtaining a Copy of the Proxy Materials &#150; If you want to receive a paper copy or email copy of these documents, you
must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side on or before May&nbsp;27, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery. </B></P>

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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Stifel Financial Corp.&#146;s Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held on June&nbsp;6, 2017 at One Financial Plaza, 2<SUP
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors&#146; recommendations. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The Board of Directors recommends a vote <U>FOR</U> all the nominees listed and <U>FOR</U> Proposals 2 and 4. The Board of Directors has
refrained from making a recommendation on Proposal 3. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">1. Election of Directors: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="justify">01 &#150; Frederick O. Hanser, 02 &#150; Ronald J. Kruszewski, 03 &#150; Thomas W. Weisel, 04 &#150; Kelvin R. Westbrook </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2. To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers (say on pay). </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">4. To ratify the appointment of Ernst &amp;Young LLP as our independent public accounting firm for 2017. </P>
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