Ronald Kruszewski serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Stifel Financial Corp. and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated. He joined the firm as Chief Executive Officer in September 1997, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) and the American Securities Association (ASA). Kruszewski was reappointed by the St. Louis Federal Reserve Board of Directors to serve a one-year term on the Federal Advisory Council for 2018. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Trustees for Saint Louis University and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team Foundation. Active in community affairs, Kruszewski serves as Chairman of Downtown Now! and as a member of the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Regional Chamber. He has extensive managerial and leadership experience in the financial services industry and a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of Stifel’s day-to-day operations and strategy.