C. Brad Raymond serves as Co-Head of the Institutional Group at Stifel Financial Corp., a leading middle-market investment bank and full-service brokerage firm. In this pivotal role, he oversees institutional sales and trading, equity research, and fixed income operations, driving strategic growth and client relationships across a diverse array of institutional investors, including hedge funds, asset managers, and pension funds. Raymond's leadership has been instrumental in expanding Stifel's institutional footprint, leveraging the firm's research-driven platform to deliver tailored solutions in equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. With more than 25 years of Wall Street experience, Raymond began his career at Lehman Brothers, where he honed his expertise in equity sales and trading. He later advanced to senior roles at Jefferies & Company and Piper Jaffray, building a reputation for executing high-impact block trades and fostering long-term institutional partnerships. His achievements include spearheading Stifel's institutional revenue growth by over 50% since joining in 2012, facilitating key strategic hires, and navigating market volatility to achieve consistent top-tier performance rankings from Institutional Investor surveys. Under Raymond's co-leadership, the Institutional Group has solidified Stifel's position as a premier provider of unbiased research and execution services, earning accolades such as Greenwich Associates' "Best in Class" for U.S. equity trading. A graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Commerce, Raymond is recognized for his market foresight, commitment to client-centric innovation, and contributions to industry thought leadership through frequent speaking engagements at major financial conferences.