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JR Koeijmans, CRPC
Senior Vice President/Investments; Branch Manager
JR Koeijmans
CRPC
CRPC
Senior Vice President/Investments; Branch Manager
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John Ryan (JR) Koeijmans joined Stifel in 2019. Prior to Stifel, he worked at Merrill Lynch since 2009, most recently serving as First Vice President – Senior Financial Advisor. He co-founded the WK Group with Lance Whitworth at Merrill Lynch, drawing on each other’s strengths and unique skills in an effort to better serve clients. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, J.R. gained experience in the financial industry on Wall Street. He is committed to ongoing financial education and has attained the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, which is administered by the College for Financial Planning. JR is honored to have been named to Forbes’ Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors list for 2021 and Forbes’ Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors list for 2022.
JR focuses on understanding clients’ wealth management needs and risk tolerance. It is through this understanding, along with Stifel’s global research and wide range of investment strategies, that he is able to build personalized portfolios that incorporate each stage of his clients’ financial future. He provides financial guidance to high-net-worth individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, and foundations by focusing on their values and what is most important to each of them.
JR earned a B.S. in Economics from Texas A&M University’s Business Economic Program. He also holds Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and 66 (Investment Advisor Representative) licenses, as well as life, health, and variable insurance licenses (including annuities). In 2020, JR was chosen to lead the Dallas Stifel office, serving as Branch Manager.
A native of Dallas, Texas, JR attended Jesuit College Preparatory, where he is an active member of the Dallas Jesuit Foundation Investment Committee. Prior to joining the Jesuit Investment Committee, JR served on the Jesuit Alumni Board. In 2022, JR was honored to join the Notre Dame School of Dallas Foundation Board. He is an avid Dallas and Texas A&M sports fan and enjoys spending time with his wife, Meghan, and daughters, Holland and Reese. He is an active member of the Lakewood Country Club and Dallas Petroleum Club, where he can be found golfing and enjoying a meal with family and friends.
Forbes’ Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, September 21, 2021, and Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, August 3, 2022, each based on the 12-month period ending March 31 of the year in which published, are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and selected from a pool of nominations as indicated in the methodology. Neither SHOOK Research nor Forbes receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a ranking. The rankings may not be representative of any one client’s experience and are not indicative of the financial advisor’s future performance. Investment performance is not a criterion for selection. Forbes is a registered trademark of Forbes, Inc. For more information on the selection methodology, see www.stifel.info/award-disclosures.
JR focuses on understanding clients’ wealth management needs and risk tolerance. It is through this understanding, along with Stifel’s global research and wide range of investment strategies, that he is able to build personalized portfolios that incorporate each stage of his clients’ financial future. He provides financial guidance to high-net-worth individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, and foundations by focusing on their values and what is most important to each of them.
JR earned a B.S. in Economics from Texas A&M University’s Business Economic Program. He also holds Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and 66 (Investment Advisor Representative) licenses, as well as life, health, and variable insurance licenses (including annuities). In 2020, JR was chosen to lead the Dallas Stifel office, serving as Branch Manager.
A native of Dallas, Texas, JR attended Jesuit College Preparatory, where he is an active member of the Dallas Jesuit Foundation Investment Committee. Prior to joining the Jesuit Investment Committee, JR served on the Jesuit Alumni Board. In 2022, JR was honored to join the Notre Dame School of Dallas Foundation Board. He is an avid Dallas and Texas A&M sports fan and enjoys spending time with his wife, Meghan, and daughters, Holland and Reese. He is an active member of the Lakewood Country Club and Dallas Petroleum Club, where he can be found golfing and enjoying a meal with family and friends.
Forbes’ Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, September 21, 2021, and Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors, August 3, 2022, each based on the 12-month period ending March 31 of the year in which published, are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and selected from a pool of nominations as indicated in the methodology. Neither SHOOK Research nor Forbes receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a ranking. The rankings may not be representative of any one client’s experience and are not indicative of the financial advisor’s future performance. Investment performance is not a criterion for selection. Forbes is a registered trademark of Forbes, Inc. For more information on the selection methodology, see www.stifel.info/award-disclosures.
Lance Whitworth
Senior Vice President/Investments
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Lance joined Stifel in 2019, most recently working at Merrill Lynch since 2007. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he served as a financial advisor with A.G. Edwards. Lance is honored to have been named to Forbes’ Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors list in 2022.
Lance co-founded the WK Group with JR Koeijmans at Merrill Lynch and leads the team’s investment strategy and asset management efforts. Focusing on plan construction, security due diligence, and risk mitigation, Lance draws on 15 years of wealth management experience to help clients manage their portfolios in ever-changing market conditions. He offers tailored guidance to a select group of clients and addresses their specific wealth planning and investment needs. He believes in a balanced approach to investing, using multiple asset classes and management styles to help diversify portfolios and mitigate risk.
Lance earned a B.S. in Economics from Texas A&M University. He also holds Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and 66 (Investment Advisor Representative) licenses, as well as life, health, and variable insurance licenses (including annuities).
Active in the community and an avid golfer, Lance enjoys giving back through various organizations, including The First Tee of Dallas. He is an active member of the Bent Tree Country Club and enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashley, and their two children, Olivia and Logan.
Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against loss.
Forbes’ Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, August 3, 2022, based on the 12-month period ending March 31 of the year in which published. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and selected from a pool of nominations as indicated in the methodology. Neither SHOOK Research nor Forbes receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a ranking. The rankings may not be representative of any one client’s experience and are not indicative of the financial advisor’s future performance. Investment performance is not a criterion for selection. Forbes is a registered trademark of Forbes, Inc. All rights reserved. For more information on the selection methodology, see www.stifel.info/award-disclosures.
Lance co-founded the WK Group with JR Koeijmans at Merrill Lynch and leads the team’s investment strategy and asset management efforts. Focusing on plan construction, security due diligence, and risk mitigation, Lance draws on 15 years of wealth management experience to help clients manage their portfolios in ever-changing market conditions. He offers tailored guidance to a select group of clients and addresses their specific wealth planning and investment needs. He believes in a balanced approach to investing, using multiple asset classes and management styles to help diversify portfolios and mitigate risk.
Lance earned a B.S. in Economics from Texas A&M University. He also holds Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and 66 (Investment Advisor Representative) licenses, as well as life, health, and variable insurance licenses (including annuities).
Active in the community and an avid golfer, Lance enjoys giving back through various organizations, including The First Tee of Dallas. He is an active member of the Bent Tree Country Club and enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashley, and their two children, Olivia and Logan.
Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against loss.
Forbes’ Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors, August 3, 2022, based on the 12-month period ending March 31 of the year in which published. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and selected from a pool of nominations as indicated in the methodology. Neither SHOOK Research nor Forbes receive compensation from the advisors or their firms in exchange for placement on a ranking. The rankings may not be representative of any one client’s experience and are not indicative of the financial advisor’s future performance. Investment performance is not a criterion for selection. Forbes is a registered trademark of Forbes, Inc. All rights reserved. For more information on the selection methodology, see www.stifel.info/award-disclosures.
Nicole Reiter
Registered Client Service Associate
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Nicole is an integral part of the team, providing a high level of service and administrative support. She began her financial services career with JR and Lance in 2016 at Merrill Lynch and joined the team at Stifel in 2019. She is responsible for managing the team’s daily operations while delivering highly personalized attention to clients’ account-related needs.
Nicole maintains a strong knowledge of client needs through a high level of communication, fielding client questions, and resolving issues. These are all part of Nicole’s focus on developing strong relationships built on trust and confidence.
Prior to Merrill Lynch, she served as a Member Service Representative and Bank Teller at Credit Union of America. She graduated from Kansas State University and also holds Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and 66 (Investment Advisor Representative) licenses.
Nicole maintains a strong knowledge of client needs through a high level of communication, fielding client questions, and resolving issues. These are all part of Nicole’s focus on developing strong relationships built on trust and confidence.
Prior to Merrill Lynch, she served as a Member Service Representative and Bank Teller at Credit Union of America. She graduated from Kansas State University and also holds Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and 66 (Investment Advisor Representative) licenses.
Kristen Low
Registered Client Service Associate
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Kristen joined Stifel in 2020. Prior to Stifel, she worked at Northern Trust as an Associate Portfolio Manager. She began her career in 2011 as a Registered Representative at Morgan Stanley. She also spent four years at Merrill Lynch, where she was responsible for supporting two senior financial advisors. Kristen is passionate about the financial services industry and enjoys staying relevant on the latest research and news. She assists the team with implementing customized retirement planning strategies and is the team lead for coordinating the information needed for wealth planning initiatives and to analyze alternative investments and insurance planning strategies. She also assists with discretionary trading within the teams’ propriety investment models.
Kristen earned a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She holds Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and 66 (Investment Advisor Representative) securities licenses, as well as life and health insurance licenses.
Kristen is a Missouri native but has lived in Dallas since 2013. She enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, especially her husband, Craig, and daughters, Caroline and Chloe. She loves traveling to tropical places and trying new restaurants.
Kristen earned a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She holds Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and 66 (Investment Advisor Representative) securities licenses, as well as life and health insurance licenses.
Kristen is a Missouri native but has lived in Dallas since 2013. She enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, especially her husband, Craig, and daughters, Caroline and Chloe. She loves traveling to tropical places and trying new restaurants.