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2. Introduction Name Title Group (410) 454-xxxx Credentials Name Title Group (410) 454-xxxx Credentials

3. Stifel Nicolaus Overview Stifel Nicolaus acquired the Legg Mason Capital Markets business in December 2005, creating an enterprise that is larger in size and scope Full Service, Publicly Traded Securities Firm  Parent Company: Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF)  Over 1,800 associates in 119 offices in the US & Europe  Management & professionals own in excess of 55% of the firm  Outstanding financial performance: 10 consecutive years of record net revenue Our objective is to be the premier middle market investment banking firm in each of our practice areas

4. Stifel’s Principal Businesses Capital Markets  More than 500 professionals in 29 offices in the US & Europe Investment Banking Research Institutional Sales & Trading Fixed Income Securities Brokerage  700 Investment Executives in 91 offices in 23 states managing over $30 billion in client assets

5. A Powerful, Pureplay Platform Extensive Experience  Since 2000, Stifel Nicolaus has completed 655 public offerings totaling $154.6 billion 283 M&A transactions totaling $16.0 billion 277 private placements totaling $11.7 billion Leading Equity Research Franchise  47 senior research analysts  More than 550 companies under coverage Strong Institutional & Retail Franchise Net Revenue ($ in millions)

6. Senior Management Stifel Nicolaus Ronald J. Kruszewski Chairman & CEO Investment Banking Institutional Sales & Trading Equity Research Fixed Income Thomas P. Mulroy Director of Equity Capital Markets Richard J. Himelfarb Director of Investment Banking Keith Getter Co-head of Investment Banking Rick Maples Co-head of Investment Banking Hugh J. Warns, III Director of Research Joseph A. Sullivan Director of Fixed Income Capital Markets Private Client Scott McCuaig Director of Private Client Group

7. Investment Banking Locations Locations in Baltimore, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago, Louisville, New York and Washington, DC

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9. Ideal Candidates We seek highly motivated individuals with the following characteristics:  Ability to handle challenging tasks with a positive attitude  Strong quantitative & technical skills  Excellent communication skills  Demonstrated track record of success  Ability to handle multiple tasks  Ability to assume responsibility & take ownership  Ability to work in a team environment

10. Why Stifel Nicolaus Investment Banking Structure  Lean organization  Focused platform  One of the largest investment banks based outside New York City Transaction Experience:  Contribute from day one  Not the “10 th Man” on the deal team  Central role in transactions  Diverse transaction & product experience

11. Why Stifel Nicolaus Culture:  Collegial  Hardworking, yet balanced  Entrepreneurial Mentorship & Training:  Senior Banker mentorship  Extensive training  Technical approach to analysis

12. Quality of Life Harbor Place Gateway Arch Why Stifel Nicolaus

13. Associate Program Overview Full-time Associates  Competitive compensation  Industry group or product group assignment  Typically hire 4-8 associates per year Summer Associates  Recruiting begins January 2007  Two five-week rotations  Typically hire 4-6 associates for summer program

14. Analyst Program Overview Full-time Analysts  Competitive compensation  Training program  Industry group or product group assignment  Strong transactional and financial analysis experience  Assistance with placement upon program completion

15. Key Recruiting Dates Resume & Cover Letter DeadlineDate Bid DeadlineDate InterviewsDate Super Friday (Baltimore)Date

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