Core Insights - Stifel Financial Corp. reported record highs in total client assets and fee-based client assets for November 2025, with increases of 8% and 14% year-over-year respectively, attributed to strong recruiting and market gains [2] Selected Operating Data - Total client assets reached $553.606 billion, up from $513.931 billion a year ago, reflecting an 8% increase and a 1% increase from the previous month [2] - Fee-based client assets amounted to $224.662 billion, a 14% increase from $197.333 billion year-over-year and a 1% increase from the previous month [2] - Private Client Group fee-based client assets were $196.548 billion, also showing a 14% year-over-year increase from $172.527 billion and a 1% increase from the previous month [2] - Net bank loans, including loans held for sale, totaled $21.963 billion, marking a 6% increase from $20.727 billion year-over-year and a 1% increase from the previous month [2] - Client money market and insured product balances decreased by 10% year-over-year to $25.738 billion, but increased by 1% from the previous month [2] - Treasury deposits surged to $8.734 billion, a 96% increase from $4.451 billion a year ago and a 9% increase from the previous month [2]

Company Overview - JPMorgan Chase & Co. is the largest and most diversified bank in the United States, with a market cap of $811.3 billion, operating in consumer banking, commercial and investment banking, and asset and wealth management [1] - The company was formed through the merger of J.P. Morgan & Co. and Chase Manhattan in 2000 and serves millions of consumers and global institutions [1] Financial Performance - In Q3, JPMorgan reported net revenue of $46.4 billion, an 8.8% year-over-year increase, driven by strength in consumer banking, markets, and investment banking [5] - Earnings per share (EPS) rose 16% from the prior-year quarter to $5.07, supported by strong trading revenue, resilient consumer spending, and healthy fee generation [5] Stock Performance - JPM stock has decreased 7.5% from its 52-week high of $322.25, while shares have increased marginally over the past three months, trailing the broader Nasdaq Composite's 5.9% rise [3] - Year-to-date, JPMorgan's stock has jumped 24.3%, outperforming the NASDAQ's 15.3% rise, but over the past 52 weeks, its 19.9% gain trails the NASDAQ's stronger 20% advance [4] - The stock has spent most of the past year above its 200-day moving average, indicating steady strength, but a recent slip below the 50-day moving average suggests a short-term cooling in momentum [4] Market Position - JPMorgan is classified as a "mega-cap" stock, known for its "fortress balance sheet," strong capital position, and broad revenue streams, consistently delivering industry-leading profitability [2] - The bank's scale, global reach, and technological investments make it a bellwether for the financial sector and one of the most influential banks in the world [2]