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  </FONT><FONT FACE="Bookman Old Style" SIZE=5><P ALIGN="CENTER">UNITED STATES<BR>
  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
  </FONT><FONT FACE="Bookman Old Style" SIZE=4>Washington, DC 20549</P>
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  </FONT><B><FONT FACE="Bookman Old Style" SIZE=5><P ALIGN="CENTER">FORM 8-K</P>
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  <B><P ALIGN="CENTER">CURRENT REPORT<BR>
  Pursuant To Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934</P>
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  <P ALIGN="CENTER">Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  <B>May 1, 2007</P>
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  </FONT><B><U><FONT FACE="Bookman Old Style" SIZE=5><P ALIGN="CENTER">STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.<BR>
  </B></U></FONT><FONT FACE="Bookman Old Style" SIZE=2>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)</P>
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  <B><U><P ALIGN="CENTER">Delaware<BR>
  </B></U><FONT SIZE=3>(State of incorporation)</P>
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  <B><U><P ALIGN="CENTER">1-9305<BR>
  </B></U><FONT SIZE=3>(Commission File Number)</P>
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  <B><U><P ALIGN="CENTER">43-1273600<BR>
  </B></U><FONT SIZE=3>(IRS Employer<BR>
  Identification No.)</P>
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  <B><P ALIGN="CENTER">One Financial Plaza<BR>
  501 North Broadway</B><BR>
  <B><U>St. Louis, Missouri 63102-2102<BR>
  </B></U>(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)</P>
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  </FONT><FONT FACE="Bookman Old Style" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">Registrant's telephone number, including area code </FONT><B><U><FONT FACE="Bookman Old Style">(314) 342-2000</P>
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  <U><FONT FACE="Bookman Old Style" SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">___________________________N/A___________________________</U><BR>
  (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)</P>
  
  </FONT><FONT FACE="TimesNewRoman,Times New Roman" SIZE=2><P>Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):</P>
  <P>[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</P>
  <P>[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</P>
  <P>[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</P>
  <P>[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</P>
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  </FONT><B><FONT SIZE=4><P>Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure</P><DIR>
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  </B></FONT><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><A NAME="_DV_M29"></A>&#9;On May 1, 2007, Stifel Financial Corp. will give an investor presentation to BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc., its largest shareholder.</P>
  <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">&#9;The information in this Item 7.01 and the exhibit attached hereto will not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, nor will such information or exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.</P>
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  <P ALIGN="CENTER">CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</P>
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  </B></FONT><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">&#9;This Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit hereto contain comments and information that constitute &quot;forward-looking statements&quot; (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995).  The forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements.  Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the following possibilities:  the ability of the companies to obtain the required shareholder or regulatory approvals for the Ryan Beck transaction; the ability to successfully integrate the companies; a material adverse change in the financial condition, results of operations; the risk of borrower, depositor and other customer attrition; a change in general business and economic conditions; changes in the interest rate environment, deposit flows, loan demand, real estate values, and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation and regulation; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, geopolitical, and technological factors affecting the companies' operations, pricing, and services; and other risk factors referred to from time to time in filings made by Stifel Financial Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they are made.  Stifel Financial Corp. does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. Stifel Financial Corp. disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.</P>
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  <B><FONT SIZE=4><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Items 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.</P>
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  <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">(c) Exhibit:</P>
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  <B><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Exhibit 99.1:</B>&nbsp;&nbsp;Stifel Financial Corp.'s Investor Presentation. </P>
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  <B><P ALIGN="CENTER">SIGNATURE</P>
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  <P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.</P>
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  <FONT SIZE=2><P ALIGN="CENTER">STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.</P>
  <P ALIGN="CENTER">(Registrant)</P>
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  <FONT SIZE=2><P>Date: May 1, 2007</FONT></TD>
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  <FONT SIZE=2><P ALIGN="JUSTIFY">By:  &#9;<U>/s/ Ronald J. Kruszewski&#9;</P>
  </U><P>Name:&#9;Ronald J. Kruszewski<BR>President and Chief Executive Officer<BR>
  (Principal Executive Officer)</P>
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  <B><P ALIGN="CENTER">Exhibit&nbsp;No.</P>
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  <B><P ALIGN="CENTER">Description</P>
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  <P ALIGN="CENTER">99.1</TD>
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  <P>Stifel Financial Corp.'s Investor Presentation.</TD>
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text: Stifel Financial Corp. Form 8-K dated 5/1/07
  UNITED STATES
  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
  Washington, DC 20549
  FORM 8-K
  CURRENT REPORT
  Pursuant To Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
  May 1, 2007
  STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.
  (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
  Delaware
  (State of incorporation)
  1-9305
  (Commission File Number)
  43-1273600
  (IRS Employer
  Identification No.)
  One Financial Plaza
  501 North Broadway
  St. Louis, Missouri 63102-2102
  (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
  Registrant's telephone number, including area code
  (314) 342-2000
  ___________________________N/A___________________________
  (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
  Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
  [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
  [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
  [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
  [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
  Page 1
  Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
  On May 1, 2007, Stifel Financial Corp. will give an investor presentation to BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc., its largest shareholder.
  The information in this Item 7.01 and the exhibit attached hereto will not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, nor will such information or exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
  CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
  This Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit hereto contain comments and information that constitute "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995).  The forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements.  Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the following possibilities:  the ability of the companies to obtain the required shareholder or regulatory approvals for the Ryan Beck transaction; the ability to successfully integrate the companies; a material adverse change in the financial condition, results of operations; the risk of borrower, depositor and other customer attrition; a change in general business and economic conditions; changes in the interest rate environment, deposit flows, loan demand, real estate values, and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies or guidelines; changes in legislation and regulation; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, geopolitical, and technological factors affecting the companies' operations, pricing, and services; and other risk factors referred to from time to time in filings made by Stifel Financial Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they are made.  Stifel Financial Corp. does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. Stifel Financial Corp. disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
  Items 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
  (c) Exhibit:
  Exhibit 99.1:
  Stifel Financial Corp.'s Investor Presentation.
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  SIGNATURE
  Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
  STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.
  (Registrant)
  Date: May 1, 2007
  By:
  /s/ Ronald J. Kruszewski
  Name:	Ronald J. Kruszewski
  President and Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
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  Exhibit Index
  Exhibit No.
  Description
  99.1
  Stifel Financial Corp.'s Investor Presentation.
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