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We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-xxxxx) and related Prospectus of Stifel Financial Corp. for the registration of its common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, and warrants to purchase its common stock or debt securities or any combination thereof, and to the incorporation by reference therein of our reports dated February 28, 2011, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Stifel Financial Corp., and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Stifel Financial Corp., included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2010, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.