Lori joined Stifel in 2012 with the opening of the Ketchum, Idaho, office, where she serves as the Branch Manager. Her goals are to provide objective and timely financial guidance with the highest possible level of professional service, while seeking to build and mitigate risk to the wealth for her clients.

Lori has nearly 30 years of investment industry experience. Raised in Southern California, she graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Business Economics. She moved to Sun Valley, Idaho, in 1988 and worked in a variety of financial capacities, including assisting individuals, estates, and small businesses with their taxes, accounting, and real estate needs.

This experience ultimately led to her beginning a career in the investment industry in 1997, obtaining her securities registration, and in 1998, began working at A.G. Edwards as a financial advisor. Lori earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc., which identifies those individuals who have met the experience requirements of the CFP Board, have successfully completed financial planning coursework, and have passed the CFP® Certification Examination.

Lori lives in Sun Valley, Idaho, with her husband, and they have two grown children. Together, they enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, including golfing, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and tennis. They are involved members of their local community.

Michael joined Stifel with the opening of its Ketchum, Idaho, branch in 2012, and he has more than 55 years of investment industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he began his career with Merrill Lynch in the late 1960s. Michael had been affiliated with Bear Stearns and Oppenheimer before partnering with Lori Nurge at A.G. Edwards in 1998. He offers decades of experience guiding individuals, estates, and businesses through the various management philosophies, trends, and corporate management styles of our current markets.

Michael shares his time between offices in both Ketchum, Idaho, and Palm Desert, California. He and his wife are avid golfers, and also enjoy hiking, scuba diving, symphony events, and traveling.

Raised in Idaho, Chris earned a B.S. in Business – Accounting from the University of Idaho before moving to San Francisco. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked for a public accounting firm and as a financial analyst in healthcare. In 1993, Chris returned to Idaho, founded and operated a successful family-owned grocery business in Sun Valley until 2006, when he went back to public accounting.

Chris’s years of experience in business, the financial markets, and tax accounting provide him a solid knowledge base to assist clients in their account-related needs.

Chris raised his two children in Sun Valley. Outside the office, he is active in the community and is an avid skier, cyclist, and tennis player. Chris considers it a privilege to reside in this mountain community.

Darlene began her financial services industry career in 1996, working at Van Kasper and then Smith Barney until 2001. She then joined A.G. Edwards (later acquired by Wachovia Securities, which was then acquired by Wells Fargo Advisors) and began working with Lori Nurge and Michael Landau. Darlene brings more than 25 years of client service experience in the financial services industry to the team.

Darlene was a pilot, enjoys astronomy, and loves spending time with her family.

Jacob moved to Idaho and joined Stifel in 2024 after several years working in Operations for a private debt fund in Connecticut. He supports the team in administrative and research capacities while striving to provide top-tier client service. Jacob holds Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses.

Jacob is an avid runner and is a volunteer with the high school cross country and track team. He and his wife enjoy exploring trails with their dog and love the active lifestyle, as well as the strong sense of community the area offers.