Edward Villanyi is the Subject of an Investor Dispute

Edward Villanyi is the Subject of an Investor Dispute

Edward Villanyi (CRD #: 2348401), a broker registered with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, is the subject of an investor dispute. This is according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on October 28, 2025. Keep reading if you have questions regarding his alleged conduct.

Investor Allegations

On August 21, 2025, an investor alleged Edward Villanyi liquidated an investment without the customer’s authorization and invested in two mutual funds. The investor is seeking $100,000.

Unauthorized Trading

Unauthorized trading violates FINRA Rule 3260, which limits brokers to exercising their trading discretion in pre-approved discretionary accounts.

Background Information

Edward Villanyi has passed the following exams:

Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Series 3 National Commodity Futures Examination

Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination

He is a registered broker in 25 states and is a registered investment adviser in Colorado, Indiana, and Texas.

Edward Villanyi has registered with four firms:

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company (CRD #: 793)

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith (CRD #: 7691)

Wells Fargo Advisors (CRD #: 19616)

Prudential Securities Incorporated (CRD #: 7471)