Stifel Adds Rising Soccer Stars Alyssa and Gisele Thompson to Ambassador Roster
01 July 2023 - 12:00AM
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today announced it has signed
teenage soccer standouts Alyssa (18 years old) and Gisele Thompson
(17 years old) to sponsorship deals as part of its long-standing
support of rising athletes. Stifel’s multiyear agreements with the
soccer stars reinforce the brand’s focus on financial education and
empowerment for teens and young adults.
“Alyssa and Gisele are just beginning their promising journeys –
personally, professionally, and financially – and we are proud to
welcome them to the Stifel family at such a crucial time in their
careers,” said Stifel Chairman and CEO Ron Kruszewski. “These young
athletes are inspiring the next generation of players on and off
the field, and it is a privilege to welcome them as ambassadors of
Stifel and support them in all of their successes.”
Thompson Sister Highlights and Successes:
- The Thompson sisters have risen to prominence through their
success with the U.S. National Youth teams, the semi-pro Santa
Clarita Blue Heat, and the acclaimed Southern California club Total
Futbol Academy, where they played for the club’s boys’ MLS NEXT
squad.
- After being accepted to Stanford University, Alyssa decided to
turn pro in early 2023.
- Alyssa was selected No. 1 overall in the NWSL Draft by Angel
City FC, becoming the first high school student ever drafted in the
league. She intends to pursue her college degree while competing as
a professional soccer player.
- Alyssa made her U.S. Women’s National Team debut in September
2022 and was recently named to the 2023 Women’s World Cup
roster.
- Gisele was most recently a key member of the U.S. Under-20
Women’s Youth National Team at the CONCACAF Women’s U-20
Championship.
- One of the top amateur players in the country, Gisele is
currently committed to playing at Stanford University after high
school.
- In April of 2022, the sisters were the first high school
athletes to sign NIL deals with Nike.
With the signing of Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, Stifel is adding
to its portfolio of athlete ambassadors, which also includes
Olympic champion alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin and NCAA champion
golfer Rachel Heck, helping the firm take a leadership role in
promoting financial literacy and empowerment among young
people.
The partnership with the Thompson sisters further solidifies
Stifel’s reputation as the firm “Where Success Meets Success,” one
that recognizes up-and-coming talent and helps others pursue their
own version of success.
“Our parents have stressed the importance of education since we
were young, so having the chance to join the Stifel family
alongside athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin and Rachel Heck is an
exciting opportunity and one that we know will be very beneficial
to us as we navigate the future,” said Alyssa Thompson.
“Alyssa and I have always talked about the importance of using
our platform to inspire others, especially young girls. Through
this partnership with Stifel, we’ll be able to take what we learn
and share that with others. Not only on the field, but also off the
field by encouraging them to seek success in all aspects of their
lives,” said Gisele Thompson.
As part of the sponsorship, Stifel will provide Alyssa and
Gisele with personalized financial plans and the company’s
proprietary products geared toward helping young people build
credit, such as a suite of Stifel credit card options and Stifel
Wealth Tracker, as well as educational tools and empowerment to
better understand the unique opportunities young people face.
“Our growing roster of amazing athletes and our title
sponsorship of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team helps us to reach
significant audiences to promote financial literacy,” said
Kruszewski. “We know that working with world-class athletes like
Mikaela Shiffrin, Rachel Heck, and now soccer stars Alyssa and
Gisele Thompson can inspire more and more young people to take a
closer look at their financial futures.”
Stifel Company Information
Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services
holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts
its banking, securities, and financial services business through
several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel’s broker-dealer clients
are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus &
Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners business
division; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; Miller Buckfire &
Co., LLC; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC; and in the United
Kingdom and Europe through Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited. The
Company’s broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage,
investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related
financial services to individual investors, professional money
managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel
Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial
lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust
Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn
more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at
www.stifel.com.
Media Contacts: Brian Spellecy,
314-342-2000 or Neil Shapiro, 212-271-3447
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