Crisoforo S. Vela
Professional summary
Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.
That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.
Crisoforo Sabino Vela, who also goes by Cris Vela, was a registered financial professional .
Crisoforo is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Crisoforo had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 50 and Series 52 exams.
Question & Answer
Aliases
Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
January 22, 2016 - May 9, 2022
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
February 1, 1996 - January 22, 2016
FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC
April 10, 1992 - February 13, 1996
MASTERSON MORELAND SAUER WHISMAN, INC.
September 4, 1990 - December 6, 1990
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
November 13, 1989 - September 4, 1990
LOVETT UNDERWOOD NEUHAUS & WEBB, INC.
November 16, 1987 - November 13, 1989
UNDERWOOD, NEUHAUS & CO., INCORPORATED
October 19, 1987 - October 29, 1987
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
July 2, 1985 - October 19, 1987
TEXAS CAPITAL MARKETS, INCORPORATED
Primary Firm SEC Registration
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 6220 / SEC#: 801-55529, 8-45123
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
Visual representation of state registrations
Exams
Current Firm
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 6220 / SEC#: 801-55529, 8-45123
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HILLTOP SECURITIES HOLDINGS, LLC | PARENT | |
| ALEXANDER, LAURA BONNELL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 2900382 |
| BARTOLOTTA, MICHAEL GEORGE | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1620103 |
| COYA, SCOTT ANDREW | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2511281 |
| EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAEL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 4326551 |
| EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAEL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4326551 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | TREASURER/CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1175259 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1175259 |
| MEDANICH, DAVID KING | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1030727 |
| MUSCHALEK, JOHN RICHARD | BOARD DIRECTOR | 2226859 |
| PINEDA, ROMEO LINSANGAN | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2193669 |
| SOBEL, JONATHAN SCOTT | CHAIRMAN | 1540818 |
| WINGES, MARTIN BRADLEY | CEO/PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1929509 |
| WITTNEBEN, BRIAN LANE | GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY | 4861905 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,181 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,254,166,069 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 56 |
| Arbitration | 22 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2025 | ||
| 07/26/2024 | ||
| 07/20/2023 |
Red Flags
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
