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Benjamin R. Finkelstein
HILLTOP SECURITIES
Highland Haven, TX
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CRD#: 1312915
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Professional summary
Benjamin Richard Finkelstein, who also goes by Ben Fink, Ben Finkelstein, is a registered financial professional currently at HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. located in Highland Haven, Texas.
Benjamin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Benjamin has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
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No
Aliases
Ben Fink | Ben Finkelstein
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 1, 2025 - Present
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
Highland Haven, TX
Past
June 7, 2023 - August 9, 2025
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past
March 10, 2009 - April 11, 2023
CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.
BD
CRD#: 134
KINGSLAND, TX
Past
December 18, 1996 - March 9, 2009
STANFORD GROUP COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 39285
HOUSTON, TX
Past
December 18, 1996 - March 9, 2009
STANFORD GROUP COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 39285
HOUSTON, TX
Past
April 21, 1993 - December 6, 1996
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 1, 1991 - April 2, 1993
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
May 25, 1990 - January 1, 1991
ROTAN MOSLE INC.
BD
CRD#: 727
Past
August 22, 1988 - May 18, 1990
HOWARD, WEIL, LABOUISSE, FRIEDRICHS INC.
BD
CRD#: 414
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Past
November 16, 1987 - July 19, 1988
WESTCAP SECURITIES, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 7301
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. | SWS SECURITIES, INC. | SWS SECURITIES INC. | SOUTHWEST SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 6220 / SEC#: 801-55529, 8-45123
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/10/1998 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
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Alabama(8/1/2025)
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Alaska(8/1/2025)
RR
Arizona(8/1/2025)
RR
Arkansas(8/6/2025)
RR
California(8/1/2025)
RR
Colorado(8/1/2025)
RR
Connecticut(8/1/2025)
RR
Delaware(8/1/2025)
RR
District of Columbia(8/1/2025)
RR
Florida(8/1/2025)
RR
Georgia(8/1/2025)
RR
Hawaii(8/1/2025)
RR
Idaho(8/1/2025)
RR
Illinois(8/1/2025)
RR
Indiana(8/1/2025)
RR
Iowa(8/1/2025)
RR
Kansas(8/1/2025)
RR
Kentucky(8/1/2025)
RR
Louisiana(8/11/2025)
RR
Maine(8/1/2025)
RR
Maryland(8/1/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(8/4/2025)
RR
Michigan(8/1/2025)
RR
Minnesota(8/1/2025)
RR
Mississippi(8/1/2025)
RR
Missouri(8/1/2025)
RR
Montana(8/6/2025)
RR
Nebraska(8/1/2025)
RR
Nevada(8/1/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(8/1/2025)
RR
New Jersey(8/1/2025)
RR
New Mexico(8/1/2025)
RR
New York(8/1/2025)
RR
North Carolina(8/1/2025)
RR
North Dakota(8/1/2025)
RR
Ohio(8/1/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(8/1/2025)
RR
Oregon(8/1/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/1/2025)
RR
Puerto Rico(8/1/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(8/1/2025)
RR
South Carolina(8/1/2025)
RR
South Dakota(8/1/2025)
RR
Tennessee(8/1/2025)
RR
Texas(8/1/2025)
RR
Utah(8/1/2025)
RR
Vermont(8/1/2025)
RR
Virgin Islands(8/1/2025)
RR
Virginia(8/1/2025)
RR
Washington(8/1/2025)
RR
West Virginia(8/1/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(8/1/2025)
RR
Wyoming(8/1/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. | SWS SECURITIES, INC. | SWS SECURITIES INC. | SOUTHWEST SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 6220 / SEC#: 801-55529, 8-45123
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/10/1998 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
717 N. Harwood Street Suite 3400, Dallas, TX 75201
Mailing Address
717 Harwood Street Suite 3400, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone number
(214) 953-4000
Established
Delaware since 12/31/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
91
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 |
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