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Melinda K. Carter
HILLTOP SECURITIES
Memphis, TN 38119
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CRD#: 1456720
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Professional summary
Melinda K Carter, who also goes by Melinda Spurlock Carter, Melinda Kennedy Carter, Melinda Jane Kennedy, Melinda Spurlock Kennedy, Melinda Jane Spurlock, is a registered financial professional currently at HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. located in Memphis, Tennessee.
Melinda is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Melinda has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Melinda Spurlock Carter | Melinda Kennedy Carter | Melinda Jane Kennedy | Melinda Spurlock Kennedy | Melinda Jane Spurlock
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 8, 2021 - Present
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 5350 Poplar Ave. Suite 150, Memphis, TN 38119RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
Memphis, TN
Past
June 1, 2009 - September 17, 2021
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
Memphis, TN
Past
June 1, 2009 - September 17, 2021
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
Memphis, TN
Past
May 3, 2004 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
May 3, 2004 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
January 16, 2004 - May 6, 2004
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
July 1, 2003 - May 6, 2004
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
August 18, 1994 - July 1, 2003
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 6, 1994 - August 18, 1994
SPELMAN & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
January 10, 1990 - May 18, 1994
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
Past
June 2, 1988 - February 3, 1990
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 15, 1987 - May 18, 1994
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 31, 1986 - May 1, 1987
TURNER & SELLHORN SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16963
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
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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(9/8/2021)
RR
Arizona(9/8/2021)
RR
Arkansas(9/8/2021)
RR
California(9/8/2021)
RR
Colorado(9/8/2021)
RR
Connecticut(9/8/2021)
RR
Florida(9/8/2021)
RR
Georgia(9/8/2021)
RR
Idaho(9/8/2021)
RR
Illinois(9/8/2021)
RR
Indiana(9/8/2021)
RR
Iowa(9/8/2021)
RR
Kansas(9/8/2021)
RR
Kentucky(9/8/2021)
RR
Louisiana(9/8/2021)
RR
Maryland(9/8/2021)
RR
Massachusetts(9/8/2021)
RR
Michigan(9/8/2021)
RR
Minnesota(12/6/2022)
RR
Mississippi(9/8/2021)
RR
Missouri(9/8/2021)
RR
Nebraska(9/8/2021)
RR
Nevada(9/8/2021)
RR
New Hampshire(9/8/2021)
RR
New Jersey(9/8/2021)
RR
New York(9/8/2021)
RR
North Carolina(9/8/2021)
RR
Ohio(9/8/2021)
RR
Oklahoma(9/8/2021)
RR
South Carolina(9/8/2021)
RR
Tennessee(9/8/2021)
RR
Texas(9/8/2021)
RR
Virginia(9/8/2021)
RR
Washington(9/8/2021)
RR
Wisconsin(9/8/2021)
RR
Wyoming(9/8/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4326551 |
| EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAEL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 4326551 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1175259 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | TREASURER/CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 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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Company Information
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 6220Memphis, TN 38119TRUST BUT VERIFY
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