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Richard M. Ramirez
HILLTOP SECURITIES
Austin, TX 78746
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CRD#: 1773057
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Professional summary
Richard Martinez Ramirez, who also goes by Richard Ramirez, is a registered financial professional currently at HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. located in Austin, Texas.
Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Richard has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 50, Series 7, Series 27, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Richard Ramirez
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 22, 2016 - Present
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 2700 Via Fortuna Suite 410, Austin, TX 78746RIA
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CRD#: 6220
Austin, TX
Past
November 17, 2008 - January 22, 2016
FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 316
AUSTIN, TX
Past
October 14, 2003 - December 31, 2008
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
BD
CRD#: 361
HOUSTON, TX
Past
June 5, 2001 - October 10, 2002
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 1, 1997 - April 6, 2000
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 30, 1997 - June 15, 2001
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES OF TEXAS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17116
HOUSTON, TX
Past
August 6, 1996 - April 17, 1997
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
April 27, 1988 - July 31, 1996
RICE FINANCIAL PRODUCTS COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 21606
NASHVILLE, TN
Past
January 19, 1988 - March 23, 1988
MASTERSON MORELAND SAUER WHISMAN, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16815
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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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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California(1/22/2016)
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Colorado(1/22/2016)
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Texas(1/22/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
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Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
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Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
SRO Registrations
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Nasdaq Stock Market
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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