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John Carl Rutledge Sr

HILLTOP SECURITIES
DALLAS, TX
·CRD# 1982916·34 years experience

Professional Summary

John Carl Rutledge SR, who also goes by John Carl Rutledge, is a registered financial advisor currently at HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. located in Dallas, Texas. John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. John has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

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Fee Structure

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Other Aliases

John Carl Rutledge

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Years of Experience

34 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 6220
RIA
BD
8201 Preston Rd. Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75225
December 15, 2017 - Present
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 6220
RIA
BD
8201 Preston Rd. Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75225
January 22, 2016 - Present
FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC·CRD# 316
BD
Dallas, TX
January 3, 2011 - January 22, 2016
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 31194
RIA
Dallas, TX
November 27, 2008 - October 15, 2009
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 31194
BD
Dallas, TX
October 16, 2008 - October 15, 2009
TAMARACK DISTRIBUTORS INC.·CRD# 11181
BD
Dallas, TX
September 1, 2004 - August 13, 2008
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 103848
BD
Portland, ME
August 15, 2003 - July 23, 2004
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC·CRD# 31194
BD
New York, NY
March 2, 1998 - May 30, 2002
DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED·CRD# 7600
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January 2, 1998 - March 2, 1998
RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.·CRD# 6663
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Dallas, TX
March 11, 1993 - January 2, 1998
PERSHING LLC·CRD# 7560
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Jersey City, NJ
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Current Firm

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
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)

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

92

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HILLTOP FIRM BROCHURE 03/27/2026 (3/30/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HILLTOP SECURITIES HOLDINGS, LLCPARENT—
ALEXANDER, LAURA BONNELLBOARD DIRECTOR2900382
BARTOLOTTA, MICHAEL GEORGEBOARD DIRECTOR1620103
COYA, SCOTT ANDREWCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2511281
EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4326551
EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAELBOARD DIRECTOR4326551
LEVENTHAL, LAURABOARD DIRECTOR1175259
LEVENTHAL, LAURATREASURER/CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER1175259
MEDANICH, DAVID KINGBOARD DIRECTOR1030727
PINEDA, ROMEO LINSANGANPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2193669
SOBEL, JONATHAN SCOTTCHAIRMAN1540818
WINGES, MARTIN BRADLEYCEO/PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR1929509
WITTNEBEN, BRIAN LANEGENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY4861905

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

5,592

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,507,522,526

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

56

Arbitration

22

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/22/2026Cover PageReport
08/21/2025Cover PageReport
07/26/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1] Highland Park High School Alumni Assoc; Not for Profit / Charity - attend meetings and support the Highland Park High school Alumni Association - Board member - no compensation - Aprx 4 hours per year during business hours - Aprx 8 hours a year during non-business hours - start date 08/01/2017 - projected end date 08/02/2022 - Dallas Texas - no conflicts of interest. 2] Salesmanship Club of Dallas; Not for Profit / Charity - Member of program Development and Evaluation Committee, ATT Byron Nelson volunteer and Life Member Involvement Chair - Member of Salesmanship Club -0 compensation - 1 hour per week and 40+ hours during Byron Nelson Championship. during business hours - hours during non-business hours vary - start date 08/31/2002 - Dallas, TX - no conflicts of interest

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
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.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(1/22/2016)
RR
Colorado
(1/22/2016)
RR
Florida
(3/13/2025)
RR
Kansas
(1/22/2016)
RR
Missouri
(1/22/2016)
RR
New Mexico
(1/22/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/22/2016)
RR
Texas
(1/22/2016)
IAR
Texas
(12/15/2017)
RR
Virgin Islands
(1/4/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/12/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2017About the Series 66 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 2008About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1993About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1992About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations

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