Charles A. Willis
Professional summary
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Charles A Willis, who also goes by Charlie Willis, was a registered financial professional .
Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Charles had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
October 12, 2009 - January 14, 2019
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
October 12, 2009 - January 14, 2019
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
June 1, 2009 - November 2, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY
June 1, 2009 - November 2, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY
July 8, 1997 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
July 31, 1993 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
January 23, 1992 - July 31, 1993
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 6220 / SEC#: 801-55529, 8-45123
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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 | 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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