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Ronald L. Gershon

HILLTOP SECURITIES
Park City, UT
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CRD#: 2243116
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Professional summary


Ronald Lee Gershon, who also goes by Saale Gershon, is a registered financial advisor currently at HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. located in Park City, Utah.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Ronald has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Saale Gershon

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.
G & M Ventures; Non-investment related; Los Angeles, CA; Real estate holding company; Partner; Started March 2, 2018; 3 hrs/mo; zero hrs/mo during business hours.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 15, 2022 - Present

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
Park City, UT
Current

July 15, 2022 - Present

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 15301 Ventura Blvd Building B, Suite 410, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
Sherman Oaks, CA
Past

November 7, 2007 - July 22, 2022

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
PARK CITY, UT
Past

April 15, 2003 - November 12, 2007

OPPENHEIMER ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 105559
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 2003 - April 15, 2003

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
PARK CITY, UT
Past

January 3, 2003 - July 22, 2022

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
PARK CITY, UT
Past

May 6, 2002 - January 3, 2003

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 630
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 23, 2000 - January 3, 2003

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 28, 1995 - June 23, 2000

U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14455
GLENDALE, CA
Past

June 22, 1992 - February 6, 1995

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(8/8/2022)
RR
California
(7/15/2022)
IAR
California
(7/15/2022)
RR
Colorado
(7/20/2022)
IAR
Colorado
(6/22/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(7/19/2022)
IAR
Connecticut
(6/22/2023)
RR
Florida
(7/18/2022)
IAR
Florida
(12/1/2022)
RR
Georgia
(7/19/2022)
RR
Illinois
(10/24/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(7/19/2022)
IAR
Louisiana
(10/25/2022)
RR
Nevada
(7/29/2022)
IAR
Nevada
(5/6/2025)
RR
New York
(7/19/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(7/27/2022)
RR
Texas
(7/15/2022)
IAR
Texas
(7/18/2022)
RR
Utah
(7/18/2022)
IAR
Utah
(7/18/2022)
RR
Virginia
(7/18/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(6/22/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/24/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law 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.
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)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

HILLTOP HORIZON PROGRAM BROCHURE 11/12/2025 (11/12/2025)

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
MUSCHALEK, JOHN RICHARDBOARD DIRECTOR2226859
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 Accounts5,181
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,254,166,069

Disclosures


Regulatory Event56
Arbitration22

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/21/2025
Cover Page
07/26/2024
07/20/2023

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Company Information


HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 6220Park City, UT

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