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Ellen M. Meenan

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES
Chicago, IL 60606-3414
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CRD#: 2317152
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Professional summary

Ellen Marie Meenan is a registered financial professional currently at HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Ellen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Ellen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

April 1, 2026 - Present

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
BD
CRD#: 116681
Chicago, IL
Past

July 25, 2025 - April 8, 2026

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
St. Louis Park, MN
Past

October 4, 2019 - July 21, 2025

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

June 10, 2011 - November 17, 2014

WALLEYE TRADING LLC

BD
CRD#: 136196
WAYZATA, MN
Past

April 15, 1997 - November 24, 1998

DEEPHAVEN MARKET NEUTRAL TRADING LIMITED

BD
CRD#: 41101
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

May 21, 1996 - December 18, 1996

TRADETECH SECURITIES L.P.

BD
CRD#: 31131
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 5, 1993 - May 13, 1994

RAS TRADING, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 31087
CHICAGO, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Minnesota
(4/1/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/2/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/31/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/4/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 3/22/2019
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 7/28/1993
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/3/1993
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SMITH, SCOTT DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2523535

Disclosures

Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681Chicago, IL 60606-3414

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