JW
Joseph H. Weatherford
HILLTOP SECURITIES
Memphis, TN 38119
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CRD#: 2487083
JW
Professional summary
Joseph Heiskell Weatherford IV is a registered financial professional currently at HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. located in Memphis, Tennessee.
Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Joseph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 15, 2026 - Present
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 5350 Poplar Avenue Suite 150, Memphis, TN 38119RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
Memphis, TN
Past
September 16, 2024 - February 19, 2026
FHN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 46346
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
June 24, 2003 - September 10, 2024
SOUTHSTATE SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 6950
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
March 24, 2003 - July 7, 2003
NBC CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18229
MEMPHIS, TN
Past
April 25, 2001 - March 19, 2003
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
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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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
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Alabama(4/15/2026)
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Alaska(4/15/2026)
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Arizona(4/15/2026)
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Arkansas(4/15/2026)
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California(4/15/2026)
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Colorado(4/15/2026)
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Connecticut(4/15/2026)
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Delaware(4/15/2026)
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District of Columbia(4/15/2026)
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Florida(4/15/2026)
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Georgia(4/15/2026)
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Hawaii(4/15/2026)
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Idaho(4/15/2026)
RR
Illinois(4/15/2026)
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Indiana(4/15/2026)
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Iowa(4/15/2026)
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Kansas(4/15/2026)
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Kentucky(4/15/2026)
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Louisiana(4/15/2026)
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Maine(4/15/2026)
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Maryland(4/15/2026)
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Massachusetts(4/15/2026)
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Michigan(4/15/2026)
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Minnesota(4/15/2026)
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Mississippi(4/15/2026)
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Missouri(4/15/2026)
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Montana(4/15/2026)
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Nebraska(4/15/2026)
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Nevada(4/15/2026)
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New Hampshire(4/15/2026)
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New Jersey(4/15/2026)
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New Mexico(4/15/2026)
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New York(4/15/2026)
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North Carolina(4/15/2026)
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North Dakota(4/15/2026)
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Ohio(4/15/2026)
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Oklahoma(4/15/2026)
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Oregon(4/15/2026)
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Pennsylvania(4/15/2026)
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Puerto Rico(4/15/2026)
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Rhode Island(4/15/2026)
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South Carolina(4/15/2026)
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South Dakota(4/15/2026)
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Tennessee(4/15/2026)
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Texas(4/15/2026)
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Utah(4/15/2026)
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Vermont(4/15/2026)
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Virgin Islands(4/15/2026)
RR
Virginia(4/15/2026)
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Washington(4/15/2026)
RR
West Virginia(4/15/2026)
RR
Wisconsin(4/15/2026)
RR
Wyoming(4/15/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/16/2024
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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. | 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 | BOARD DIRECTOR | 4326551 |
| EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAEL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4326551 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | TREASURER/CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1175259 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | BOARD DIRECTOR | 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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Company Information
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 6220Memphis, TN 38119TRUST BUT VERIFY
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