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Diane L. Lupi

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CRD#: 2697521
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Diane Louise Lupi was a registered financial professional .

Diane is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Diane had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 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 (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 14, 2012 - July 9, 2013

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6220
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

September 29, 2011 - March 23, 2012

CALDWELL INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 104323
NASSAU,
Past

March 2, 2010 - March 10, 2010

PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18334
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

October 29, 2009 - December 2, 2009

JESUP & LAMONT SECURITIES CORP

RIA
CRD#: 39056
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

October 14, 2009 - December 2, 2009

JESUP & LAMONT SECURITIES CORP

BD
CRD#: 39056
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

October 21, 2005 - October 2, 2009

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
TAMARAC, FL
Past

November 5, 2004 - October 21, 2005

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125953
TAMARAC, FL
Past

June 28, 2004 - October 2, 2009

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
TAMARAC, FL
Past

November 8, 2001 - October 16, 2002

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 30, 2000 - July 2, 2004

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 10249
TAMARAC, FL
Past

August 3, 2000 - July 2, 2004

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 31, 2000 - August 31, 2000

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

August 27, 1998 - October 4, 1999

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 18, 1997 - September 2, 1998

MERIT CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30576
WESTPORT, CT
Past

April 8, 1997 - April 23, 1997

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 2, 1996 - March 20, 1997

TUSCANY EQUITY MANAGEMENT CORPORATI0N

BD
CRD#: 20016
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL
Past

November 6, 1996 - December 3, 1996

GKN SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 19415
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 19, 1996 - November 12, 1996

BILTMORE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25023
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/25/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 6220

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