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Kermit Johns

HILLTOP SECURITIES
AUSTIN, TX
·CRD# 2949339·29 years experience

Professional Summary

Kermit Johns is a registered financial advisor currently at HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. located in Austin, Texas. Kermit is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Kermit has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 6TO, Series 7, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 6220
RIA
BD
7000 North Mopac Expressway Suite 400, Austin, TX 78731
January 20, 2023 - Present
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 6220
RIA
BD
7000 North Mopac Expressway Suite 400, Austin, TX 78731
August 1, 2026 - Present
WORTHPOINTE·CRD# 143996
RIA
Austin, TX
January 27, 2012 - February 22, 2023
JOHNS & WILKINSON LLC·CRD# 140580
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January 27, 2009 - March 20, 2012
ADAPTIVE WEALTH ENGINEERING·CRD# 111243
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April 24, 2006 - August 13, 2012
SII INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 2225
RIA
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December 1, 2004 - March 3, 2006
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WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
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August 1, 2003 - December 6, 2004
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 8503
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January 2, 2002 - August 1, 2003
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 8503
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New York, NY
December 31, 2001 - January 27, 2003
CHRISTOPHER STREET FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 10250
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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)

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

92

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

HILLTOP FIRM BROCHURE 03/27/2026 (3/30/2026)

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
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 Accounts

5,592

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,507,522,526

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

56

Arbitration

22

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/22/2026Cover PageReport
08/21/2025Cover PageReport
07/26/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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.
IAR
Arizona
(2/6/2023)
IAR
California
(1/20/2023)
IAR
Colorado
(1/23/2023)
IAR
Florida
(1/23/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(7/29/2024)
IAR
Hawaii
(2/11/2025)
IAR
Louisiana
(1/23/2023)
IAR
Massachusetts
(5/7/2025)
IAR
New Jersey
(1/20/2023)
IAR
New Mexico
(1/20/2023)
IAR
New York
(1/20/2023)
IAR
Ohio
(1/20/2023)
IAR
Oklahoma
(6/6/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(1/23/2023)
IAR
Texas
(1/20/2023)
IAR
Washington
(6/30/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Apr 2005About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1997About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Aug 2026About the SIE exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2026About the Series 6TO exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2001About the Series 27 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 1997About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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