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George J. Schopper
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK
River Falls, WI
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CRD#: 414954
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Professional summary
George John Schopper, who also goes by George J. Schmieglitz, is a registered financial advisor currently at MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC. located in River Falls, Wisconsin.
George is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1972. George has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 5, PC, Series 1, Series 000, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
George J. Schmieglitz
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
March 17, 2018 - Present
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 17587
River Falls, WI
Current
July 8, 2010 - Present
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 17587
River Falls, WI
Past
March 1, 2010 - July 9, 2010
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
MINOCQUA, WI
Past
May 13, 2004 - March 9, 2010
GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC
BD
CRD#: 17609
MINOCQUA, WI
Past
August 16, 2000 - June 11, 2004
HOWE BARNES HOEFER & ARNETT, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2240
CHICAGO, IL
Past
September 25, 1995 - August 29, 2000
MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2764
CHICAGO, IL
Past
August 2, 1972 - September 26, 1995
RODMAN & RENSHAW INC.
BD
CRD#: 724
CHICAGO, IL
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".
MI
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
BROKERS TRANSACTION SERVICES, INC. | SWS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SWS FINANCIAL SERVICES | SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC. | MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC. | HILLTOP SECURITIES INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
CRD#: 17587 / SEC#: 801-60812, 8-35475
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/1/2004 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2002 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Cancelled)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/23/2002 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/5/2001 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2002 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)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
California(1/6/2022)
RR
Colorado(11/11/2025)
RR
Florida(1/4/2023)
RR
Georgia(7/8/2010)
RR
Hawaii(5/4/2011)
RR
Illinois(7/8/2010)
RR
New Mexico(7/8/2010)
RR
Oregon(7/1/2024)
RR
West Virginia(7/8/2010)
RR
Wisconsin(7/8/2010)
IAR
Wisconsin(3/17/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/9/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/20/1981
Interest Rate Options ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 6/1/1977
AMEX Put and Call ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/26/1972
Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 000
Date: 5/23/1972
General Securities Principal ExaminationPrincipal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
MI
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
BROKERS TRANSACTION SERVICES, INC. | SWS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SWS FINANCIAL SERVICES | SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC. | MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC. | HILLTOP SECURITIES INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
CRD#: 17587 / SEC#: 801-60812, 8-35475
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/1/2004 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2002 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Cancelled)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/23/2002 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/5/2001 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2002 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)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) 859-1800
Established
Texas since 01/07/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
98
SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HILLTOP SECURITIES HOLDINGS, LLC | PARENT | |
| ALEXANDER, LAURA BONNELL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 2900382 |
| COYA, SCOTT ANDREW | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2511281 |
| EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAEL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4326551 |
| EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAEL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 4326551 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | TREASURER | 1175259 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1175259 |
| MCCAFFREY, SCOTT EDWARD | MANAGING DIRECTOR - HEAD OF MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC. | 3076398 |
| MEDANICH, DAVID KING | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1030727 |
| MUSCHALEK, JOHN RICHARD | BOARD DIRECTOR | 2226859 |
| MUSCHALEK, JOHN RICHARD | PRESIDENT | 2226859 |
| TEMPLE, WILLIAM BARRY | MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL | 2357830 |
| WINGES, MARTIN BRADLEY | CEO | 1929509 |
| WINGES, MARTIN BRADLEY | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1929509 |
| WITTNEBEN, BRIAN LANE | GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY | 4861905 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,850 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,337,377,801 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 10 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
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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