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Debra A. Hilligoss

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CRD#: 4296687
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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.

Debra Ann Hilligoss, who also goes by Debbie Horn, was a registered financial professional .

Debra is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Debra had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Debbie Horn

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
SCOTT STATE BANK IS LOCATED AT 101 WEST MAIN, PO BOX 245 BETHANY, IL. INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS WITH NETWORKING AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES THROUGH WAYNE HUMMER INVESTMENTS. POSITION IS VICE PRESIDENT AND TRUST OFFICER ROLE WITH� 80 HOURS PER MONTH, OF WHICH 80 HOURS PER MONTH ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. DUTIES INCLUDE OVERSIGHT OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE TRUST DEPARTMENT INCLUDING ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION. MEET WITH TRUST CLIENTS, MAIL REPORTS, MAKE INVESTMENTS. START DATE OF ROLE IS 03/01/2002.� WHI COMPLIANCE HAS REVIEWED THE OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT AND HAVE DETERMINED THAT ACTIVITY: 1.) DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH OR COMPROMISE EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES TO WHI, AND 2.) WILL NOT BE VIEWED BY THE PUBLIC AS PART OF WHI'S BUSINESS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

July 5, 2017 - December 31, 2022

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 875
BETHANY, IL
Past

December 7, 2006 - December 31, 2022

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 875
BETHANY, IL
Past

January 2, 2003 - December 7, 2006

FOCUSED INVESTMENTS L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 37532
BETHANY, IL
Past

September 27, 2001 - December 31, 2002

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL

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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/3/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC
WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC
WAYNE HUMMER & CO. | WINTRUST WEALTH SERVICES | WINTRUST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINTRUST PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | WINTRUST INVESTMENTS, LLC | WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC | WINTRUST INVESTMENTS INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC | WINTRUST INVESTMENTS | WAYNE HUMMER INVESTMENTS L.L.C. | WAYNE HUMMER INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 875 / SEC#: 801-64233, 8-484

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Terminated by SEC on 08/25/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
231 South Lasalle Street 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604
Mailing Address
Po Box 750, Chicago, IL 60606-0750
Phone number
(312) 431-1700
Established
Delaware since 01/31/1996
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
178

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WFA WRAP PROGRAMS BROCHURE (5/20/2024)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WINTRUST BANKSOLE DIRECT OWNER
CARLISLE, PAUL CLAYTONDIRECTOR6314743
CORBETT, JAMES EDWARDCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER2371982
GETZ, BERT ATWATER JRDIRECTOR4588181
GLABE, MARLA FRIEDMANDIRECTOR2339176
HEITMANN, SCOTT KEITHDIRECTOR2351200
KAMRADT, MICHAEL PAULDIRECTOR1562014
MCKINNEY, SUZET MEYLIEUDIRECTOR7069598
SARILLO, CELENA ROLDANDIRECTOR7069597
SILVER, ELLIOTT JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1594446
SMYTH, MICHAEL JCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2802717
SOMMERFIELD, JAMES ALFRED JRSR. COMPLIANCE OFFICER, INSURANCE PRINCIPAL2841304
STAFFORD, INGRID S.DIRECTOR7497076
ZIDAR, THOMAS PATRICKCHAIRMAN & CEO2128329

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,969
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 14,417,827,726

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2024
Cover Page
09/27/2023
12/09/2022

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Company Information


WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

CRD#: 875

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