JE
Jacob A. Edwards
HILLTOP SECURITIES
Dallas, TX 75225
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CRD#: 4638973
JE
Professional summary
Jacob Andrew Edwards, who also goes by Jacob A Edwards, Jake Edwards, is a registered financial advisor currently at HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. located in Dallas, Texas.
Jacob is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Jacob has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jacob A Edwards | Jake Edwards
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 25, 2016 - Present
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 8201 Preston Rd. Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75225RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
Dallas, TX
Current
January 22, 2016 - Present
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 8201 Preston Rd. Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75225RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
Dallas, TX
Past
May 10, 2017 - July 24, 2019
FSW ADVISORY SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 148818
Dallas, TX
Past
April 18, 2012 - December 31, 2016
FSW ADVISORY SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 148818
DALLAS, TX
Past
September 18, 2006 - January 22, 2016
FIRST SOUTHWEST COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 316
DALLAS, TX
Past
June 24, 2003 - September 21, 2006
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
DALLAS, TX
Past
May 19, 2003 - September 21, 2006
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
DALLAS, TX
Past
May 19, 2003 - September 21, 2006
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
DALLAS, TX
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
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
Arizona(9/16/2019)
IAR
Arizona(9/17/2019)
RR
California(1/22/2016)
RR
Colorado(1/22/2016)
IAR
Colorado(3/1/2016)
RR
Connecticut(6/17/2024)
RR
Florida(1/22/2016)
RR
Georgia(1/22/2016)
RR
Idaho(6/17/2024)
RR
Illinois(2/7/2022)
RR
Kansas(3/4/2020)
RR
Louisiana(1/22/2016)
RR
Maryland(1/22/2016)
IAR
Maryland(8/11/2020)
RR
Massachusetts(1/22/2016)
IAR
Massachusetts(7/21/2020)
RR
Mississippi(9/13/2022)
RR
Nevada(8/11/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(1/22/2016)
RR
New Jersey(9/12/2025)
RR
New Mexico(3/4/2020)
RR
New York(1/22/2016)
RR
North Carolina(6/7/2024)
RR
Ohio(6/17/2024)
IAR
Ohio(6/17/2025)
RR
Oregon(6/17/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/21/2020)
RR
Rhode Island(6/17/2024)
RR
South Carolina(6/17/2024)
RR
Texas(1/22/2016)
IAR
Texas(1/25/2016)
RR
Virginia(1/22/2016)
RR
Washington(1/22/2016)
IAR
Washington(12/26/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General 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
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