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Mark E. Travis

HILLTOP SECURITIES
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216
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CRD#: 4651376
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Professional summary


Mark Edward Travis, who also goes by Mark Travis, is a registered financial advisor currently at HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. located in San Antonio, Texas.

Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Mark has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Mark Travis

Other business activities


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HEARTGIFT SAN ANTONIO, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 1602 NORTH LOOP 1604 WEST #LL-102, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78248, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; START DATE: 10/01/2014; 1 HR/WEEK NOT DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES INCLUDE ADVISEMENT, OVERSIGHT OF POLICIES, PLANNING AND EVALUATION

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

August 11, 2023 - Present

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 70 Northeast Loop 410 Suite 750, San Antonio, TX 78216
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Current

August 11, 2023 - Present

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 70 Northeast Loop 410 Suite 750, San Antonio, TX 78216
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

June 15, 2011 - September 28, 2023

SWBC INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 140994
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

June 15, 2011 - September 28, 2023

SWBC INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133715
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

May 19, 2004 - June 16, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

June 2, 2003 - June 16, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAN ANTONIO, TX

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.

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
(8/11/2023)
IAR
Arizona
(11/24/2023)
RR
California
(8/11/2023)
IAR
California
(11/16/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/20/2023)
IAR
Florida
(9/21/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(8/11/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(11/27/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/11/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(11/17/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/11/2023)
IAR
Texas
(8/11/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/10/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 10/14/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
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.
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#: 6220San Antonio, TX 78216

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