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Sara A. Desens
HILLTOP SECURITIES
Ontario, NY
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CRD#: 4675378
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Professional summary
Sara Ann Desens, who also goes by Sara A Desens, Sarah A Desens, Sara Ann Walsh Ms., Sara Walsh, is a registered financial professional currently at HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. located in Ontario, New York.
Sara is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Sara has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 50, Series 7 and Series 54 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Sara A Desens | Sarah A Desens | Sara Ann Walsh Ms. | Sara Walsh
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 14, 2021 - Present
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
Ontario, NY
Past
June 18, 2009 - January 22, 2014
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
BD
CRD#: 463
BOSTON, MA
Past
January 16, 2006 - June 25, 2008
UBS SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7654
BOSTON, MA
Past
May 11, 2005 - January 16, 2006
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
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. | 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.
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
Connecticut(1/5/2023)
RR
Delaware(1/5/2023)
RR
Florida(1/5/2023)
RR
Maine(1/5/2023)
RR
Maryland(1/5/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(1/5/2023)
RR
New Hampshire(1/5/2023)
RR
New Jersey(1/5/2023)
RR
New Mexico(1/5/2023)
RR
New York(10/8/2021)
RR
North Carolina(1/5/2023)
RR
Ohio(1/5/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/5/2023)
RR
Rhode Island(1/5/2023)
RR
South Carolina(1/5/2023)
RR
Texas(1/5/2023)
RR
Vermont(1/5/2023)
RR
Virginia(1/5/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 6/11/2021
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
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 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4326551 |
| EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAEL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 4326551 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1175259 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | TREASURER/CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 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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