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Carl E. Richardson

HILLTOP SECURITIES
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
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CRD#: 502307
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Professional summary


Carl Edward Richardson is a registered financial professional currently at HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. located in Sherman Oaks, California.

Carl is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1977. Carl has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 1, 2020 - Present

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 15301 Ventura Blvd Building B, Suite 410, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
Sherman Oaks, CA
Past

August 5, 2003 - January 22, 2020

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 9, 2002 - August 28, 2003

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 20, 1999 - September 25, 2002

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 17, 1984 - February 16, 1999

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 2, 1984 - November 5, 1984

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

May 20, 1982 - September 28, 1984

BECKER PARIBAS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7635
Past

April 3, 1981 - April 12, 1982

MARSHALL AND MEYER BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7254
Past

March 28, 1979 - May 30, 1980

TRIPP & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 6967
Past

June 1, 1978 - November 18, 1981

DRYSDALE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1685
Past

December 5, 1977 - May 10, 1978

UMIC, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5974

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.

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

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Alabama
(5/10/2021)
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Alaska
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Arizona
(9/1/2020)
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Arkansas
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California
(9/1/2020)
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Colorado
(9/1/2020)
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Connecticut
(11/16/2020)
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Delaware
(5/10/2021)
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District of Columbia
(5/10/2021)
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Florida
(5/10/2021)
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Georgia
(5/10/2021)
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Hawaii
(9/1/2020)
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Idaho
(5/10/2021)
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Illinois
(5/10/2021)
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Indiana
(5/10/2021)
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Iowa
(5/10/2021)
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Kansas
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Kentucky
(5/10/2021)
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Louisiana
(5/10/2021)
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Maine
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Maryland
(10/29/2020)
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
(5/10/2021)
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Mississippi
(5/10/2021)
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Missouri
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Montana
(9/1/2020)
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Nebraska
(5/10/2021)
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Nevada
(5/10/2021)
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New Hampshire
(5/10/2021)
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New Jersey
(9/22/2020)
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New Mexico
(5/10/2021)
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New York
(12/10/2020)
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North Carolina
(3/26/2021)
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North Dakota
(5/10/2021)
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Ohio
(5/11/2021)
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Oklahoma
(5/10/2021)
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Oregon
(9/1/2020)
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Pennsylvania
(10/9/2020)
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Puerto Rico
(6/28/2023)
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Rhode Island
(5/10/2021)
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South Carolina
(5/10/2021)
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South Dakota
(5/10/2021)
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Tennessee
(5/10/2021)
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Texas
(9/1/2020)
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Utah
(10/5/2020)
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Vermont
(5/10/2021)
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Virgin Islands
(6/28/2023)
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Virginia
(5/10/2021)
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Washington
(9/1/2020)
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West Virginia
(5/10/2021)
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Wisconsin
(5/10/2021)
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Wyoming
(5/10/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/23/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 1/9/1978
Registered Representative Examination
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#: 6220Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

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