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Scott R. Hadley

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES
Chicago, IL 60606-3414
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CRD#: 5186764
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Professional summary


Scott Roland Hadley, who also goes by Scott R Hadley, Scott Hadley, is a registered financial professional currently at HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Scott is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Scott has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Scott R Hadley | Scott Hadley

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 17, 2025 - Present

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
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CRD#: 116681
Chicago, IL
Past

February 20, 2024 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

February 20, 2024 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 20, 2024 - October 11, 2024

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

February 20, 2024 - July 1, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 3, 2021 - March 14, 2024

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37404
MIAMI, FL
Past

November 4, 2008 - March 14, 2024

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
MIAMI, FL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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.

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Alabama
(7/17/2025)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
(7/21/2025)
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
(7/17/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/25/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA

Current Firm


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HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Mailing Address
200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606-3414
Phone number
(312) 962-3800
Established
Illinois since 06/28/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SMITH, SCOTT DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2523535

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information


HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681Chicago, IL 60606-3414

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