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Paul J. O'toole
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK
Dallas, TX 75201
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CRD#: 5188807
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Professional summary
Paul Jonathan O'toole, CIMA®, who also goes by Paul O'toole, Paul Jonathan Otoole, is a registered financial advisor currently at MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC. located in Dallas, Texas and HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. located in Dallas, Texas.
Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Paul has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Paul O'toole | Paul Jonathan Otoole
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
March 25, 2025 - Present
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
Office #1: 717 N. Harwood Street Suite 3400, Dallas, TX 75201RIA
BD
CRD#: 17587
Dallas, TX
Current
March 25, 2025 - Present
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 717 N. Harwood Street Suite 3400, Dallas, TX 75201RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
Dallas, TX
Current
March 25, 2025 - Present
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
Office #1: 717 N. Harwood Street Suite 3400, Dallas, TX 75201RIA
BD
CRD#: 17587
Dallas, TX
Current
March 25, 2025 - Present
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 717 N. Harwood Street Suite 3400, Dallas, TX 75201RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
Dallas, TX
Past
February 2, 2016 - April 3, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
February 2, 2016 - April 3, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
May 9, 2014 - June 5, 2015
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
SANFORD, FL
Past
April 21, 2014 - June 5, 2015
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
SANFORD, FL
Past
January 3, 2011 - January 30, 2014
J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 102920
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 26, 2010 - January 3, 2011
JPMORGAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 104234
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
July 19, 2007 - December 31, 2009
GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 487
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
May 9, 2007 - June 20, 2007
E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 29106
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
August 3, 2006 - April 27, 2007
ECHOTRADE LLC
BD
CRD#: 42239
PHOENIX, AZ
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
South Carolina(3/25/2025)
IAR
South Carolina(3/25/2025)
RR
Texas(3/25/2025)
IAR
Texas(3/26/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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 | 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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Company Information
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
CRD#: 6220Dallas, TX 75201TRUST BUT VERIFY
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