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Eric M. Schindler
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK
La Mesa, CA 91942
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CRD#: 5711308
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Professional summary
Eric Michael Schindler, who also goes by Michael Schindler, is a registered financial advisor currently at MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC. located in La Mesa, California.
Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Eric has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael Schindler
Other business activities
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1. 04/21/2016 - OWNER AND LANDLORD/ REAL ESTATE RENTAL/ 0%/ 9917 LEAVESLY TRAIL SANTEE CA 92071
2. 04/21/2016 - SCHINDLER FINANCIAL GROUP/ DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS)/ 100%/ LA MESA, CA.
3. 5/16/2017 - Schindler Wealth Management - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 03/01/2017 - 40 Hours Per Month/4 Hours During Securities Trading.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 3, 2025 - Present
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
Office #1: 7777 Alvarado Rd. Suite 621, La Mesa, CA 91942RIA
BD
CRD#: 17587
La Mesa, CA
Current
February 3, 2025 - Present
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
Office #1: 7777 Alvarado Rd. Suite 621, La Mesa, CA 91942RIA
BD
CRD#: 17587
La Mesa, CA
Past
April 22, 2016 - February 11, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
LA MESA, CA
Past
April 21, 2016 - February 11, 2025
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
LA MESA, CA
Past
October 5, 2015 - April 21, 2016
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10299
LA MESA, CA
Past
July 6, 2012 - April 21, 2016
CETERA ADVISORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 10299
LA MESA, CA
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".
MI
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
BROKERS TRANSACTION SERVICES, INC. | SWS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SWS FINANCIAL SERVICES | SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC. | MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC. | HILLTOP SECURITIES INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
CRD#: 17587 / SEC#: 801-60812, 8-35475
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/1/2004 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2002 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Cancelled)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/23/2002 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/5/2001 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2002 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)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(2/3/2025)
IAR
Arizona(3/4/2025)
RR
Arkansas(2/3/2025)
IAR
Arkansas(2/27/2025)
RR
California(2/3/2025)
IAR
California(2/3/2025)
RR
Colorado(2/3/2025)
IAR
Colorado(2/20/2025)
RR
Florida(2/3/2025)
IAR
Florida(2/20/2025)
RR
Georgia(2/3/2025)
IAR
Georgia(2/24/2025)
RR
Hawaii(2/3/2025)
IAR
Hawaii(2/20/2025)
RR
Idaho(2/3/2025)
IAR
Idaho(2/21/2025)
RR
Illinois(2/3/2025)
IAR
Illinois(3/10/2025)
RR
Indiana(2/3/2025)
IAR
Indiana(2/20/2025)
RR
Michigan(2/3/2025)
IAR
Michigan(2/21/2025)
RR
Mississippi(2/3/2025)
IAR
Mississippi(2/25/2025)
RR
Missouri(2/3/2025)
IAR
Missouri(2/20/2025)
RR
Montana(2/3/2025)
IAR
Montana(2/26/2025)
RR
Nevada(2/3/2025)
IAR
Nevada(2/20/2025)
RR
New Mexico(2/3/2025)
IAR
New Mexico(2/20/2025)
RR
North Carolina(2/3/2025)
IAR
North Carolina(2/20/2025)
RR
Oklahoma(2/3/2025)
IAR
Oklahoma(2/24/2025)
RR
Oregon(2/3/2025)
IAR
Oregon(2/25/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/3/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania(2/20/2025)
RR
South Carolina(8/4/2025)
IAR
South Carolina(8/8/2025)
RR
South Dakota(2/3/2025)
IAR
South Dakota(2/20/2025)
RR
Tennessee(2/3/2025)
RR
Texas(2/3/2025)
IAR
Texas(2/3/2025)
RR
Utah(2/3/2025)
IAR
Utah(2/20/2025)
RR
Vermont(2/3/2025)
IAR
Vermont(2/20/2025)
RR
Virginia(2/3/2025)
IAR
Virginia(2/20/2025)
RR
Washington(2/3/2025)
IAR
Washington(2/19/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
MI
MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
BROKERS TRANSACTION SERVICES, INC. | SWS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SWS FINANCIAL SERVICES | SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, INC. | MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC. | HILLTOP SECURITIES INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.
CRD#: 17587 / SEC#: 801-60812, 8-35475
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/1/2004 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2002 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Cancelled)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/23/2002 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/18/2002 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/5/2001 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2002 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/18/2002 Terminated)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) 859-1800
Established
Texas since 01/07/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
98
SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HILLTOP SECURITIES HOLDINGS, LLC | PARENT | |
| ALEXANDER, LAURA BONNELL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 2900382 |
| COYA, SCOTT ANDREW | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2511281 |
| EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAEL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4326551 |
| EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAEL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 4326551 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | TREASURER | 1175259 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1175259 |
| MCCAFFREY, SCOTT EDWARD | MANAGING DIRECTOR - HEAD OF MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC. | 3076398 |
| MEDANICH, DAVID KING | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1030727 |
| MUSCHALEK, JOHN RICHARD | BOARD DIRECTOR | 2226859 |
| MUSCHALEK, JOHN RICHARD | PRESIDENT | 2226859 |
| TEMPLE, WILLIAM BARRY | MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL | 2357830 |
| WINGES, MARTIN BRADLEY | CEO | 1929509 |
| WINGES, MARTIN BRADLEY | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1929509 |
| WITTNEBEN, BRIAN LANE | GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY | 4861905 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,850 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,337,377,801 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 10 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
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
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