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Louis J. Crotti

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CRD#: 57771
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Professional summary


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Louis John Crotti was a registered financial professional .

Louis is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1971. Louis had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 000, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


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 (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 7, 2008 - October 23, 2012

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6220
BLOOMFIELD, NJ
Past

September 14, 1996 - November 9, 2007

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 13, 1995 - August 29, 1996

RODMAN & RENSHAW INC.

BD
CRD#: 724
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 30, 1991 - September 6, 1995

INTESA SANPAOLO IMI SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 19418
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 11, 1989 - April 30, 1991

MABON, NUGENT & CO.

BD
CRD#: 2617
Past

July 26, 1988 - May 20, 1989

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

November 7, 1980 - June 21, 1988

NATIVE NATIONS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 334
Past

March 28, 1979 - October 26, 1980

STUART BROTHERS

BD
CRD#: 3528
Past

October 31, 1978 - March 5, 1979

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

January 10, 1978 - October 15, 1978

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
Past

September 30, 1975 - December 16, 1977

KUHN LOEB & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 2485
Past

November 10, 1971 - November 14, 1975

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/30/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 000
Date: 11/8/1971
General Securities Principal Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/8/1971
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

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#: 6220

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