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John S. Klingensmith
HILLTOP SECURITIES | Account Vice President
Amherst, NY
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CRD#: 6005834
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Professional summary
John Scott Klingensmith is a registered financial advisor currently at HILLTOP SECURITIES INC. located in Amherst, New York.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.
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Yes
Aliases
None
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 31, 2025 - Present
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
Amherst, NY
Current
October 31, 2025 - Present
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6220
Amherst, NY
Past
June 27, 2025 - November 7, 2025
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 31194
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past
June 27, 2025 - November 7, 2025
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 31194
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past
October 15, 2013 - July 25, 2025
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
BUFFALO, NY
Past
October 15, 2013 - July 25, 2025
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
BUFFALO, NY
Past
October 17, 2012 - October 23, 2013
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
BUFFALO, NY
Past
August 28, 2012 - October 23, 2013
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
BUFFALO, NY
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
California(10/31/2025)
RR
Connecticut(10/31/2025)
RR
Florida(10/31/2025)
RR
Illinois(10/31/2025)
RR
Indiana(10/31/2025)
RR
Maine(10/31/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(10/31/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(10/31/2025)
RR
New York(10/31/2025)
IAR
New York(10/31/2025)
RR
North Carolina(10/31/2025)
RR
Ohio(10/31/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/31/2025)
RR
Rhode Island(10/31/2025)
RR
Tennessee(10/31/2025)
RR
Texas(10/31/2025)
IAR
Texas(10/31/2025)
RR
Washington(10/31/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(10/31/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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 | BOARD DIRECTOR | 4326551 |
| EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAEL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4326551 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | TREASURER/CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1175259 |
| LEVENTHAL, LAURA | BOARD DIRECTOR | 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.
Account Vice PresidentCRD#: 6220Amherst, NYTRUST BUT VERIFY
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