Silvia Cortez
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES | Marketing and Communications
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 6877004
Professional summary
Silvia Cortez is a registered financial professional currently at HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.
Silvia is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Silvia has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Biography
As the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Silvia leads the team’s marketing efforts. She is primarily responsible for producing, creating and managing content related to brand development. She also facilitates marketing campaigns, creates timelines and coordinates events.
Silvia first joined The Lerner Group as a Private Wealth Associate in 2017. Responsible for client service and operations, she was a support member to our advisors. Prior to joining the team, Silvia worked for a logistics company as a lead accountant, preparing monthly financial statements and reconciliation. She obtained her B.A. in Economics in 2015 from Northeastern Illinois University. Silvia currently holds the SIE (Securities Industry Essentials) and Series 7.
As one of the multilingual members of the team, Silvia is fluent in Spanish. She lives in Chicago and loves exploring the city with her husband and children.
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NoneExperience
Current
August 27, 2020 - Present
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
Office #1: 200 West Madison Street Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60606BD
CRD#: 116681
Chicago, IL
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Exams
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/27/2020
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
HS
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CCM EQUITIES, LLC | UNITED FIDUCIARY SECURITIES, LLC | HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
CRD#: 116681 / SEC#: , 8-53560
BD
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)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLC | PARENT COMPANY | |
| BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPH | CTO | 1530829 |
| COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION | 1813688 |
| GRAY, KENDRA | MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL | 4388082 |
| GRAY, KENDRA | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4388082 |
| KARL, MATTHEW JAMES | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP | 5361093 |
| SMITH, SCOTT DAVID | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2523535 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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Company Information
HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC
Marketing and CommunicationsCRD#: 116681Chicago, IL 60606TRUST BUT VERIFY
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