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Ellen M. Payne

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CRD#: 6968465
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Professional summary

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Ellen M Payne was a registered financial professional .

Ellen is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2020. Ellen had worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, Series 50, Series 52TO and SIE exams.

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No

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Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

August 24, 2020 - July 29, 2021

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 6220
DALLAS, TX

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: 10/20/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 50
Date: 9/21/2020
Municipal Advisor Representative Qualification Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 8/24/2020
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/19/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

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)
HILLTOP WRAP BROCHURE 08/29/2025 (8/29/2025)
HILLTOP FIRM BROCHURE 08/29/2025 (8/29/2025)

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 MICHAELBOARD DIRECTOR4326551
EDGE, JOSEPH MICHAELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4326551
LEVENTHAL, LAURATREASURER/CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER1175259
LEVENTHAL, LAURABOARD DIRECTOR1175259
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
Report
07/26/2024
Cover Page
Report
07/20/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 6220

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