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Ben Brown

CRD# 715720·Registered 1981 - 2001
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Professional Summary

Ben Brown was a registered financial advisor. Ben was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1981 - 2001. Ben had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 27, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

46 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 6220
BD
Dallas, TX
April 20, 1999 - March 26, 2001
BEN BROWN DISCOUNT STOCKBROKER·CRD# 19438
BD
September 3, 1987 - December 5, 1996
TRADESTAR INVESTMENTS,INC.·CRD# 14565
BD
February 27, 1984 - September 16, 1987
KENNEDY, CABOT & CO.·CRD# 2417
BD
July 15, 1982 - June 20, 1983
CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.·CRD# 630
BD
November 6, 1981 - July 23, 1982

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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)

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

92

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HILLTOP FIRM BROCHURE 03/27/2026 (3/30/2026)

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
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 Accounts

5,592

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,507,522,526

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

56

Arbitration

22

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/22/2026Cover PageReport
08/21/2025Cover PageReport
07/26/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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
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BD
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1984About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1980About the Series 7 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Feb 1985About the Series 27 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed May 1984About the Series 24 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Sep 1982About the Series 4 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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