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John K. Taggart

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES
Dallas, TX 75225
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CRD#: 7919746
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John K TaggartHIGHTOWER SECURITIES

Professional summary

John K Taggart, who also goes by Jack Taggart, John K Taggart V, is a registered financial professional currently at HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2025. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

Aliases

Jack Taggart | John K Taggart V

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 14, 2026 - Present

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 8411 Preston Road Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75225
BD
CRD#: 116681
Dallas, TX
Past

March 14, 2025 - September 11, 2026

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
CHARLOTTESVLE, VA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
Texas
(9/14/2026)

Exams

What does exam status mean?
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Status Unavailable
Passed: 8/15/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Status Unavailable
Passed: 12/20/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Status Unavailable
Passed: 3/14/2025
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Status Unavailable
Passed: 8/15/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
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)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HIGHTOWER HOLDING, LLCPARENT COMPANY
BESSO, DOUGLAS JOSEPHCTO1530829
COVIELLO, BARRY ANTHONYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL FIELD SUPERVISION1813688
GRAY, KENDRACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4388082
GRAY, KENDRAMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL4388082
KARL, MATTHEW JAMESPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER (PFO) & FINOP5361093
SANGEKAR, JASON ACHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5159857

Disclosures

Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

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Company Information

HIGHTOWER SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 116681Dallas, TX 75225

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