Plano, TX Office

Mariela Ponce Gomez is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, and COMPASS Bank from 2015 to 2021. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed account programs and retirement-plan fiduciary services through an open-architecture platform, with a distinctive custody capability and access to diverse investment strategies.

Robert Harty Jr. is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. in Plano, Texas, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hilltop Securities since 2012, following earlier positions at Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC and UBS Financial Services. He serves on the board of advisers for TPC Craig Ranch and is a committee member of the TPC Craig Ranch Host Committee, supporting the hosting of the Byron Nelson golf tournament. Additionally, he is a board member of the Ferndale Fishing Club, where he contributes to strategic planning and member relations. Hilltop Securities serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and broker-dealer services including managed accounts, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm provides an open-architecture platform utilizing third-party technology and managers, and distinguishes itself through integrated custody, banking, and market-making capabilities.

Walter Anthony Jr. is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2008. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofit, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.25 billion in assets and offers a range of investment programs and fiduciary services through an open-architecture platform with various adviser- and manager-based solutions.

John Allen Jr. is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments, BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, BBVA Securities Inc., Compass Bank, and TD Ameritrade. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofit, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed account programs through an open-architecture platform and features custody capabilities and co-advisory municipal bond strategies that distinguish its operational approach.

Steven Sarkissian is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Plano, Texas, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience and has been with Hilltop Securities for 17 years. Hilltop Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and broker-dealer services, offering managed accounts, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm combines custody, banking, and market-making capabilities, providing access to both third-party and firm-sponsored investment strategies.

Laura Fleites Rodriguez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Plano, TX. She has previously worked at Munn Gray & Associates and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Hilltop Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services on an open-architecture platform that combines third-party and firm-sponsored investment strategies.

James Bussey is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Hilltop Securities Inc. offers brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an open-architecture platform and provides a range of managed account programs alongside fiduciary and consulting services under ERISA arrangements.

James Martin is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Hilltop Securities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Martin is involved in entertainment through BYO Musicians, where he plays guitar and books music engagements for events. Hilltop Securities serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement-plan sponsors, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm combines custody, banking, and market-making capabilities and employs an open-architecture platform with both third-party and firm-sponsored investment strategies.

John Ramey is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Industrial Alliance. Hilltop Securities Inc. offers brokerage, execution, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture investment platform featuring multiple managed account programs and provides a range of portfolio management and fiduciary services.

Daniel Collins is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at PNC Investments, BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., and COMPASS Bank. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofit, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.25 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio management programs and fiduciary services through an open-architecture platform.