DALLAS, Sept. 25, 2025 – The Bond Buyer has named Connor Benoit, Senior Vice President and Investment Banker at HilltopSecurities, as one of its 2025 Rising Stars. Now in its 10th year, the Rising Stars program honors municipal finance professionals under the age of 40 who demonstrate exceptional leadership, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.

“Connor’s recognition as a Rising Star speaks to both his technical expertise and the thoughtful way he works with clients,” said David Medanich, Executive Managing Director and Co-Head of Public Finance at HilltopSecurities. “He’s deeply committed to the work and to the people behind it, and we’re proud to see him honored.”

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Benoit is a leader in HilltopSecurities’ Transportation & Infrastructure Group, where he focuses on the firm’s underwriting business. Over his 10-year career in public finance, he has worked on more than 100 municipal transactions totaling over $33 billion for a wide range of transportation and infrastructure issuers, including toll road authorities, transit agencies, state departments of transportation, GARVEE issuers, airports, and seaports.

Benoit also has worked closely with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau and has served as a banker on six projects that received federal loans through the TIFIA and/or RRIF Programs. He also is a frequent participant in public finance and transportation industry events, including those hosted by The Bond Buyer, the Government Finance Officers Association, the American Association of Port Authorities, and the International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association.

“I’m honored to be recognized among this year’s Rising Stars,” said Benoit. “It’s incredibly rewarding to work on projects that have a tangible impact on communities across the country. I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had at HilltopSecurities and for the chance to collaborate with so many talented colleagues and clients.”

Benoit is HilltopSecurities’ ninth banker to be named a Rising Star by The Bond Buyer.

About Hilltop Securities Inc.
HilltopSecurities is a full-service municipal investment bank and wealth advisory firm providing a full suite of financial services for public entities, institutional investors, housing finance agencies, broker-dealers, and individual investors. Founded in 1946, its primary areas of focus include public finance, capital markets, structured finance, retail brokerage, clearing services, and securities lending. Hilltop Securities Inc.’s goal is to build long-term relationships to help communities, businesses, and individuals thrive. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH), HilltopSecurities’ affiliates include Momentum Independent Network, HilltopSecurities Asset Management, HilltopSecurities Insurance, PlainsCapital Bank, and PrimeLending. Learn more at HilltopSecurities.com. Member: NYSE/FINRA/SIPC.

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