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Bond issuers are rushing to complete financings before Election Day 2020.

Ahead of the election, mu…

Several indicators will help predict the shape of economic recovery from COVID-19.

As COVID-19 cont…

The fiscal impact of the pandemic has bond rating agencies digging deeper.

By Reagan Holliday &…

If today’s bullish market activity comes to a head, are you prepared?

By Don Burrows
Financial Advis…

Lawmakers working to strike deal on 5th phase of relief.

By Tom Kozlik
Head of Municipal Strategy an…

A CDFA® can help protect your assets when you untie the knot.

By Robert Harty, CDFA®
Financial Advis…

Remaining compliant with the SEC’s new rule.

After various attempts over the last several years to …

Alternatives to the “set it and forget it” approach to investing in bonds.

By Don Burrows
Financial …

COVID-19 stands to significantly impact the finances of municipal issuers, and the SEC says investor…

$239 million POB issuance successfully launched on May 12, 2020

The City of Ontario, Calif., needed…

Declining revenues and razor-thin operating margins threaten to shutter rural hospitals.

Understanding the value that premium bonds can offer investors.

By Don Burrows
Senior Vice President…

Municipal bond key concepts and frequently asked questions

Investing in municipal bonds can provide…

How the relaxed rules on retirement plans can help American workers.

By Steve Jones
Regional Directo…

A CDFA® professional can help minimize the financial impact of divorce.

By Robert Harty, CDFA®
Senio…

A breakdown of the most common ways to sell your bonds.

By Bill Evans
Head of Underwriting
Public Fin…

How the federal government and IRS are helping ease the cost of a higher education.

By Andy Fass
Sen…

President & CEO Brad Winges on diversity-focused recruiting

As one of the nation’s leading muni…

Act provisions specific to the municipal market

By Tom Kozlik
Director, Head of Municipal Strategy a…

How the new law affects your business.

By Steve Jones
Regional Director, Gulf Coast
Wealth Management…

An interview with HilltopSecurities’ Housing Director Tonya Todd

This interview was first published…

How the new law affects your retirement.

By Steve Jones
Regional Director, Gulf Coast
Wealth Manageme…

Changes to Medicare premiums and how they can impact your retirement.

By Andy Fass
Senior Vice Presi…

Municipal advisors help public entities meet their infrastructure needs.

By David Medanich
Vice Chai…

Sudden wealth brings recipients emotional and financial responsibility.

By Kranston Kincaid, CDFA®
V…

Plan ahead to avoid unexpected medical costs and keep your retirement on track.

By Andy Fass
Senior…

Understanding the Key Characteristics and Benefits of Municipal Bonds

By Dave Geschke,
President of…

Context for an important measurement of bond investor sentiment.

By Scott McIntyre, CFA
Senior Portf…

Get the most out of your benefits.

By Andy Fass
Senior Vice President
Wealth Management Branch Manage…

Dallas Business Journal Honors Laura Alexander at Women in Business Awards Luncheon.

Popular portra…

What are the Real Factors Driving Municipal Credit Now?

By Tom Kozlik
Head of Municipal Strategy &am…

M. Bradley Winges joined Hilltop Securities Inc. as president and chief executive officer on Feb. 20…

An in-depth review of the national municipal market in 2018

The municipal market is nothing if not …

An in-depth review of the Texas municipal market in 2018

The municipal market is nothing if not cyc…

Beginning February 2019, issuers will face new disclosure requirements

Until recently, the federall…

By David E. Geschke
President & CEO, HilltopSecurities Independent Network
Senior Managing Directo…

By Steve Jones
Regional Director – HilltopSecurities Private Client Group

Recently, Hurricane Michae…

Market Insights: Institutional Issuers & Investors

Economists have recently expressed concerns …

Market Insights: Institutional Investors

Will Italy leave the European Union? What will become of t…

Communication is key during times of transition

At HilltopSecurities, we’ve been through several b…

By David E. Geschke
Director of Retail - HilltopSecurities
CEO & President - HilltopSecurities Ind…

By Will Nelson, Managing Director - Head of HilltopSecurities Independent Network

Financial literac…

Long-term care insurance can provide peace of mind for you and your family

The good news is that Am…

Adapting your strategy toward the millennial investor.

Conventional wisdom holds that millennials d…

By Will Nelson, Managing Director - Head of HilltopSecurities Independent Network

The rise of robo…

What is Behavioral Finance and How Can It Help Investors?

In this white paper, we explore the funda…

Goals-based financial planning allows clients to save for multiple objectives across various time ho…

What Do Advisors and Investors Need to Know about T+2 Settlement?

By Lana Calton, Managing Director…

As the owner of a broker-dealer firm, do you have a succession plan in place?

By Lana Calton, Mana…

In today’s public finance bond arena, there is an increased pressure on getting it right.

The requi…

Through shifting regulations and uncertainty, one thing remains true – the increasing value of the r…

MCC: A User-Friendly Overview for Homeowners

By Sharon Gonzalez, HFA Program Administrator

What e…

By Michelle Parish, Corporate Communications Manager, Hilltop Holdings

Note: Southwest Securities …

The economic importance of the California bond market? Mickey Stern and Miles Benickes know it well.…

To HilltopSecurities, financial planning is about life-building.

Life isn’t one dimensional — and y…

Insight for Broker-Dealers: How a focused approach to growth begins by defining who you are

Sometim…

For generations, we’ve quietly gone about the business of building America

By Will Nelson, Managing…

Understanding Goals-Based Planning

by Jurgen Simons, VP – Manager Advisory Services and Project Man…

Top 5 Reasons to Work with a Financial Advisor

By Will Nelson, SVP – Head of HilltopSecurities Inde…

Looking for more budget certainty around energy expenses? Consider an energy hedging program.

By Da…