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HilltopSecurities is a leading advisor in the higher education and non-profit sectors. Throughout our long history, we consistently rank among the top financial advisory firms nationwide and have a proven track record of innovation in financial management. Our team provides a wide array of services, including financing, financial planning, capital management, and strategic planning to support institutions in reaching their goals.
We view financial planning as a strategic, holistic, and ongoing process. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive range of services that address both immediate and long-term needs. This includes capital planning and budgeting, debt portfolio management, and credit and rating strategies, all within the context of market conditions and institutional priorities. We provide a range of services to support your financial needs, including:
Debt Capacity
We use multi-year financial projection models to assess debt capacity and evaluate the impact of strategic and capital priorities on an institution’s budget and financial position.
Peer Benchmarking
Our proprietary tools help clients understand their financial position relative to peers by producing a detailed analysis of various financial ratios and metrics.
Credit Rating Agency Strategy and Support
We guide institutions in balancing credit ratings with their mission and strategic goals, providing insights into the financial implications of these decisions.
Financial Policies
We assist in the creation, evaluation, and analysis of financial policies, board presentations, and covenant restructuring.
Capital Markets Transaction Advisory
We guide our clients through the bond issuance process and craft a tailored approach to structuring pricing and execution for each transaction. We offer expertise in capital markets and private transactions, including rating agency strategy, credit analysis, debt portfolio management, and real-time market intelligence.
Our team employs a robust, client-focused approach using proprietary cloud-based tools to deliver innovative solutions, including:
- Financial modeling and scenario planning
- Credit/debt profile and peer analysis
- Debt capacity and affordability assessment
- Risk metrics framework analysis
- Cash forecasting
- Central bank and asset stewardship models
- Debt, derivatives, and treasury monitoring for refunding and restructuring opportunities
Our Strategic Advisory Practice enhances our traditional financial services by addressing complex challenges with creative solutions. We offer support in:
- Strategic Planning
- Mergers
- Strategic Partnerships
- Restructurings
- Business Model Pivots
We work closely with institutional leadership, as well as functional teams like finance and research. Our strategic frameworks help identify impactful opportunities and streamline decision-making.