John R. Muschalek

President, Momentum Independent Network

John Muschalek is Senior Managing Director, Head of HilltopSecurities Wealth Management and President of Momentum Independent Network. He oversees the firm’s wealth management business, including the private client group and independent advisor network.

Mr. Muschalek has been with the firm for more than 29 years and most recently served as chief administrative officer. He joined HilltopSecurities’ legacy firm, First Southwest Company, in 1992, where he served as chief financial officer, financial and operations principal, and head of correspondent clearing and securities lending, among other roles.

He currently serves on the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Financial Responsibility Committee, and District 6 Committee, as well as on the boards of several nonprofit organizations. Previously, Mr. Muschalek served on FINRA’s National Adjudicatory Council and is a past chairman of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Clearing Firms Committee.

Career Highlights

Mr. Muschalek has been with the firm since 1992
Previously Chief Administrative Officer at HilltopSecurities
Joined HilltopSecurities’ legacy firm, First Southwest Company, in 1992, serving as Chief Financial Officer, Financial and Operations Principal, and Head of Correspondent Clearing and Securities Lending, among other roles

Education

BBA in Accounting, Texas A&M University

Current Affiliations

FINRA Financial Responsibility Committee, Member
FINRA District 6 Committee, Member
Serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations

Past Affiliations

FINRA Uniform Practice Code Committee, Member
FINRA National Adjudicatory Council, Member
Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Clearing Firms Committee, Chairman

Registration & Qualifications

FINRA Series 7, 24, 27, and 63
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Get to Know John

years of financial industry experience

years at this firm

outstanding family

“Who you are speaks so loudly, I can’t hear what you are saying.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Scott McCaffrey

Managing Director, Head of Momentum Independent Network

Matt Rupert

Head of Wealth Management Sales Supervision

Shanelle Pruneda

Vice President, Client Experience Manager

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