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Scott Coya
Chief Compliance Officer

Scott Coya is the Chief Compliance Officer for Hilltop Securities Inc. (HilltopSecurities) and Momentum Independent Network Inc. As Chief Compliance Officer, Mr. Coya is responsible for defining and implementing the standards for compliance with a myriad of rules and regulations. He proactively provides guidance, advice, and training on the implementation of policies, procedures, and practices to assist the Firm in achieving its strategy. Additionally, he regularly interacts with regulators on the Firm’s behalf and assists in coordinating examinations, audits, and internal reviews.

Career Highlights

  • Joined HilltopSecurities in 2022
  • Has 25 years of financial services and compliance experience
  • Prior to joining HilltopSecurities, served as Vice President, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer at D.A. Davidson Companies
  • In addition, held various compliance roles at Prudential Financial, Barclays Capital, and Credit Suisse

Education

  • B.S., Finance, Fordham University

Current Affiliations

  • Member of the MSRB’s Professional Qualifications Advisory Committee

Registrations & Qualifications

  • FINRA Series 7, 14, 24, 50, 52, 53, 66, and 79

Get to Know Scott

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Goal in life – to snowboard as much as possible
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number of times I’ve read the “Wheel of Time” books (all of them)
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incredible and funny kids
“Let us learn to show our friendship for a man when he is alive and not after he is dead.”