At HilltopSecurities, we don’t follow the herd. We lead it. Our firm was born out of the fusion of two respected and successful firms with complementary business lines: First Southwest Company, a broker-dealer founded in 1946 and known for its municipal advisory practice, and Southwest Securities Inc., a full-service broker-dealer since 1972.HilltopSecurities is a leading municipal investment bank providing a full suite of financial services for public entities, institutional investors, housing finance agencies, broker-dealers, and individual investors. Our primary areas of focus include public finance, capital markets, structured finance, retail brokerage, clearing services, and securities lending. Our respected financial professionals provide tailored solutions through candid conversations and a realistic assessment of anticipated results. This is how we build long-term relationships to help communities, businesses, and individuals thrive.As part of Hilltop Holdings, a well-capitalized and publicly traded parent company, we’re backed by a strong and diverse financial services enterprise focused on moving our clients forward. Nothing better represents this than our iconic buffalo mascot, “Mo,” a symbol for our collective strength, unified force, and the unstoppable momentum of an advancing herd.Public FinanceWith the capital strength of Hilltop Holdings, we have the financial backing to support your boldest objectives. As a leader in municipal investment banking, during the past decade, we’ve served on more than 1,100 financings a year for a total par amount of over $500 billion. Our nationwide network of public finance, fixed income, and debt capital markets professionals work across geographic boundaries to deliver a full suite of innovative solutions including – municipal advisory, municipal origination and underwriting, fixed income investments, asset management, arbitrage rebate government investment pools, and continuing disclosure.