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HilltopSecurities Welcomes Chris Long as Public Finance Head
Slice of Finance Team
13 Jun
Key Highlights:
Chris Long joins HilltopSecurities as Managing Director and Head of Public Finance Investment Grade Underwriting Origination.
Chris Long to oversee national banking outreach and underwriting origination.
Over 25 years of experience in municipal securities, previously with U.S. Bancorp Investments.
Chris Long to report to Co-Head of Public Finance Mike Bartolotta.
Source (Business Wire)
Notable Quotes
“As HilltopSecurities continues to expand our franchise as a leading full-service municipal investment bank, we are focused on selectively hiring the top professionals in our industry. I am proud to welcome Chris and look forward to his contributions toward this expansion.”
“I am excited to welcome Chris to his new role with HilltopSecurities where he will continue to lead our nationwide expansion in underwriting. HilltopSecurities is a broad-based financial solutions provider to public entities, and Chris’ talents and experience will play an important role in our efforts to expand our municipal underwriting business throughout the U.S.”
“HilltopSecurities has proven its commitment to municipal advisory and underwriting throughout its more than 75-year history in the industry. I am excited about the opportunity to help continue the firm’s expansion in underwriting across the nation.”
Our Take:
HilltopSecurities' strategic hire of Chris Long as Head of Public Finance Investment Grade Underwriting Origination underscores their commitment to expanding their municipal underwriting capabilities. With Long's extensive experience and proven track record in the financial services industry, this move is poised to strengthen HilltopSecurities' position in the market. His leadership is expected to drive national banking outreach and enhance the firm's underwriting origination efforts, contributing significantly to HilltopSecurities' growth and success in the municipal investment banking sector.