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John Klingensmith

13 Years of Experience
Amherst, NY
Broker

John Klingensmith is a registered investment advisor at Hilltop Securities INC., based in Amherst, NY, with 13 years of industry experience. John operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments. Their firm serves 2,241 clients with $2.3B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
180 advisors
Number of Clients
2,241 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.0M average
Assets Under Management
$2.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$500K
Investment management only (planning not offered)

The Horizon Program fee is a negotiated annual flat fee, not to exceed 1.75%, billed quarterly in advance. This fee covers investment advice and reporting. The fee is debited from a separate account the client has with Hilltop Securities, not directly from the Horizon account. The value of alternative investments is based on information provided by the product sponsors and administrators, which may be delayed and not current. This fee is in addition to the investment management fees and other expenses charged by the Alternative Investment Funds and Structured Products.

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Location

Amherst, NY

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

John is a co-owner of NOEIN Inc. since 2003 and dedicates no time during securities trading hours to it. He also volunteers as a reserve deputy for the Erie County Sheriff Office, providing public safety services and community support, requiring no specific time commitment.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Hilltop Securities INC.Broker
October 2025 - Present · 7 mos
Hilltop Securities INC.
October 2025 - Present · 7 mos
Previous Registrations
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
June 2025 - November 2025 · 5 mos
RBC Capital Markets, LLCBroker
June 2025 - November 2025 · 5 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
October 2013 - July 2025 · 11 yrs 9 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.
October 2013 - July 2025 · 11 yrs 9 mos
Morgan Stanley
October 2012 - October 2013 · 1 yr
Morgan StanleyBroker
August 2012 - October 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos
State Registrations17 states
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