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Pushing the Boundaries of Excellence

The ColemanJohnsGroup of Hilltop Securities is a private wealth management team dedicated to the art of financial stewardship. With assets under management approaching $200 million*, we specialize in preserving, growing, and sustaining generational wealth through a process that is both simple and refined.

What sets us apart is our deep understanding—of markets, strategy, and most importantly, our clients. We focus on their values and ambitions, distilling a universe of financial tools into a carefully curated array of choices, bringing clarity, precision, and a path forward that feels both liberating and rewarding. More than advisors, we are advocates, guiding life’s most consequential financial decisions with discretion and intelligence.

With a global presence and perspective, we provide a steady hand to only a select number of clients from California to New England and across Europe, ensuring every decision reinforces a future of stability and assurance. Our philosophy is fundamental and research driven, embracing an intimate, unbiased and intelligent focus on what matters most: Understanding You.

When acting as fiduciaries, we are committed to serving your best interest and will do everything we can to help you meet your financial goals. To find out what we can do for you, your family, and your business, contact us for a complimentary and personal consultation.

*As of beginning of 2025.

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5 ways to protect your retirement savings from a recession

Wednesday, April 02, 2025 - Business Insider

Banks are forecasting a higher probability of a recession in the next 12 months, which could impact retirement savings. Pulling out of the market when it is down is often more harmful for long-term savings. Financial planners advise stress-testing plans, building cash reserves, and avoiding panic-selling.

Riding the Tariff Roller Coaster: What’s a Long-Term Investor to Do?

Friday, April 11, 2025 - Forbes

Being a long-term investor does not mean ignoring markets, but rather thinking carefully about one’s portfolio and what your money is for.

Will home prices drop if there's a recession?

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - Business Insider

Home prices aren't expected to drop this year, but a recession could change that. Even with a recession, we may not see prices drop more than 5%, one economist says. If you're buying a house in a recession, make sure you're on strong financial footing.

7 Key Diversification Strategies to Secure Your Investment Portfolio

Monday, April 14, 2025 - Forbes

Learn core diversification strategies every investor should apply. Together, these approaches form a comprehensive framework for building a more resilient portfolio.

People in 'Retirement Danger Zone' Can Take Steps to Protect Savings in a Volatile Market

Tuesday, April 08, 2025 - The New York Times

If you’re within five years of retiring, either before or after, you’re at your most vulnerable financially. Here are steps to weather the volatility.

Comprehensive and Holistic Advocates

For People Who Value Results Beyond Wealth

For high-net worth families, the enhanced model of private wealth has become the experienced Financial Advisor who is able to guide them as they navigate the complex decisions required to manage wealth. We take the label “Financial Advisor” seriously as one who can be trusted to combine an understanding of the capital markets with an awareness of unique situations in life and to bring to the relationship the ability to anticipate a client's needs as they move from one stage of life to another. Our clients seek a Financial Advisor who looks at the big picture, the world, and the universe of resources available to deliver what they need when they need it.

Empowering families and investors is our top priority. It’s not about any single accomplishment. It is about the cycle of endless refinement and continuous improvement. Ultimately, it is our commitment to the process that most determines progress.

An Endowment Approach to Wealth Management

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We are a firm dedicated to establishing long-term relationships based on personalized service and a thoughtful deliberate approach to planning. In short, when you work with us, your financial well-being will be at the forefront of everything we do – exactly as it should be.

·         Investment Planning

·         Income Tax Planning

·         Retirement Planning

·         Estate Planning

·         Risk Planning

·         Asset Management

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ADVANCING YOUR

Financial Pursuits

Through our five-step process, we work with you to find out where you are now, and where you want to be in the future. Whether it's living the retirement you earned, preserving your legacy, or living with certainty, we help put you on the right path.

Discover your goals, roadblocks, and other considerations.
Analyze your current financials to identify strengths, weakness, and opportunities.
Advise you on a tailored plan that pinpoints your financial needs and goals.
Implement your financial plan and investment strategy.
Monitor your plan and portfolio and adjust as necessary.

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