Hilltop Securities Inc. (HTS) today announced that The Bond Buyer has recognized Public Finance Director Joel Tindal as one of the municipal bond industry’s 28 Rising Stars in 2017.

Now in its second year, The Bond Buyer’s Rising Stars program honors municipal finance professionals under the age of 40 whose innovative work with issuers has positively impacted their communities. Rising Stars are nominated by their peers and submissions are judged by a panel of muni finance leaders and The Bond Buyer’s editorial leadership team.

“We are not only proud, but very excited to have another one of our young bankers recognized for his expertise and dedication to being the best at what he does,” said HilltopSecurities Vice Chairman and Head of Public Finance David Medanich. “Joel’s achievement is a benefit to our clients and to the future of HilltopSecurities.”

Mr. Tindal joined HilltopSecurities’ Public Finance division in 2005 and has since participated in numerous municipal transactions – including fixed and variable rate municipal bonds, loans and interest rate swaps – for a variety of issuers, such as airports, cities, counties, higher education institutions, special districts, utilities and toll roads.

Mr. Tindal is the second HTS—Public Finance banker to be included in The Bond Buyer’s Rising Stars program; Director Marti Shew was also named a Rising Star in 2016.

About Hilltop Securities Inc.

Hilltop Securities Inc., a member of NYSE, FINRA and SIPC, delivers the forthright advice and tailored solutions necessary for municipal issuers, institutions, broker-dealers and individuals to thrive. The financial services firm and registered investment adviser is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices across the United States. Areas of focus include public finance, municipal and taxable fixed income underwriting, sales and trading; equity and portfolio trading; retail brokerage services; securities clearing; structured finance; and securities lending. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH), HilltopSecurities’ affiliates include Hilltop Securities Independent Network Inc., PlainsCapital Bank, PrimeLending and National Lloyds Corporation. Learn more at www.HilltopSecurities.com.