Stuart Ray is a fiduciary financial advisor in Memphis, Tennessee, with 27 years in the industry. Stuart joined Hilltop Securities in 2024, after two years at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and five years at B. Riley Wealth Management. Stuart holds the CFP® designation.
One of 845 advisors with offices in Memphis, and one of 698 fiduciaries.
At a glance
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Designations
Licenses
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Career
- 2024 – nowHilltop Securities Inc.Current firm
- Aug 2022 – Aug 2024B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc.Previously
- 2017 – 2022B. Riley Wealth ManagementPreviously
- 2009 – 2017Morgan StanleyPreviously
- 2007 – 2009Morgan Stanley & Co. LLCPreviously
- 2004 – 2007Morgan Stanley DW Inc.Previously
Contact Stuart
(214) 953-4000Firm headquarters in Dallas, TX. Ask for Stuart. 5350 Poplar Ave. Suite 150Memphis, TN 38119Office · Get directions Firm websiteadvisors.hilltopsecurities.com/michael-forner
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Questions to ask Stuart
Tailored to Stuart’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Stuart
How do I contact Stuart?
Call Hilltop Securities at (214) 953-4000 and ask for Stuart Ray. Stuart works from the Memphis, TN office.
How long has Stuart been a financial advisor?
Stuart has been in the industry since 1999, about 27 years. Top 23% by experience in Tennessee.
What licenses does Stuart hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Stuart a fiduciary?
Stuart is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Stuart paid?
Hilltop Securities reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Stuart for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.