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Mark Helak

Advisor at HSBC SECURITIES (USA) Inc.

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Location

Attica, NY

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

19 years

About

Mark Helak is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2016 and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2022. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and discretionary portfolio options. The firm employs a multi-profile investment approach supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and third-party providers, serving a diverse client base through tailored advisory services.

Client services

Based on HSBC SECURITIES (USA) Inc.

Portfolio management Selection of other advisers
Provide asset alloc recommendations & based upon such recommendations 3rd party adv to manage assets pursuant to client approval

Expertise

Based on HSBC SECURITIES (USA) Inc.

ESG / Sustainable investing Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments

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Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.20% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $4,000,000: 0.90% $4,000,001 - $9,000,000: 0.80% $9,000,001 - $14,000,000: 0.65% $14,000,001+: 0.55%

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 for Spectrum Program, $50,000 for Spectrum II Program, $100,000 for Offshore Spectrum Program Fee-only: Annual fee based on tiered percentage of assets under management as shown in the fee tiers; fees are negotiable and discounts available.

Location

Attica, NY

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · California · Delaware · District of Columbia · Georgia · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Minnesota · Montana · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Puerto Rico · Texas · Utah · Virginia

Work history

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) Inc.

2022 - Present (4 years)

HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

2016 - Present (10 years)

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