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HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

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Firm-wide stats for HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Total advisors

372

Across 59 offices

Clients per advisor

32 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$307,151 Low

HNW client ratio

15% Typical

About

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a wide range of clients — including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations — through several program types: the client-directed Spectrum Program, fully discretionary Spectrum II and Offshore Spectrum programs, and a wrap-style Managed Portfolio Account (SMA/UMA) and Prism offering for private bank clients. Clients are assigned an Investment Adviser Representative who handles suitability assessments, account maintenance and periodic reviews as part of the program relationship.

The firm’s investment process uses five model risk profiles (from Conservative to Aggressive) and combines strategic and tactical asset-allocation advice developed with HSBC Global Asset Management/AMUS while Global Manager Selection (GMS) and HAIL conduct fund and alternative-fund due diligence and ongoing monitoring; HSBC may rebalance or replace funds and, for Spectrum II and Offshore accounts, exercises full discretion. The brochure shows a substantial portion of managed assets are held in the non‑discretionary Spectrum Program (about $2.28 billion), so the managed-account business is weighted toward client-directed, non‑discretionary portfolios.

Several operational and structural features distinguish the firm from many peers: HSBC Securities operates as an SEC-registered adviser and broker‑dealer and is also registered as a futures commission merchant, and it offers an Offshore Spectrum program for qualified non‑resident aliens that invests in non‑U.S. registered funds and can be subject to longer settlement and jurisdictional constraints. The Programs rely on affiliated and third‑party providers (AMUS, GMS, HAIL and BNY Pershing) for advisory, fund selection, administrative and custody services, a setup the brochure discloses and identifies as creating conflicts the firm manages through policies and disclosure.

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Expertise

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Location

239 Van Rensselaer Street, Floor 2

Buffalo NY 14210

Advisors at this office

36

Advisors at this office

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Bartolo P

Series 63, Series 66

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Bartolo Panepinto is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with HSBC Securities since 2016. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm employs a multi-profile investment process developed with HSBC Global Asset Management and utilizes affiliated and third-party providers for advisory, fund selection, and administrative services.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Thomas Griffin is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at HSBC Securities and related entities since 2010, with prior experience at Citigroup and Key Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, Griffin volunteers as an assistant coach for a travel soccer team in Buffalo, NY. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary platforms. The firm uses five model risk profiles and incorporates strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring, offering both onshore and offshore investment options.

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

Series 66

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Christian Thompson is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has prior experience with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Thompson is also a social media influencer on TikTok, creating content unrelated to his professional work. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary options. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence, serving a diverse client base with a range of risk profiles.

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

Series 66, Series 63

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Mary Juliet Manavalan is a registered representative with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and has 12 years of industry experience. She also serves as a bank officer for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., an affiliate of HSBC Securities, where she engages in the sale of bank-related products and services. Manavalan has been with HSBC Securities since 2014 and HSBC Bank since 2015. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides various program types, including client-directed and fully discretionary options, with investment advice supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and ongoing fund monitoring by affiliated specialists.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Gregory Holgate is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Securities since 2009. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach includes both client-directed and fully discretionary portfolios, utilizing model risk profiles and a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by affiliated and third-party providers.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

James Gomez is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. based in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been dual-hatted as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of his current firm, engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his role as a registered representative. His entire career has been with HSBC entities since 2016. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, featuring client-directed and discretionary options. The firm employs a structured investment process with multiple risk profiles and collaborates with affiliated and third-party providers for asset management, fund selection, and administrative services.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Arvin Reyes is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA N.A. since 2014. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs for a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charities, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach uses model risk profiles combined with strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management, providing both discretionary and client-directed portfolio management options.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Michael Winter is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Ameriprise, Valic Financial Advisors, Merrill, and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a broad client base including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with global fund due diligence and offers both discretionary and client-directed portfolio options.

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

Series 66, Series 63

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Scott Kleiner is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked within HSBC’s affiliated entities since 2015, including roles at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. alongside his registered representative duties at HSBC Securities. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, featuring both client-directed and discretionary portfolio options. The firm’s investment approach incorporates strategic and tactical asset allocation, combined with fund due diligence and ongoing monitoring, supported by affiliated global asset management teams.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Russell Scherrer III 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 been with HSBC Securities since 2011. HSBC Securities offers managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, featuring both client-directed and discretionary options. The firm employs a structured investment approach using five model risk profiles and collaborates with affiliated and third-party providers for fund selection and account management.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Wei Zhao is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities in 2021, he has been with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2013. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary options. The firm uses model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by affiliates for fund selection and ongoing monitoring.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Keith Smith is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with HSBC Securities since 2013. Based in Buffalo, NY, his work focuses on managing client accounts within the firm’s various managed account programs. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account solutions to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through several program types, including client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm uses a structured investment process with multiple risk profiles and collaborates with affiliated and third-party providers for fund selection and portfolio management.

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

Series 66

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Nate Waldmiller is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. based in Buffalo, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2015 and with HSBC Securities Inc. since 2012. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through a variety of client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm’s investment approach involves strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by global asset management teams and employs multiple risk profiles to tailor portfolios.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Lawrence Orsini is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at HSBC entities since 2007, as well as positions at LPL Financial, Citigroup Global Markets, Banc of America Investment Services, and Quick & Reilly. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through a variety of client-directed and discretionary offerings. The firm employs a multi-profile investment process supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers, emphasizing client-directed portfolios within its broader managed-account business.

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

Series 66, Series 63

Buffalo, NY

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Ricardo Espejo is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Buffalo, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 registrations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Securities since 2015 and also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., where he engages in the sale of bank-related products alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing a range of client-directed and discretionary investment strategies. The firm’s approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring, serving clients through multiple program types including Spectrum, Spectrum II, Offshore Spectrum, and managed portfolio accounts.

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