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HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

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

Total advisors

375

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

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

Based on HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Location

1800 Tysons Bld., Suite 560

Tysons VA 22102

Advisors at this office

6

Advisors at this office

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Gordon S

Series 66

Tysons, VA

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Gordon Sun is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and Citigroup Global Markets, among other firms. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing both client-directed and discretionary strategies. The firm employs a multi-profile investment approach that integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation with due diligence and monitoring conducted by affiliated specialists.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Tysons, VA

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Yuhua Tiao is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Tysons, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in 2025, Tiao was with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. from 2015 to 2023 and has been affiliated with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2000. Outside of advising, Tiao is a part owner of Mountain Crest Lodge in Maryland. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering a range of client-directed and discretionary investment options. The firm employs a multi-profile investment approach supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and uses various affiliated and third-party providers for advisory, fund selection, and custody services.

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

Series 63, Series 65

Tysons, VA

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

John Henien is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at HSBC Bank USA N.A. since 2016 and HSBC Securities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing residential real estate rental activities through multiple entities and rents a swimming pool via a mobile platform. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a range of model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with fund due diligence, offering both client-directed and fully discretionary investment solutions.

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

Series 66

Tysons, VA

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Richard Shu is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Tysons, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at HSBC Securities and its affiliate HSBC Bank (USA) N.A. since 2013, serving in dual roles as a registered representative and a bank officer selling bank-related products and services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through several models, including client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm uses a structured investment process based on multiple risk profiles and collaborates with affiliated and third-party providers for advisory and fund selection services.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Tysons, VA

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Sonia Castillo Smith is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Tysons, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with HSBC Securities since 2011 and HSBC Bank USA N.A. since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of the Rotary Club of Dulles International Airport, where she volunteers on community service and scholarship committees. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a range of clients, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with due diligence from HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers, operating programs that serve both discretionary and client-directed portfolios.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Tysons, VA

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.

Swathi Reddy is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at HSBC Bank Australia for seven years. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of program types from client-directed to fully discretionary accounts, using model risk profiles and a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management.

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