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Sandra S. Centa
HSBC SECURITIES (USA)
WESTLAKE, OH
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CRD#: 1144074
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Professional summary
Sandra Strom Centa, CFA, who also goes by Sandra Strom Centa, Sandy S Centa, Sandra Lee Strom, is a registered financial advisor currently at HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. located in Westlake, Ohio.
Sandra is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Sandra has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Sandra Strom Centa | Sandy S Centa | Sandra Lee Strom
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
October 25, 2022 - Present
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
WESTLAKE, OH
Current
October 25, 2022 - Present
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
Office #1: 239 Van Rensselaer Street 3rd Floor, Buffalo, NY 14210RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Buffalo, NY
Past
July 1, 2020 - November 12, 2020
TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6271
ATLANTA, GA
Past
July 15, 2019 - July 1, 2020
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past
September 1, 2014 - November 12, 2015
AEON CAPITAL INC
BD
CRD#: 164004
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 26, 2010 - November 15, 2012
FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 628
CLEVELAND, OH
Past
August 3, 2001 - February 20, 2008
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Primary Firm SEC Registration
This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
HS
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
CARROLL MCENTEE & MCGINLEY INCORPORATED | INVESTDIRECT | HSBC SECURITIES, INC. | HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
CRD#: 19585 / SEC#: 801-64563, 8-41562
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2005 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(8/11/2023)
RR
Alaska(8/11/2023)
RR
Arizona(8/11/2023)
RR
Arkansas(8/11/2023)
RR
California(8/11/2023)
RR
Colorado(8/11/2023)
RR
Connecticut(8/11/2023)
RR
Delaware(8/11/2023)
RR
District of Columbia(8/11/2023)
RR
Florida(8/11/2023)
RR
Georgia(8/11/2023)
RR
Hawaii(8/11/2023)
RR
Idaho(8/11/2023)
RR
Illinois(8/11/2023)
RR
Indiana(8/11/2023)
RR
Iowa(8/11/2023)
RR
Kansas(8/11/2023)
RR
Kentucky(8/11/2023)
RR
Louisiana(8/11/2023)
RR
Maine(8/11/2023)
RR
Maryland(8/11/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(8/11/2023)
RR
Michigan(8/11/2023)
RR
Minnesota(8/11/2023)
RR
Mississippi(8/11/2023)
RR
Missouri(8/11/2023)
RR
Montana(8/11/2023)
RR
Nebraska(8/11/2023)
RR
Nevada(8/11/2023)
RR
New Hampshire(8/11/2023)
RR
New Jersey(8/11/2023)
RR
New Mexico(8/11/2023)
RR
New York(10/25/2022)
IAR
New York(10/25/2022)
RR
North Carolina(8/11/2023)
RR
North Dakota(8/11/2023)
RR
Ohio(10/26/2022)
IAR
Ohio(10/26/2022)
RR
Oklahoma(8/11/2023)
RR
Oregon(8/11/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/11/2023)
RR
Puerto Rico(8/11/2023)
RR
Rhode Island(8/11/2023)
RR
South Carolina(8/11/2023)
RR
South Dakota(8/11/2023)
RR
Tennessee(8/11/2023)
RR
Texas(8/11/2023)
RR
Utah(8/11/2023)
RR
Vermont(8/11/2023)
RR
Virgin Islands(8/11/2023)
RR
Virginia(8/11/2023)
RR
Washington(8/11/2023)
RR
West Virginia(8/11/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(8/11/2023)
RR
Wyoming(8/11/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 5/5/2020
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
HS
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
CARROLL MCENTEE & MCGINLEY INCORPORATED | INVESTDIRECT | HSBC SECURITIES, INC. | HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
CRD#: 19585 / SEC#: 801-64563, 8-41562
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2005 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
66 Hudson Boulevard, New York, NY 10001
Mailing Address
227 West Monroe Suite 1810, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(224) 880-8555
Established
Delaware since 12/31/1969
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
473
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC MARKETS (USA), INC. | PARENT | |
| BENDER, SETH P | GENERAL COUNSEL | 4547812 |
| BUSCAGLIA, SARA FAYE | DIRECTOR | 4884059 |
| HENDERSON, JASON RYAN | PRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR | 7207400 |
| MEHTA, ORESTA I | DIRECTOR | 7056066 |
| NATALE, DUSTIN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (BD) AND HEAD OF MSS COMPLIANCE | 5581428 |
| PALOMAKI, DANIEL S | INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6817317 |
| PECORELLA, ANTHONY | INTERIM HEAD OF OPERATIONS / PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1948919 |
| SHAW, IAN G | MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF US WPB COMPLIANCE AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF RIA | 7051510 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 12,180 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,232,551,904 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 86 |
| Arbitration | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | ||
| 12/11/2024 | ||
| 10/20/2023 |
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