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Karen M. Acher-howard
HSBC SECURITIES (USA)
Miami, FL 33131
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CRD#: 2040414
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Professional summary
Karen Marianne Acher-howard, who also goes by Karen M Acher, Karen Marianne Acher, Karn Marianne Acher, is a registered financial advisor currently at HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. located in Miami, Florida.
Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Karen has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Karen M Acher | Karen Marianne Acher | Karn Marianne Acher
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 9, 2009 - Present
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
Office #1: 1441 Brickell Avenue 16th Floor, Miami, FL 33131RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Miami, FL
Current
January 22, 2009 - Present
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
Office #1: 1441 Brickell Avenue 16th Floor, Miami, FL 33131RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Miami, FL
Past
May 9, 2005 - December 22, 2008
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
MIAMI, FL
Past
March 24, 2005 - December 22, 2008
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
MIAMI, FL
Past
February 14, 2002 - February 25, 2005
DINOSAUR FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C
BD
CRD#: 104446
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 1, 2001 - October 17, 2001
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 3, 2001 - May 1, 2001
JPMSI
BD
CRD#: 15733
NEW YORK, NY
Past
August 7, 2000 - April 2, 2001
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 27, 1995 - September 15, 2000
ICBC STANDARD SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 35560
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 24, 1990 - June 28, 1995
SAMUEL MONTAGU, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13991
NEW YORK, NY
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(2/27/2009)
RR
Alaska(2/27/2009)
RR
Arizona(2/27/2009)
RR
Arkansas(2/27/2009)
RR
California(2/27/2009)
RR
Colorado(2/27/2009)
RR
Connecticut(2/27/2009)
RR
Delaware(2/27/2009)
RR
District of Columbia(2/27/2009)
RR
Florida(1/22/2009)
IAR
Florida(2/9/2009)
RR
Georgia(2/27/2009)
RR
Hawaii(2/27/2009)
RR
Idaho(2/27/2009)
RR
Illinois(2/27/2009)
RR
Indiana(2/27/2009)
RR
Iowa(2/27/2009)
RR
Kansas(2/27/2009)
RR
Kentucky(2/27/2009)
RR
Louisiana(2/27/2009)
RR
Maine(2/27/2009)
RR
Maryland(2/27/2009)
RR
Massachusetts(2/27/2009)
RR
Michigan(2/27/2009)
RR
Minnesota(2/27/2009)
RR
Mississippi(2/27/2009)
RR
Missouri(2/27/2009)
RR
Montana(2/27/2009)
RR
Nebraska(2/27/2009)
RR
Nevada(2/27/2009)
RR
New Hampshire(2/27/2009)
RR
New Jersey(2/27/2009)
RR
New Mexico(2/27/2009)
RR
New York(1/22/2009)
RR
North Carolina(2/27/2009)
RR
North Dakota(2/27/2009)
RR
Ohio(3/2/2009)
RR
Oklahoma(2/27/2009)
RR
Oregon(2/27/2009)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/27/2009)
RR
Puerto Rico(2/27/2009)
RR
Rhode Island(2/27/2009)
RR
South Carolina(2/27/2009)
RR
South Dakota(2/27/2009)
RR
Tennessee(2/27/2009)
RR
Texas(2/27/2009)
RR
Utah(2/27/2009)
RR
Vermont(2/27/2009)
RR
Virginia(2/27/2009)
RR
Washington(2/27/2009)
RR
West Virginia(2/27/2009)
RR
Wisconsin(2/27/2009)
RR
Wyoming(2/27/2009)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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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Company Information
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
CRD#: 19585Miami, FL 33131TRUST BUT VERIFY
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