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Ricardo Ramirez

HSBC SECURITIES (USA)
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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CRD#: 2143959
RR

Professional summary


Ricardo Ramirez, who also goes by Ricardo Ramirez De La Espriella, is a registered financial advisor currently at HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. located in Beverly Hills, California.

Ricardo is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Ricardo has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ricardo Ramirez De La Espriella

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 8, 2012 - Present

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

Office #1: 445 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Beverly Hills, CA
Current

October 9, 2012 - Present

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

Office #1: 445 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Beverly Hills, CA
Past

May 9, 2012 - October 31, 2012

RIWM, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 160536
MIAMI, FL
Past

August 4, 2011 - September 6, 2012

REHMANN WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 123047
MIAMIL, FL
Past

June 2, 2011 - May 9, 2012

INSIGNEO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 29249
MIAMI, FL
Past

November 6, 2009 - March 5, 2010

CAPITAL GUARDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131631
MIAMI, FL
Past

June 30, 2009 - March 5, 2010

CAPITAL GUARDIAN, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137919
MIAMI, FL
Past

June 16, 2008 - April 6, 2009

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

May 28, 2008 - April 6, 2009

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

April 13, 2006 - September 26, 2006

ASD FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP

RIA
CRD#: 124901
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

April 4, 2006 - September 26, 2006

ASD FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP

BD
CRD#: 124901
CORAL GABLES, FL
Past

August 20, 2004 - April 4, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
MIAMI, FL
Past

August 17, 2004 - April 4, 2006

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

April 21, 2003 - May 20, 2004

UHLMANN PRICE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42854
SKOKIE, IL
Past

August 27, 1997 - April 25, 2001

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 29, 1992 - September 16, 1997

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 3, 1992 - August 5, 1992

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
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
(3/2/2020)
IAR
Alabama
(3/2/2020)
RR
Arizona
(3/19/2025)
RR
California
(3/11/2013)
IAR
California
(10/29/2021)
RR
Colorado
(5/3/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(2/22/2016)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/25/2015)
IAR
District of Columbia
(4/3/2020)
IAR
Florida
(10/8/2012)
RR
Florida
(10/10/2012)
RR
Georgia
(3/11/2013)
RR
Illinois
(7/18/2013)
RR
Maryland
(3/25/2013)
IAR
Maryland
(3/26/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/6/2015)
RR
Michigan
(4/23/2019)
IAR
Michigan
(4/23/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(11/8/2023)
IAR
Minnesota
(11/8/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(2/19/2016)
RR
New Mexico
(2/9/2018)
RR
New York
(10/10/2012)
IAR
New York
(7/12/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(7/19/2013)
RR
Ohio
(9/13/2017)
IAR
Ohio
(9/13/2017)
RR
Oregon
(3/26/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/27/2015)
RR
South Dakota
(7/21/2023)
RR
Texas
(1/29/2019)
IAR
Texas
(1/29/2019)
RR
Virginia
(4/19/2023)
RR
Washington
(3/11/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/7/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General 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)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HSBC PRISM ADVISORY (10/16/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HSBC MARKETS (USA), INC.PARENT
BENDER, SETH PGENERAL COUNSEL4547812
BUSCAGLIA, SARA FAYEDIRECTOR4884059
HENDERSON, JASON RYANPRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR7207400
MEHTA, ORESTA IDIRECTOR7056066
NATALE, DUSTINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (BD) AND HEAD OF MSS COMPLIANCE5581428
PALOMAKI, DANIEL SINTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER6817317
PECORELLA, ANTHONYINTERIM HEAD OF OPERATIONS / PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1948919
SHAW, IAN GMANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF US WPB COMPLIANCE AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF RIA7051510

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,180
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,232,551,904

Disclosures


Regulatory Event86
Arbitration7

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/25/2025
Cover Page
12/11/2024
10/20/2023

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Company Information


HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

CRD#: 19585Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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