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John H. Ruggiero

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CRD#: 2294079
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Henry Ruggiero was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. John had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 57TO, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10, Series 14, Series 24, Series 4 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 10, 2015 - December 31, 2023

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

August 19, 2013 - July 29, 2015

DIGITAL OFFERING LLC

BD
CRD#: 166401
LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Past

July 14, 2011 - July 29, 2015

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 8361
WESTPORT, CT
Past

October 7, 2010 - August 5, 2011

AXIOM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26580
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 15, 2006 - January 30, 2009

PINERIDGE CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 136588
GREENWICH, CT
Past

September 24, 2003 - August 10, 2004

LADENBURG FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 126943
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 4, 2001 - November 19, 2002

LADENBURG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 14623
BETHPAGE, NY
Past

June 4, 2001 - July 1, 2005

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 12, 2000 - June 12, 2001

TRAUTMAN WASSERMAN & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33007
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 12, 2000 - August 18, 2000

GMST WORLD MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16190
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

July 12, 2000 - August 22, 2000

PRINCETON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 21613
SYOSSET, NY
Past

February 7, 2000 - September 19, 2000

KIRLIN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 21210
SYOSSET, NY
Past

September 22, 1993 - March 6, 2000

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
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.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/7/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 2/8/2001
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 9/25/1994
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 12/3/1993
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

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#: 19585

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