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Robert L. Garomo
HSBC SECURITIES (USA)
Brooklyn, NY 11204
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CRD#: 2595828
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Professional summary
Robert Louis Garomo is a registered financial advisor currently at HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. located in Brooklyn, New York.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Robert has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Dual hatted as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., engaging in the sale of bank related products and services. This position will be in conjunction with my current role as a registered representative with HSBC Securities (USA)Inc.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 30, 2009 - Present
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
Office #1: 6702 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11204RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Brooklyn, NY
Current
October 30, 2009 - Present
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
Office #1: 6702 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11204RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Brooklyn, NY
Past
May 2, 2009 - October 15, 2009
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 25574
BROOKLYN, NY
Past
May 2, 2009 - October 15, 2009
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
BROOKLYN, NY
Past
May 22, 2006 - May 2, 2009
WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 599
BROOKLYN, NY
Past
May 1, 2002 - May 2, 2009
WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 599
BROOKLYN, NY
Past
April 19, 1995 - May 1, 2002
DIME SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 28955
BROOKLYN, 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
California(5/15/2013)
RR
Colorado(10/28/2016)
RR
Connecticut(4/11/2011)
RR
Delaware(2/22/2023)
IAR
Delaware(2/22/2023)
RR
Florida(12/8/2009)
RR
Georgia(10/19/2012)
RR
Illinois(10/23/2013)
RR
Maine(8/13/2017)
RR
Massachusetts(3/9/2015)
RR
Michigan(12/8/2009)
RR
Minnesota(11/27/2018)
RR
New Hampshire(11/20/2009)
RR
New Jersey(10/30/2009)
IAR
New Jersey(10/30/2009)
RR
New York(10/30/2009)
IAR
New York(7/7/2021)
RR
North Carolina(5/21/2018)
IAR
North Carolina(5/22/2018)
RR
Oregon(9/13/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/11/2010)
RR
Rhode Island(2/16/2017)
RR
Texas(9/22/2014)
IAR
Texas(7/31/2022)
RR
Vermont(10/23/2013)
RR
Virginia(1/10/2014)
RR
Washington(3/24/2010)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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