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Hugh Lawson

HPS SECURITIES
New York, NY 10019
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CRD#: 2854269
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Professional summary

Hugh Lawson, who also goes by Hugh James Lawson, is a registered financial professional currently at HPS SECURITIES, LLC located in New York, New York.

Hugh is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Hugh has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Hugh James Lawson

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 1, 2026 - Present

HPS SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 40 West 57th Street 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10019
BD
CRD#: 319197
New York, NY
Past

February 19, 1997 - November 29, 2022

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
New Jersey
(5/1/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/20/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 12/15/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/18/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/10/2005
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

HS
HPS SECURITIES, LLC
HPS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 319197 / SEC#: , 8-70910

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
40 West 57th Street 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10019
Mailing Address
40 West 57th Street 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone number
(212) 287-6767
Established
Delaware since 02/07/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HPS GROUP HOLDINGS II, LLCSOLE MEMBER
CHRISTMAS, JOHN EDWARDPRESIDENT2772276
STAMOVA, ILINA SFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5500851
VIRGILIO, JOSEPH JAMESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2041281

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Company Information

HPS SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 319197New York, NY 10019

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