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Stephen D. Bersey

HSBC SECURITIES (USA)
NEW YORK, NY 10001
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CRD#: 3087604
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Professional summary


Stephen D Bersey, who also goes by Stephen D Bersey, is a registered financial professional currently at HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. located in New York, New York.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Stephen has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 86, Series 87 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Stephen D Bersey

Other business activities


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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

March 23, 2023 - Present

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

Office #1: 66 Hudson Boulevard Floors 3 4, 5, 30, And Suites 2406, 2407, New York, NY, 10001
RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 29, 2020 - March 24, 2023

DAIWA CAPITAL MARKETS AMERICA INC.

BD
CRD#: 1576
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 22, 2015 - July 16, 2019

MUFG SECURITIES AMERICAS INC.

BD
CRD#: 19685
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 21, 2014 - July 1, 2015

BURKE & QUICK PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 153521
UNIONDALE, NY
Past

January 23, 2014 - April 7, 2014

IFS SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 40375
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 12, 2011 - November 15, 2012

C. L. KING & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6183
HOBOKEN, NJ
Past

February 3, 2010 - January 10, 2011

W.A. CAPITAL MARKETS

BD
CRD#: 6292
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 6, 2001 - May 10, 2001

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 10, 2000 - November 3, 2000

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 6, 1999 - February 25, 2000

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 15, 1998 - May 10, 1999

BMO CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16686
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.

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.

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RR
New York
(3/23/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/9/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 19585New York, NY 10001

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