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Kristin Carlton
HSBC SECURITIES (USA)
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 4749376
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Professional summary
Kristin Carlton, who also goes by Kristin Rachelle Carlton, Kristin Malo, Kristin Petinaux, is a registered financial professional currently at HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.
Kristin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Kristin has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Kristin Rachelle Carlton | Kristin Malo | Kristin Petinaux
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 12, 2026 - Present
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
Office #1: 227 W. Monroe Street 18th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Chicago, IL
Past
May 24, 2004 - January 11, 2006
BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.
BD
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 4, 2004 - June 28, 2004
BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 15794
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Colorado(1/12/2026)
RR
District of Columbia(1/12/2026)
RR
Florida(1/12/2026)
RR
Louisiana(1/12/2026)
RR
Maryland(1/12/2026)
RR
Puerto Rico(1/12/2026)
Exams
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/12/2026
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
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 | |
| BUSCAGLIA, SARA FAYE | DIRECTOR | 4884059 |
| GOODWIN, CARY LONGSTRETH | PRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR | 3092972 |
| 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 |
| WIRGIN, MICHAEL K | GENERAL COUNSEL | 7050015 |
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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