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Grace Wit
HSBC SECURITIES (USA)
Cupertino, CA 95014
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CRD#: 4915485
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Professional summary
Grace Wit, who also goes by Acharawadee Grace Demers, Acharawadee Demers, Grace Demers, Acharawadee Grace Wit, Acharawadee Grace Witprasertkul, is a registered financial advisor currently at HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. located in Cupertino, California.
Grace is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Grace has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Acharawadee Grace Demers | Acharawadee Demers | Grace Demers | Acharawadee Grace Wit | Acharawadee Grace Witprasertkul
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.
1.RENTAL PROPERTY, INV RELATED, San Francisco, CA, 100% OWNERSHIP, START 8/14/2023, 566 S Van Ness Ave. #14 San Francisco, CA 94110 3 HOURS PER MONTH, ZERO DURING TRADING, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. 2.RENTAL PROPERTY, INV RELATED, 1696 Walnut Grove Ave. San Jose, CA 95126, 100% OWNERSHIP, START 7/1/2018, 1 HOUR PER MONTH, 0 HRS DURING TRADING, OWNER. 3.South Van Ness Home Owner's Association , Not investment-related, 566 S. Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, CA 94110, Nature of Business- HOA Board Member ; Relationship/ Title- Board Member, Description- I'm an elected board member. the start date of your relationship- 8/14/2023. 4. RENTAL PROPERTY - MOUNTAIN VIEW, Investment related, 1915 Mt Vernon Ct Mountain View, CA 94040, Sole Trader, START DATE 1/1/2024, 10 HOUR PER ANNUM, 0 HRS DURING TRADING, Description - Own and manage this rental property.
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
August 30, 2023 - Present
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
Office #1: 10745 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Cupertino, CA
Current
August 30, 2023 - Present
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
Office #1: 10745 S. De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Cupertino, CA
Past
January 2, 2014 - August 4, 2023
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
CUPERTINO, CA
Past
February 27, 2013 - December 31, 2013
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
CUPERTINO, CA
Past
February 27, 2013 - August 4, 2023
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
CUPERTINO, CA
Past
September 1, 2011 - January 18, 2012
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
CAMPBELL, CA
Past
September 21, 2007 - January 18, 2012
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
CAMPBELL, CA
Past
June 27, 2005 - June 7, 2006
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7556
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
June 6, 2005 - June 7, 2006
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
CINCINNATI, OH
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(8/30/2023)
IAR
California(8/30/2023)
Exams
State Security Law 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)
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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