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Mark E. Helak
HSBC SECURITIES (USA)
Buffalo, NY 14210
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CRD#: 4959376
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Professional summary
Mark Edwin Helak, who also goes by Mark Helak, is a registered financial advisor currently at HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. located in Buffalo, New York.
Mark is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Mark has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mark Helak
Other business activities
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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
April 24, 2023 - Present
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
Office #1: 239 Van Rensselaer Street Floor 2, Buffalo, NY 14210Office #3: 8100 Transit Road Suite 500, Amherst, NY 14221RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Buffalo, NY
Current
June 13, 2022 - Present
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
Office #1: 239 Van Rensselaer Street Floor 2, Buffalo, NY 14210Office #2: 8100 Transit Road Suite 500, Amherst, NY 14221RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Buffalo, NY
Past
May 4, 2016 - August 17, 2021
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
BD
CRD#: 19585
DEPEW, NY
Past
August 26, 2013 - May 3, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
SNYDER, NY
Past
July 11, 2012 - August 29, 2013
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 136300
DEPEW, NY
Past
November 26, 2007 - July 11, 2012
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
BD
CRD#: 19585
DEPEW, NY
Past
June 29, 2005 - July 9, 2007
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past
June 29, 2005 - November 16, 2007
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
WILLIAMSVILLE, 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
Alabama(8/9/2023)
IAR
Alabama(8/14/2023)
RR
Alaska(8/9/2023)
IAR
Alaska(8/14/2023)
RR
Arizona(8/9/2023)
RR
Arkansas(8/9/2023)
RR
California(8/9/2023)
IAR
California(8/7/2024)
RR
Colorado(8/9/2023)
RR
Connecticut(8/9/2023)
RR
Delaware(8/9/2023)
IAR
Delaware(8/14/2023)
RR
District of Columbia(8/9/2023)
IAR
District of Columbia(12/24/2024)
RR
Florida(8/9/2023)
RR
Georgia(8/9/2023)
IAR
Georgia(8/8/2024)
RR
Hawaii(8/9/2023)
RR
Idaho(8/9/2023)
RR
Illinois(8/9/2023)
RR
Indiana(8/9/2023)
IAR
Indiana(8/14/2023)
RR
Iowa(8/9/2023)
IAR
Iowa(8/14/2023)
RR
Kansas(8/9/2023)
IAR
Kansas(8/14/2023)
RR
Kentucky(8/9/2023)
RR
Louisiana(8/9/2023)
IAR
Louisiana(8/14/2023)
RR
Maine(8/9/2023)
IAR
Maine(8/14/2023)
RR
Maryland(8/9/2023)
IAR
Maryland(8/14/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(8/9/2023)
IAR
Massachusetts(3/27/2024)
RR
Michigan(8/9/2023)
RR
Minnesota(8/9/2023)
IAR
Minnesota(2/14/2024)
RR
Mississippi(8/9/2023)
RR
Missouri(8/9/2023)
RR
Montana(8/9/2023)
IAR
Montana(8/15/2023)
RR
Nebraska(8/9/2023)
RR
Nevada(8/9/2023)
RR
New Hampshire(8/9/2023)
RR
New Jersey(8/9/2023)
RR
New Mexico(8/9/2023)
IAR
New Mexico(8/15/2023)
RR
New York(6/13/2022)
IAR
New York(4/24/2023)
RR
North Carolina(8/9/2023)
IAR
North Carolina(8/14/2023)
RR
North Dakota(8/9/2023)
IAR
North Dakota(8/21/2023)
RR
Ohio(8/9/2023)
RR
Oklahoma(8/9/2023)
RR
Oregon(8/9/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(8/9/2023)
RR
Puerto Rico(8/9/2023)
IAR
Puerto Rico(8/14/2023)
RR
Rhode Island(8/9/2023)
RR
South Carolina(8/9/2023)
RR
South Dakota(8/9/2023)
RR
Tennessee(8/9/2023)
RR
Texas(8/9/2023)
IAR
Texas(8/14/2023)
RR
Utah(8/9/2023)
IAR
Utah(8/15/2023)
RR
Vermont(8/9/2023)
RR
Virgin Islands(8/9/2023)
RR
Virginia(8/9/2023)
IAR
Virginia(8/14/2023)
RR
Washington(8/9/2023)
RR
West Virginia(8/9/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(8/9/2023)
RR
Wyoming(8/9/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/3/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral 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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Company Information
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
CRD#: 19585Buffalo, NY 14210TRUST BUT VERIFY
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