Diego E. Molano

HSBC SECURITIES (USA)

Miami, FL 33131

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CRD#: 5017170

Professional summary

Diego E Molano is a registered financial advisor currently at HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. located in Miami, Florida.

Diego is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Diego has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 17, 2024 - Present

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

Office #1: 1441 Brickell Avenue 16th Floor, Miami, FL 33131

RIA

CRD#: 19585

Miami, FL

Current

November 11, 2009 - Present

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

Office #1: 1441 Brickell Avenue 16th Floor, Miami, FL 33131

RIA

CRD#: 19585

Miami, FL

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".

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)

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.

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

Alabama
(2/16/2024)

Alaska
(2/16/2024)

Arizona
(2/16/2024)

Arkansas
(2/16/2024)

California
(2/16/2024)

Colorado
(2/16/2024)

Connecticut
(2/16/2024)

Delaware
(2/16/2024)

District of Columbia
(2/16/2024)

Florida
(8/1/2012)

IAR

Florida
(5/17/2024)

Georgia
(2/16/2024)

Hawaii
(2/16/2024)

Idaho
(2/16/2024)

Illinois
(2/16/2024)

Indiana
(2/16/2024)

Iowa
(2/16/2024)

Kansas
(2/16/2024)

Kentucky
(2/16/2024)

Louisiana
(2/16/2024)

Maine
(2/16/2024)

Maryland
(2/16/2024)

Massachusetts
(2/16/2024)

Michigan
(2/16/2024)

Minnesota
(2/16/2024)

IAR

Minnesota
(10/29/2024)

Mississippi
(2/16/2024)

Missouri
(2/16/2024)

Montana
(2/16/2024)

Nebraska
(2/16/2024)

Nevada
(2/16/2024)

New Hampshire
(2/16/2024)

New Jersey
(2/16/2024)

New Mexico
(2/16/2024)

New York
(3/2/2010)

North Carolina
(2/16/2024)

North Dakota
(2/16/2024)

Ohio
(2/16/2024)

Oklahoma
(2/16/2024)

Oregon
(2/16/2024)

Pennsylvania
(2/16/2024)

Puerto Rico
(2/16/2024)

Rhode Island
(2/16/2024)

South Carolina
(2/16/2024)

South Dakota
(2/16/2024)

Tennessee
(2/16/2024)

Texas
(2/16/2024)

IAR

Texas
(8/21/2025)

Utah
(2/16/2024)

Vermont
(2/16/2024)

Virgin Islands
(2/16/2024)

Virginia
(2/16/2024)

Washington
(2/16/2024)

West Virginia
(2/16/2024)

Wisconsin
(2/16/2024)

Wyoming
(2/16/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/1/2024

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/1/2010

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/20/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/10/2009

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.

SRO Registrations

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

SRO Registrations

Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.

SRO Registrations

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.

SRO Registrations

Cboe Exchange, Inc.

SRO Registrations

FINRA

SRO Registrations

Investors' Exchange LLC

SRO Registrations

NYSE American LLC

SRO Registrations

NYSE Arca, Inc.

SRO Registrations

Nasdaq BX, Inc.

SRO Registrations

Nasdaq ISE, LLC

SRO Registrations

Nasdaq PHLX LLC

SRO Registrations

Nasdaq Stock Market

SRO Registrations

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

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)

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

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HSBC PRISM ADVISORY (10/16/2025)

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. (9/15/2025)

MANAGED PORTFOLIO ACCOUNT WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (6/16/2025)

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS AND DIRECT INVESTMENTS (3/28/2025)

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	Cover Page	Report
12/11/2024	Cover Page	Report
10/20/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Diego E. Molano

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Diego E Molano's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Diego E Molano's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/1/2024

Series 63

Date: 3/1/2010

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/20/2013

Series 6

Date: 11/10/2009

Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.

Cboe Exchange, Inc.

FINRA

Investors' Exchange LLC

NYSE American LLC

NYSE Arca, Inc.

Nasdaq BX, Inc.

Nasdaq ISE, LLC

Nasdaq PHLX LLC

Nasdaq Stock Market

New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

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