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Zhiyong Yang

HSBC SECURITIES (USA)
Flushing, NY 11354
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CRD#: 6903561
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Professional summary


Zhiyong Yang is a registered financial advisor currently at HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. located in Flushing, New York.

Zhiyong is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Zhiyong has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Entity 1 - GSME Wealth Management LLC Name of Business: GSME Wealth Management LLC Address: 29 Chase Rd, Ste 146, Scarsdale, NY 10583 Position/Title: Managing Member / Founder Start Date: 12/2024, RIA registration was approved by New York state in 04/2025 Nature of Business: Former NY State RIA; filed Form ADV-W to withdraw the RIA registration in Oct 2025; It has no AUM, income, clients, or advisory activity. Administrative and compliance record retention only. Hours/Month: 1 (0 during trading hours) Compensation: None Investment-related? No Entity 2 - GSME LLC Name of Business: GSME LLC Address: 29 Chase Rd, Ste 146, Scarsdale, NY 10583 Position/Title: Managing Member Start Date: 12/2024 Nature of Business: Dormant non-financial LLC; no clients, income, or activity. Maintains minimal regulatory or administrative tasks only. Hours/Month: 0.5 (0 during trading hours) Compensation: None Investment-related? No. Both GSME Wealth Management LLC and GSME LLC have no business/income, non-investment related, and no interest of conflict.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 7, 2025 - Present

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

Office #1: 39-10 Main St., Flushing, NY 11354
RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Flushing, NY
Current

November 7, 2025 - Present

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

Office #1: 39-10 Main St., Flushing, NY 11354
RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Flushing, NY
Past

April 11, 2025 - October 27, 2025

GSME WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 335045
New York, NY
Past

July 21, 2021 - September 19, 2024

INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF CHINA FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 131487
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 13, 2018 - July 15, 2021

ICBC STANDARD SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 35560
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.

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
Connecticut
(11/7/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(11/7/2025)
RR
New York
(11/7/2025)
IAR
New York
(11/7/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/27/2024
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 19585Flushing, NY 11354

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