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Nicholas C. Codola
HSBC SECURITIES (USA)
NEW YORK, NY 10001
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CRD#: 7183114
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Professional summary
Nicholas Cheng Codola, who also goes by Nicholas Cheng Codola, is a registered financial advisor currently at HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. located in New York, New York.
Nicholas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Nicholas has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Nicholas Cheng Codola
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 21, 2025 - Present
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
Office #1: 66 Hudson Boulevard Floors 3 4, 5, 30, And Suites 2406, 2407, New York, NY, 10001RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 1, 2023 - June 2, 2025
ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 107975
OMAHA, NE
Past
August 12, 2021 - October 20, 2023
WEALTHPLAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 311364
OMAHA, NE
Past
January 25, 2021 - August 3, 2021
ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 125446
OMAHA, NE
Past
October 16, 2019 - December 31, 2020
ORION PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 107975
BERWYN, PA
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
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
New York(10/21/2025)
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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