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Alexander J. Pacer

HSBC SECURITIES (USA)
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 7571041
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Professional summary


Alexander Joseph Pacer, who also goes by Alex Pacer, Alexander Pacer, is a registered financial professional currently at HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.

Alexander is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Alexander has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Alex Pacer | Alexander Pacer

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 22, 2022 - Present

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

Office #1: 227 W. Monroe Street 18th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
BD
CRD#: 19585
Chicago, IL

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.

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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

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Alabama
(1/20/2023)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
(1/22/2023)
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
(12/22/2022)
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virgin Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
(1/20/2023)
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West Virginia
(1/20/2023)
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Wisconsin
(1/20/2023)
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Wyoming
(1/20/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/20/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 12/21/2022
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 19585Chicago, IL 60606

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