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10yrs

Chen Ling

Financial advisor at HSBC Securities (usa)

Chen Ling is a fiduciary financial advisor in Arcadia, California, with 10 years in the industry. After a year at Cetera Investment Advisers and less than a year at Equitable Advisors, Chen joined HSBC Securities (usa) in 2025, a firm offering private fund management, investment management for businesses, and selecting outside investment managers. Chen holds the CFA designation.

One of 83 advisors with offices in Arcadia, and one of 75 fiduciaries.

Arcadia, CA 91007CFAFiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience10 years (since 2017)
How that compares ?10 years in the industry
Office1107 S. Baldwin Avenue Suite C, Arcadia, CA 91007
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Performance fee
Typical client at the firm ?$307,151
Advisors at the firm376
States licensed ?1 state

Services through HSBC Securities (usa)

Managing private fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsChoosing other investment managersOther services

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Designations

CFA

Licenses

Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.

Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Career

  1. Jan 2025 – now
  2. 2019 – 2021
  3. Oct 2017 – Mar 2019
  4. Apr 2017 – Jun 2017

Questions to ask Chen

Tailored to Chen’s registration and firm.

  1. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  2. Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
  3. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Chen

How do I contact Chen?

Call HSBC Securities (usa) at (212) 525-2879 and ask for Chen Ling. Chen works from the Arcadia, CA office.

How long has Chen been a financial advisor?

Chen has been in the industry since 2017, about 10 years. 10 years in the industry.

What licenses does Chen hold?

Series 65, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Chen a fiduciary?

Chen is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Chen paid?

HSBC Securities (usa) reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, a share of investment gains. Ask Chen for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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