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Michael J. Gaudino

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Lancaster, PA 17601
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CRD#: 1025547
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Professional summary


Michael Joseph Gaudino is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


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.
1) INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED - YES | DBA NAME: 1847 FINANCIAL | POSITION HELD: AGENT | ADDRESS: 1525 OREGON PIKE SUITE 1501, LANCASTER, PA 17601 | START DT: 3/1/2016 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: LIFE INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 101-140 HRS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 101-140 HRS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES & SERVICE OF LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH/DI/LTC AND ANNUITIES FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL. 2) INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED - YES | DBA NAME: 1847 FINANCIAL | POSITION HELD: AGENT | ADDRESS: 1525 OREGON PIKE, SUITE 1501, LANCASTER, PA 17601 | START DT: 3/1/2016 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: LIFE INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 101-140 HRS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 101-140 HRS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES & SERVICE OF LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH/DI/LTC AND ANNUITIES. 3) LANDLORD | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: | POSITION HELD: PROPRIETOR/OWNER- | ADDRESS: 1525 OREGON PIKE SUITE 1501 & 1502LANCASTER, PA. 17601 | START DATE: 2017-04-01 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER- | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROPERTY OWNER-COLLECT RENT FROM PENN MUTUAL LIFE INS. COMPANY. 4) COMPASS MILL LLC. | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: | POSITION HELD: PROPRIETOR/OWNER/ LANDLORD | ADDRESS: 813,815 & 817 ROTHSVILLE RD. LITITZ, PA. 17543 | START DATE: 12/30/2019 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RENTAL PROPERTIES RENOVATIONS :PROPERTIES ARE RENOVATED AND RENTED. 5) STATION HOUSE & FRUITVILLE PARTNERS LLC | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: | POSITION HELD: MEMBER | ADDRESS: 1331 & 1335 FRUITVILLE PIKE LANCASTER,PA. 17601 | START DATE: 11/2/2022 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: RENTAL PROPERTY LLC PARTNER | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROPERTY OWNER COLLECTING RENTS, MAINTENANCE DELEGATION.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 9, 2016 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 1525 Oregon Pike Suite 1501, Lancaster, PA 17601
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Lancaster, PA
Current

March 3, 2016 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 1525 Oregon Pike Suite 1501, Lancaster, PA 17601
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Lancaster, PA
Past

November 2, 2007 - March 3, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
LANCASTER, PA
Past

April 22, 1998 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
LANCASTER, PA
Past

April 22, 1998 - March 3, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
LANCASTER, PA
Past

November 26, 1996 - April 6, 1998

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

March 4, 1996 - October 28, 1996

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 4, 1996 - October 28, 1996

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 5, 1995 - January 19, 1996

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 7, 1993 - February 21, 1995

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 7, 1993 - February 21, 1995

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

November 16, 1983 - December 11, 1992

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

December 14, 1982 - October 19, 1983

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, INC. | PENN MUTUAL EQUITY SERVICES, INC. | HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CRD#: 4031 / SEC#: 801-56151, 8-14715

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia 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
California
(3/31/2020)
RR
Florida
(6/1/2016)
RR
Maryland
(3/3/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/3/2016)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/9/2016)
RR
Virginia
(8/16/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/7/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, INC. | PENN MUTUAL EQUITY SERVICES, INC. | HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CRD#: 4031 / SEC#: 801-56151, 8-14715

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
161 Washington Street Suite 1111, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Mailing Address
161 Washington Street Suite 1111, Conshohocken, PA 19428
Phone number
(215) 957-7300
Established
Delaware since 09/09/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
442

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HTK ADVISORY SERVICES DISCLOSURE BROCHURE - ADV PART 2A (8/12/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
1847 FINANCIAL LLCSHAREHOLDER
GUNZENHAUSER, RADFORD MICHAELFINOP7253452
HUCKERBY, KEITH GORDONMANAGER2641591
MASON, ANN-MARIECHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND SECRETARY7145020
MULLER, NIKI LEEPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER7364066
NAGENGAST, HEATHER JILLPRESIDENT, MANAGER5300554
O'MALLEY, DAVID MICHAELCHAIRMAN AND MANAGER4468593
ROBINSON, VICTORIA MARIECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MANAGER4556827
WYANT, JUSTINMANAGER8146157

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts31,522
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,753,847,039

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration6

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Company Information


HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CRD#: 4031Lancaster, PA 17601

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