JW
John C. Watson
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Greensboro, NC 27455
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CRD#: 1038466
JW
Professional summary
John Calier Watson III is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. John has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1)EIGER FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED, 3816A NORTH ELM STREET, GREENSBORO, NC 27455, FINANCIAL BROKERAGE, PRESIDENT, START DATE: 1985, APPROX. HOURS/MONTH: 4, APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 4, DUTIES: RUN GOLF TOURNAMENTS AND MANAGE NON-VARIABLE BROKERAGE BUSINESS. 2)KATMAI PROPERTIES LLC, NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED, 3816A NORTH ELM STREET, GREENSBORO, NC 27455, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT, MEMBER, START DATE, 01/03/06, APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 5 OR LESS, APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 5 OR LESS, DUTIES: MANAGEMENT OF REAL ESTATE LEASE TO PENN MUTUAL. 3) FINSECA|POSITION: I am a member of Finseca (formerly AALU - The Association for Advanced Life Underwriting)600 13th Street NWSuite 550Washington, DC 200005I serve on various committees within the organization|NATURE: "Finseca unifies the Financial Services profession and raise our collective voices to advocate for effective public policy that advances financial security for all. Its advocacy agenda focuses on policy that support delivering more people a holistic financial plan that includes life insurance, retirement planning, and investments. It includes core tax treatment of life insurance and annuities, retirement policy, standards of conduct, preserving the entrepreneurial spirt of the profession and tackling the savings and liquidity crisis for American families. Finseca looks to educate policy makers about the profession and the value of personalized professional advice for helping Americans become more financially secure|INVESTMENT RELATED: No|HRs/MONTH: 10 SEC TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 04/01/1992|ADDRESS: 600 13th Street NW, Suite 550, Washington DC | DESCRIPTION: I serve on various organization committees -Coli/Boli Working GroupEstate Tax Working GroupI regularly attend the annual meetingI attend organized operational meetings, as requested / called for during the year. 4) 221B ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC|INVESTMENT RELATED: YES|DBA: 221B ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC|POSITION HELD: PROPRIETOR/OWNER|ADDRESS: 3816-A NORTH ELM STREET GREENSBORO, NC 27455|START DATE: 10/1/99|NATURE OF ACTIVITY: LIFE INSURANCE BROKERAGE|HRS PER MTH: 26-40 HRS|TRADING HRS PER MTH: 26-40 HRS|DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES & SERVICE FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS, INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, INCLUDING LIFE SETTLEMENTS EFFECTIVE 07/08/08. 5) LAKE JEANETTE OFFICE PARK|INVESTMENT RELATED: NO|DBA: NA|POSITION HELD: PRESIDENT|ADDRESS: 1515 W. CORNWALLIS DRIVE, SUITE 204 GREENSBORO, NC 27408 | START DATE: 9/1/18 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT|HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10|TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10|DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PRESIDE OVER BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO HELP MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT THE UPDATE KEEP AND BETTERMENT OF THE OFFICE PARK PROPERTY. 6) TRUSTEE 1993 ILIT|INVESTMENT RELATED: YES|DBA: |POSITION HELD: TRUSTEE|ADDRESS: JOHN C. WATSON, III, TRUSTEE 3816 N ELM STREET SUITE A GREENSBORO, NC 27455|START DATE: 10/29/93 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: LIFE INSURANCE SERVICES|HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10|TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10|DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS IDENTIFIED IN THE TRUST DOCUMENTS 7) INSURANCE BROKERAGE|INVESTMENT RELATED: YES|DBA: NAVIGON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC|POSITION HELD: AGENT|ADDRESS: 3816-A NORTH ELM STREET SUITE A GREENSBORO, NC 27455|START DATE: 11/29/22|NATURE OF ACTIVITY: LIFE INSURANCE BROKERAGE|HRS PER MTH: 10-25 HRS|TRADING HRS PER MTH: 10-25 HRS|DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES & SERVICE OF FIXED LIFE, ANNUITIES AND HEALTH RELATED PRODUCTS INLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE PRODUCTS 8) NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL-PML & HTK|POSITION: BOARD MEMBER NATURE: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECU TRADING HOURS: 10|START DATE: 01/01/25|ADDRESS: 3816 NORTH ELM STREET, STE A, GREENSBORO NC 27455|DESCRIPTION: MEMBER OF COMMITTEE Participating in MEETINGS USING CONFERENCE CALLS WORKING WITH MEMBERS TO RESOLVE ISSUES and HELP DESIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 15, 2007 - Present
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
Office #1: 3816 North Elm Street Suite A, Greensboro, NC 27455Office #2: 210 Mulberry St Sw, Lenoir, NC 28645RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Greensboro, NC
Current
May 15, 2007 - Present
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
Office #1: 3816 North Elm Street Suite A, Greensboro, NC 27455RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Greensboro, NC
Past
August 13, 1995 - May 15, 2007
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 4082
GREENSBORO, NC
Past
September 1, 1982 - May 15, 2007
1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4082
GREENSBORO, NC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Alabama(5/15/2007)
RR
Arizona(8/29/2018)
RR
Arkansas(2/28/2018)
RR
California(5/15/2007)
RR
Colorado(5/15/2007)
RR
Connecticut(10/28/2019)
RR
Delaware(4/9/2018)
RR
District of Columbia(6/11/2024)
RR
Florida(5/15/2007)
RR
Georgia(5/15/2007)
RR
Illinois(7/19/2018)
RR
Indiana(8/9/2018)
RR
Iowa(10/2/2018)
RR
Kentucky(5/15/2007)
RR
Louisiana(3/27/2018)
RR
Maine(7/19/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(3/28/2017)
RR
Michigan(10/8/2025)
RR
Mississippi(5/21/2018)
RR
Missouri(5/15/2007)
RR
Montana(5/21/2015)
RR
New Hampshire(6/11/2024)
RR
New York(5/15/2007)
RR
North Carolina(5/15/2007)
IAR
North Carolina(5/15/2007)
RR
Ohio(1/28/2014)
RR
Pennsylvania(7/9/2012)
RR
South Carolina(5/15/2007)
RR
Tennessee(5/15/2007)
RR
Texas(5/15/2007)
IAR
Texas(5/16/2007)
RR
Utah(11/9/2021)
RR
Virginia(5/15/2007)
RR
Washington(12/21/2016)
RR
West Virginia(4/9/2018)
RR
Wisconsin(3/27/2018)
RR
Wyoming(9/22/2008)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| 1847 FINANCIAL LLC | SHAREHOLDER | |
| GUNZENHAUSER, RADFORD MICHAEL | FINOP | 7253452 |
| HUCKERBY, KEITH GORDON | MANAGER | 2641591 |
| MASON, ANN-MARIE | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND SECRETARY | 7145020 |
| MULLER, NIKI LEE | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 7364066 |
| NAGENGAST, HEATHER JILL | PRESIDENT, MANAGER | 5300554 |
| O'MALLEY, DAVID MICHAEL | CHAIRMAN AND MANAGER | 4468593 |
| ROBINSON, VICTORIA MARIE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MANAGER | 4556827 |
| WYANT, JUSTIN | MANAGER | 8146157 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 31,522 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,753,847,039 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 11 |
| Arbitration | 6 |
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Company Information
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
CRD#: 4031Greensboro, NC 27455TRUST BUT VERIFY
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