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Michael Sheldon Smith

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
ADDISON, TX
·CRD# 1053913·41 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Sheldon Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Addison, Texas. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Years of Experience

41 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC·CRD# 4031
RIA
BD
16633 N Dallas Parkway Suite 525, Addison, TX 75001
May 28, 2010 - Present
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC·CRD# 4031
RIA
BD
16633 N Dallas Parkway Suite 525, Addison, TX 75001
February 7, 2008 - Present
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
Dallas, TX
May 6, 1996 - February 19, 2008
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
BD
Newark, NJ
April 26, 1985 - March 4, 1996

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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)

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

485

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

HTK WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE - PART 2A APPENDIX (4/24/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
1847 FINANCIAL LLCSHAREHOLDER—
DAVIS, LISA BETHCO-PRESIDENT5985055
GUNZENHAUSER, RADFORD MICHAELFINOP7253452
HUCKERBY, KEITH GORDONMANAGER2641591
KANE, MICHAEL VITASCO-PRESIDENT5272677
MASON, ANN-MARIECHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND SECRETARY7145020
O'MALLEY, DAVID MICHAELCHAIRMAN AND MANAGER4468593
ROBINSON, VICTORIA MARIECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MANAGER4556827
ROMENESKO, DELANA RAQUELPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2656165
WYANT, JUSTINMANAGER8146157

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

28,369

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$9,014,857,753

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

11

Arbitration

6

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Other business activities

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1)INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: PENN MUTUAL WEALTH STRATEGIES | POSITION HELD: AGENT- | ADDRESS: 16633 N DALLAS PKWY, SUITE 525ADDISON, TX 75001 | START DATE: 2011-03-02 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: LIFE INSURANCE BROKERAGE- | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 41-100 HOURS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 41-100 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES & SERVICE FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS , INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. 2)INSURANCE BROKERAGE | POSITION: Financial Advisor | DBA NAME: WEALTH COORDINATION PARTNERS | NATURE: INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes | NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 | SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 40 | START DATE: 01/25/2024 | ADDRESS: 16633 N. DALLAS PARKWAY, Ste 525, Addison TX 75001 | DESCRIPTION: financial planning.

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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".
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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(4/11/2018)
RR
Alaska
(8/20/2024)
RR
Arizona
(10/12/2018)
RR
California
(3/26/2012)
RR
Colorado
(9/7/2022)
RR
Florida
(9/9/2014)
RR
Illinois
(4/7/2020)
RR
Kansas
(9/9/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(3/17/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(6/21/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(10/22/2010)
RR
Oklahoma
(12/3/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(2/17/2022)
RR
Texas
(2/7/2008)
IAR
Texas
(5/28/2010)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 2010About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Feb 1986About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1985About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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