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Bernie L. Townes
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
MELVILLE, NY 11747
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CRD#: 1305111
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Professional summary
Bernie Lee Townes is a registered financial advisor currently at JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC located in Melville, New York.
Bernie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Bernie has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. BMT LLC; Residential Real Estate at 508, 707, 709 Once Ocean Paradise Island dr. Bahamas & 36 Lafayette Drive Amityville, NY; Start date: 12/04/2017; Rental income from 508 is $66,000/year and rental income from 36 Lafayette is $24,000/year; 2hr/month; Account #[REDACTED]; 2 of the properties are rentals (Lafayette and 508 One Ocean dr.); Investment-related 2, NuHealth Foundation, East Meadow, NY. Board Member (11/2019) - Fund Raising. Not investment related, not compensated, 1 hour/month.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 15, 2020 - Present
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
Office #1: 395 N. Service Road Suite 411, Melville, NY 11747RIA
BD
CRD#: 463
MELVILLE, NY
Current
November 30, 2017 - Present
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
Office #1: 395 N. Service Road Suite 411, Melville, NY 11747RIA
BD
CRD#: 463
MELVILLE, NY
Past
January 15, 2010 - December 11, 2017
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
MELVILLE, NY
Past
May 29, 2007 - January 27, 2010
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
COMMACK, NY
Past
May 29, 2007 - January 27, 2010
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
COMMACK, NY
Past
December 7, 2004 - May 29, 2007
CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 23988
COMMACK, NY
Past
June 1, 1992 - May 29, 2007
CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES
BD
CRD#: 23988
COMMACK, NY
Past
March 22, 1991 - June 1, 1992
CITICORP FINANCIAL SERVICES,INC.
BD
CRD#: 14675
Past
August 3, 1989 - March 11, 1991
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past
July 19, 1985 - August 11, 1989
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 26, 1984 - June 27, 1985
INVESTORS CENTER, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14670
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".
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT INC. | PARKER/HUNTER ASSET MANAGEMENT | JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
CRD#: 463 / SEC#: 801-7258, 8-462
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/8/1971 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(11/30/2017)
RR
Arizona(11/30/2017)
RR
California(5/25/2023)
RR
Connecticut(10/29/2025)
RR
Delaware(1/3/2018)
RR
District of Columbia(10/31/2018)
RR
Florida(12/1/2017)
RR
Georgia(6/30/2023)
RR
Kentucky(11/30/2017)
RR
Maryland(11/30/2017)
RR
Massachusetts(11/30/2017)
RR
Nevada(12/22/2020)
RR
New Jersey(11/30/2017)
IAR
New Jersey(6/15/2020)
RR
New York(11/30/2017)
IAR
New York(6/17/2021)
RR
North Carolina(10/25/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania(11/30/2017)
RR
Texas(8/9/2023)
IAR
Texas(8/9/2023)
RR
Virginia(11/30/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT INC. | PARKER/HUNTER ASSET MANAGEMENT | JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
CRD#: 463 / SEC#: 801-7258, 8-462
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/8/1971 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address
1717 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(215) 665-6000
Established
Delaware since 08/27/1999
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
2,375
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| JUNE PURCHASER LLC | OWNER | |
| CULLEY, JOSEPH DAVID | BANKING PRINCIPAL (BP) | 4275987 |
| DOWNEY, DANEEN ELIZABETH | DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL | 4758790 |
| FUSCO, CHRISTOPHER | ROSFP | 5858082 |
| HALL, CAROLINE KATHRYNE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6342772 |
| HRICKO, MICHAEL J | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4509746 |
| LEMPA, JESSICA ELLEN | IA CCO | 5276453 |
| MCSHEA, GREGORY BURNS | GENERAL COUNSEL | 2870963 |
| MILLER, ANTHONY MATTHEW | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT AND CEO | 4597116 |
| MULLAN, DAVID MICHAEL | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2739186 |
| REED, KEVIN JUDE | EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2105832 |
| RIGGI, BRETT STEPHAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4462496 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 239,256 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 100,795,564,390 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 54 |
| Arbitration | 66 |
| Bond | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2025 | ||
| 03/21/2025 | ||
| 10/09/2024 | ||
| 10/26/2023 |
Red Flags
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