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Townsend Hornor

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
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CRD#: 1931872
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Professional summary


Townsend Hornor JR, who also goes by Sandy Hornor Jr., Townsend Hornor, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Columbia, Maryland.

Townsend is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Townsend has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sandy Hornor Jr. | Townsend Hornor

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 13, 2015 - Present

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 10960 Grantchester Way Suite 110, Columbia, MD 21044
RIA
CRD#: 159388
COLUMBIA, MD
Past

August 5, 2011 - April 1, 2013

1919 INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 133370
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

August 5, 2011 - April 1, 2013

FRANKLIN DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 109064
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

September 22, 2010 - May 31, 2011

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Past

September 22, 2010 - May 31, 2011

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Past

May 28, 2008 - September 19, 2008

OLD MUTUAL CAPITAL

RIA
CRD#: 131405
DENVER, CO
Past

September 3, 2007 - September 19, 2008

OLD MUTUAL INVESTMENT PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 44916
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 11, 2005 - November 2, 2006

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 6, 1994 - January 18, 2005

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 7, 1990 - December 31, 1994

MFS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18309
BOSTON, MA

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".
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 159388 / SEC#: 801-76893

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2012 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Maryland
(2/13/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/28/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 159388 / SEC#: 801-76893

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
10960 Grantchester Way Suite 110, Columbia, MD 21044
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 461-3900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
32

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BWFA ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (10/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,975
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,828,296,993

Red Flags


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Company Information


BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 159388Columbia, MD 21044

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