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Melanie Marie Colusci

Melanie M. Colusci

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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CRD#: 3047645
Melanie Marie Colusci

Professional summary

Melanie Marie Colusci, CFP®, who also goes by Melanie Marie Babcock, Melanie Marie Colusci, Melanie Marie Deshaw, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Melanie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Melanie has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Melanie Marie Babcock | Melanie Marie Colusci | Melanie Marie Deshaw

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)INS BRKG|INVEST:YES|DBA:21ST CENTURY FINANCIAL|POS: AGENT|ADD:381 MANSFIELD AV, STE 400, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220|STRT:03/24/10|NATURE:LIFE INS BRKG|HRS MTH:41-100|TRADE HRS:41-100|DUTY:LIFE INS SALES, FINANCIAL PLANNING. 2)INS BRKG|INVEST:YES|DBA:CSC FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC|POS:AGENT|ADD:381 MANSFIELD AV, STE 400, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220|STRT:1/1/11|NATURE:LIFE INS BRKG|HRS MTH:10-25|TRADE HRS:0-10|DUTY:INS SALES & REVIEWING CLIENT'S FINANCIAL PLANS & MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS. 3)INS BRKG|INVEST:YES|DBA:ROSSETTI FINANCIAL|POS:AGENT|ADD:381 MANSFIELD AV, STE 400, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220|STRT:09/2013|NATURE:LIFE INS BRKG|HRS MTH:10-25|TRADE HRS:10-25 |DUTY:LIFE INS SALES FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE INS COMPANY. 4)STRATEGIC ALLIANCE SYSTEMS, LLC|INVEST:NO|DBA: BRIDGER FINANCIAL GROUP|POS:PRESIDENT|ADD:381 MANSFIELD AVE STE 400 PITTSBURGH PA 15220|STRT:12-01-16|NATURE:OTHER-LLC USED FOR BOOKKEEPING|HRS MTH:10-25|TRADE HRS:10-25|DUTY:STRATEGIC ALLIANCE SYSTEMS IS USED FOR PAYROLL OF THE STAFF. MANAGING PAYROLL FOR THE BUSINESS. 5)BRIDGER FINANCIAL GROUP|INVEST:YES|DBA:BRIDGER FINANCIAL GROUP|POS:PROPRIETOR/OWNER|ADD:381 MANSFIELD AVE STE 400 PITTSBURGH PA 15220|STRT: 11-15-16|NATURE:LIFE INS BRKG|HRS MTH:41-100|TRADE HRS:41-100|DUTY:INS SALES & SERVICE FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS , INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE INS COMPANY. 6)AUTHOR SPEAKER|NVES RELATED:NO|DBA: N/A|POS:PROPRIETOR/OWNER|ADD:381 MANSFIELD AVE STE 400, PITTSBURGH PA 15220|STRT: 7/1/17|NATURE:SERVICE INDUSTRY|HRS MTH:0-10| TRADE HRS: 0-10|DUTY:WRITING A BOOK FOR WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS. BOOK CLUB, & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. 7)D&M REAL ESTATE|INVEST:NO|DBA:N/A|POS:PARTNER|ADD:317 BUCKINGHAM DR PITTSBURGH PA 15237|STRT: 11/15/21|NATURE:RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER|HRS MTH:0-10|TRADE HRS:0-10| DUTY:OWN PROPERTY /COLLECT RENTS. 8)MDC REAL ESTATE LLC|POS:PARTNER|NATURE:RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER|INVEST:NO| HRS MTH:2|TRADE HRS:0|STRT: 03/01/24 ADD:405 SECOND ST NW, HARLOWTON MT 59036|DUTY: PROJECT MANAGER - REHABBING A BUILDING IN HARLOWTON MONTANA - HELPING COORDINATE CONTRACTORS TO SEE THE PROJECT TO COMPLETION. 9)PML NATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE|POS:OFFICER|NATURE:FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY GROUP|INVEST:NO|HRS MTH:1|TRADE HRS:1|STRT:07/01/23|ADD:381 MANSFIELD AVE STE 400, PITTSBURGH PA 15220|DUITES:I AM A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THE NAC. THE NAC WORKS WITH PENN MUTUAL TO HELP FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS IN BUILDING THEIR PRACTICES TO MEET CLIENT NEEDS & SUSTAIN THE FINANCIAL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY. THE NAC'S PURPOSE ARE TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY & BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONG PENN MUTUAL FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS & COLLABORATE BETWEEN HOME OFFICE LIAISONS & FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS TO STRENGTHEN SALES & SERVICE. 10)JMC REAL ESTATE LLC|POS:PROPRIETOR/OWNER|NATURE:RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER|INVEST:NO|HRS MTH:5|TRADE HOURS:0|STRT:07/30/2025|ADD:317 BUCKINGHAM DR, PITTSBURGH PA 15237|DUTY:RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER. 11)STRATEGIC LEGACY PLANNING|DBA:STRATEGIC LEGACY PLANNING|POS:PROPRIETOR/OWNER|NATURE:ATTORNEY/LEGAL SERVICES|INVEST RELATED:NO|HRS:12|TRADE HRS:8|STDTE:11/01/2025| ADD: 381 MANSFIELD AVE STE 400, PITTSBURGH PA 15220|DUTY: STRATEGIC LEGACY PLANNING IS A DBA OF STRATEGIC CONSULTING ADVISORS, LLC. THROUGH STRATEGIC CONSULTING ADVISORS, LLC IT PARTNERS WITH TRUST & WILL.COM TO OFFER BASIC ESTATE PLANNING & REVOCABLE TRUSTS TO CLIENTS THROUGH TRUST & WILL.COM. STRATEGIC CONSULTING ADVISORS, LLC THROUGH ITS DBA STRATEGIC LEGACY PLANNING WILL INVOICE THESE SERVICES SEPARATELY & COLLECT PAYMENTS SEPARATE FROM ANY OTHERS RECEIVED. STRATEGIC LEGACY PLANNING AS DBA FOR STRATEGIC CONSULTING ADVISORS LLC AND THE CLIENT WILL SIGN AGREEMENTS SEPARATE FROM ANY PROVIDED OR WITH HTK.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2003

Experience

Current

March 24, 2010 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 381 Mansfield Av, Ste 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Pittsburgh, PA
Current

March 22, 2010 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 381 Mansfield Av, Ste 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Pittsburgh, PA
Past

March 12, 2008 - March 29, 2010

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

March 10, 2008 - March 29, 2010

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

January 31, 2003 - November 8, 2004

DAVIDSON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110552
GREAT FALLS, MT
Past

June 25, 2002 - November 27, 2002

DAVIDSON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110552
GREAT FALLS, MT
Past

April 19, 2002 - February 22, 2008

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 199
BOZEMAN, MT
Past

May 21, 1998 - February 22, 2008

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 199
BOZEMAN, MT

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
Alabama
(9/20/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/17/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/2/2012)
RR
Georgia
(9/2/2015)
RR
Illinois
(7/15/2019)
RR
Maryland
(7/12/2013)
RR
Michigan
(9/20/2023)
RR
Missouri
(9/6/2023)
RR
Montana
(3/31/2010)
RR
Nevada
(1/22/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/25/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(6/6/2019)
RR
New York
(9/10/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(7/10/2020)
RR
Ohio
(5/26/2010)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/20/2023)
RR
Oregon
(5/17/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/23/2010)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/24/2010)
RR
South Carolina
(11/8/2013)
RR
Tennessee
(6/1/2016)
RR
West Virginia
(1/26/2011)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/18/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/28/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 5/18/1998
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/8/2011
General Securities Principal Examination
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)
HTK WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE - PART 2A APPENDIX (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#: 4031Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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