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Bobby G. Merchant

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CRD#: 332128
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Bobby Gene Merchant, who also goes by Bob Merchant, was a registered financial advisor .

Bobby is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1970. Bobby had worked at 24 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bob Merchant

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

June 30, 2017 - October 6, 2017

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

March 3, 2017 - March 17, 2017

HAMERSHLAG SULZBERGER BORG CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103460
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

June 9, 2015 - June 30, 2017

SOUTHEAST INVESTMENTS, N.C., INC.

BD
CRD#: 43035
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 6, 2013 - May 8, 2015

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 14, 2013 - May 8, 2015

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 19, 2011 - September 16, 2011

SAXONY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 115547
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 14, 2004 - September 30, 2010

WESTPARK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 130914
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 15, 1999 - December 31, 2004

IMS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35567
HOUSTON, TX
Past

September 15, 1999 - September 30, 2010

IMS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35567
HOUSTON, TX
Past

May 12, 1998 - September 7, 1999

D.E. FREY & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23595
DENVER, CO
Past

August 31, 1992 - November 4, 1996

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 31, 1992 - November 4, 1996

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

August 8, 1991 - August 10, 1992

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

April 19, 1991 - September 3, 1991

SECURITIES MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 759
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

January 12, 1990 - May 20, 1991

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

January 12, 1990 - May 20, 1991

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

August 9, 1988 - January 1, 1990

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

December 9, 1986 - July 21, 1988

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

September 8, 1986 - October 10, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

September 8, 1986 - December 20, 1986

H. KERR TAYLOR & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15002
Past

August 8, 1985 - October 14, 1986

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
Past

January 25, 1984 - August 6, 1985

SOUTHMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6518
Past

February 11, 1982 - August 15, 1985

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
Past

October 14, 1980 - July 6, 1982

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
Past

October 14, 1980 - July 6, 1982

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
Past

January 22, 1979 - May 2, 1980

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
Past

July 30, 1976 - March 17, 1979

LINCOLN EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4462
Past

January 14, 1970 - February 26, 1976

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/18/1981
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 1/9/1970
Registered Representative Examination

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)

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#: 4031

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