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Joseph P. Pilla

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Beachwood, OH 44122
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CRD#: 4307776
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Professional summary


Joseph Peter Pilla is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Beachwood, Ohio.

Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Joseph has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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 BROKERAGE|DBA:21ST CENTURY FINANCIAL|INVESTMENT RELATED:Y|25201 CHAGRIN BLVD STE 370,BEACHWOOD,OH 44122|NATURE: INS BROKERAGE|POS:AGENT|ST DATE:10/2013|# HOURS/MONTH:120|# TRADEHOURS:120|DUTIES: SALES & SERVICE OF LIFE, HEALTH/DI, LTC AND ANNUITY ACCOUNTS.(2)HILLCREST LOCAL LONG HOUSE, INC|DBA:HILLCREST LOCAL LONG HOUSE, INC|NOT INVESTMENT RELATED|ADDRESS N/A|NATURE: FATHER/DAUGHTER/SON CAMPING ASSOCIATION/CLUB|POS:MEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS/TREASURER|ST DATE: JULY 2011|# HOURS/MONTH:5|# TRADEHOURS:5|DUTIES:TREASURER DISBURSE OF CHECKS FOR EXPENSES FOR THE CLUB'S CAMPING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.(3) RENTAL PROPERTY| OWNER|DBA:N/A|25101 B & M PROPERTIES LL|NOT INVESTMENT RELATED|1192 FORD RD, LYNDHURST, OH 44124|NATURE: RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER/PARTNER. POS: PARTNER/OWNER|ST DATE: 10/2000|# HOURS/MONTH:15|# TRADEHOURS:15|DUTIES: REVIEW WITH PARTNERS CURRENT PROPERTY ACTIVITIES & POTENTIAL NEW PURCHASES.(4) REAL ESTATE CONSULTING GRP DBA JENNINGS & PILLA REAL ESTATE CONSULTING GROUP, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 23425 COMMERCE PARK DR, STE 103, CLEVELAND, OH 44122. NATURE: ASSESS VALUATIONS OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES ASSESSMENTS. POS: PARTNER. ST DATE: 5/21/08. # HOURS/MONTH: 25 HRS/MONTH; # TRADEHOURS: 25 HRS/MONTH. DUTIES: HIGH LEVEL REVIEW OF BUILDING/PROPERTY INFORMATION TO DETERMINE IF PROPERTY IS OVER ASSESSMENT; MANAGE RELATIONSHIPS AND NEW CLIENTS TO GROW THE BUSINESS.(5) INS BROKERAGE DBA JOSEPH P. PILLA, LLC, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 1192 FORD RD., LYNDHURST, OH 44124. NATURE: GROUP HEALTH & GROUP BENEFITS INSURANCE SALES FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS. POS: PROPRIETOR/OWNER. ST DATE: 3/2004. # HOURS/MONTH: 25-30 HRS / MONTH; # TRADEHOURS: 25-30. DUTIES: SALES & SERVICE FOR GROUP HEALTH & BENEFITS CLIENTS.(6) LAW OFFICE - DBA: SIEGEL JENNINGS CO., LPA, NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED, 23425 COMMERCE PARK DR, STE. 103, BEACHWOOD, OH 44122, LAW FIRM THAT SPECIALIZES IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OVER-ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES, EMPLOYEE, ST DATE: 07/01/08, HOURS/MONTH:10-25, TRADEHOURS: 10-25, DUTIES: LIAISON DOING ANALYSIS, RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, ADDING NEW BUSINESS & MONITORING OF CLIENT PROPERTIES & TAXES IN MULTIPLE JURISDICTIONS.(7) CLUB MOLISANI CHARITIES|INVESTMENT RELATED: NO|DBA NAME: |POS HELD: BOARD MEMBER | ADDRESS: 29101 EUCLID AVE. WICKLIFFE, OHIO 44092|ST DATE: 1/1/19|NATURE: CHARITY/RELIGIOUS/FOUNDATION | HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 |APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBER, MONTHLY MEETINGS REVIEWED DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS, MONTHLY EXPENDITURES FOR REPAIRS.(8) INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: PT INSURANCE AGENCY LLC | POSITION HELD: PRESIDENT/PARTNER | ADDRESS: 1192 FORD RD. LYNDHURST OHIO 44124 | START DATE: 11/12/19 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 10-25 HRS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 10-25 HRS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES & SERVICE OF PROPERTY & CASUALTY PRODUCTS.(9)ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: DCGP LLC | POSITION HELD: PROPRIETOR/OWNER | ADDRESS: 1192 FORD RD. LYNDHURST OHIO 44124 | START DATE: 9/1/22 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY:CPA /TAX PREP | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES TO INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESSES.(10) INSURANCE BROKERAGE|DBA:1847FINANCIAL|INVESTMENT RELATED-Y|25201 CHAGRIN BLVD SUITE 370, BEACHWOOD, OH 44122|NATURE OF OBA: INSURANCE BROKERAGE|POSITION:AGENT|START DATE: 01/01/2024|# HOURS: 120|# HOURSDURING TRADING:120|DUTIES: SALES & SERVICE OF LIFE, HEALTH /DI, LTC AND ANNUITY ACCOUNTS.(11)JEWELRY BUSINESS |POSITION: PARTNER | NATURE: RETAIL SALES | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 | SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 | START DATE: 05/15/2025 | ADDRESS: 3970 EVERHARD RD NW, CANTON OH 44709 | DESCRIPTION: I WILL BE INVOLVED IN THE ACCOUNTING FOR THE BUSINESS.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 23, 2013 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 25201 Chagrin Blvd Suite 370, Beachwood, OH 44122
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Beachwood, OH
Current

October 14, 2013 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 25201 Chagrin Blvd Suite 370, Beachwood, OH 44122
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Beachwood, OH
Past

June 27, 2002 - October 21, 2013

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

March 4, 2002 - October 21, 2013

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

December 20, 2000 - February 26, 2002

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(10/6/2020)
IAR
Florida
(9/3/2024)
RR
Maryland
(4/21/2022)
RR
Ohio
(10/14/2013)
IAR
Ohio
(10/23/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/8/2020)
RR
Texas
(1/9/2015)
IAR
Texas
(4/29/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/5/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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)

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#: 4031Beachwood, OH 44122

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