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Russell D. Rhodes

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Greenville, SC 29601
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CRD#: 4509626
RR

Professional summary

Russell D Rhodes, who also goes by Russell Donald Rhodes, Rusty Rhodes, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Greenville, South Carolina.

Russell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Russell has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Russell Donald Rhodes | Rusty Rhodes

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)INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP | POSITION HELD: AGENT | ADDRESS: 420 EAST PARK AVE, SUITE 306, GREENVILLE, SC 29621 | START DATE: 07/25/2024 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 130 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 130 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE PRODUCTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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®
None

Experience

Current

August 22, 2024 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 420 East Park Ave Suite 306, Greenville, SC 29601
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Greenville, SC
Current

July 25, 2024 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 420 East Park Ave Suite 306, Greenville, SC 29601
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Greenville, SC
Past

December 26, 2023 - July 3, 2024

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
Greenville, SC
Past

December 21, 2023 - July 3, 2024

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
Greenville, SC
Past

May 5, 2022 - August 24, 2022

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8099
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

April 26, 2022 - August 24, 2022

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8099
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

March 16, 2020 - July 12, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

March 9, 2020 - July 12, 2021

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

October 17, 2018 - October 15, 2019

CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152974
Anderson, SC
Past

October 17, 2018 - October 15, 2019

CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152974
Anderson, SC
Past

September 16, 2016 - October 22, 2018

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
ANDERSON, SC
Past

July 27, 2016 - October 22, 2018

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ANDERSON, SC
Past

March 18, 2015 - January 21, 2016

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

March 19, 2013 - January 10, 2014

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

April 28, 2008 - February 20, 2013

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

July 2, 2002 - April 21, 2003

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH

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
Alabama
(7/26/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(7/25/2024)
IAR
South Carolina
(8/22/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/15/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/16/2008
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: 11/12/2011
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 4/25/2008
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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#: 4031Greenville, SC 29601

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