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Stephen H. Grochol

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
San Francisco, CA 94111
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CRD#: 4845232
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Professional summary


Stephen Henry Grochol is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in San Francisco, California.

Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Stephen has worked at 7 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


None

Other business activities


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1) INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: PRIVATE LABEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POSITION HELD: AGENT | ADDRESS: 2 EMBARCADERO CENTER 8TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 | START DATE: 11/01/2024 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 80 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 40 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE PRODUCTS 2) PL WEALTH | POSITION: Employee NATURE: Wealth Management and Financial Planning | INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes | NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 30 START DATE: 11/01/2024 | ADDRESS: 2 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco CA 94111 | DESCRIPTION: Financial Advisor and Planner. Assisting clients with their retirement needs as well as cash flow, insurance, and overall planning.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 4, 2024 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 2 Embarcadero Center 9th Flr, San Francisco, CA 94111
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
San Francisco, CA
Current

November 1, 2024 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 2 Embarcadero Center 9th Flr, San Francisco, CA 94111
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
San Francisco, CA
Past

August 20, 2020 - November 7, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

August 20, 2020 - November 7, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

September 8, 2016 - September 4, 2020

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

September 8, 2016 - September 4, 2020

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

October 9, 2015 - September 6, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

March 3, 2015 - September 6, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

October 14, 2009 - January 16, 2015

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 19, 2008 - October 16, 2009

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

November 10, 2004 - June 20, 2008

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
SAN MATEO, CA

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
California
(11/4/2024)
IAR
California
(11/4/2024)
RR
Colorado
(11/4/2024)
RR
Illinois
(1/16/2025)
RR
Washington
(11/7/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/8/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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#: 4031San Francisco, CA 94111

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