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Michael C. Defillipo

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Conshohocken, PA 19428
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CRD#: 4880603
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Professional summary


Michael C Defillipo, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, 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: N/A | POSITION HELD: AGENT | ADDRESS: 161 WASHINGTON STREET FLOOR 11, SUITE 1111, CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428 | START DT: 8/1/2016 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: MULTI-LINE INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: OVER 140 HRS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 101-140 HRS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. 2) INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: 1847 PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP | POSITION HELD: PARTNER | ADDRESS: 161 WASHINGTON STREET FLOOR 11, SUITE 1111, CONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428 | START DATE: 4/1/2018 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: LIFE INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 41-100 HRS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 41-100 HRS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES & SERVICE FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS & LIFE SETTLEMENTS, INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. 3)PRODIGY GROWTH DBA | POSITION: MEMBER | NATURE: PROFESSIONAL STUDY GROUP | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 | SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 | START DATE: 08/29/2023 | ADDRESS: 931 WASHINGTON LANE, JENKINTOWN PA 19428, UNITED STATES | DESCRIPTION: PROFESSIONAL STUDY GROUP OF 10 INSURANCE AND ASSET ADVISORS MEET REGULARLY TO DISCUSS INDUSTRY TRENDS AND EDUCATION. 4)BOARD OF DIRECTORS | POSITION: DIRECTOR | NATURE: PHILADELPHIA ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 | SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 | START DATE: 09/15/2021 | ADDRESS: UNION LEAGUE OF PHILADELPHIA, 140 S BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA PA 19046 | DESCRIPTION: BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL. CHAIR OF THE NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE. 5)LIVING BEYOND BREAST CANCER BOARD OF DIRECTORS | POSITION: DIRECTOR | NATURE: NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF THE BREAST CANCER COMMUNITY | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | NUMBER OF HOURS: 5 | SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 | START DATE: 01/01/2025 | ADDRESS: 40 MONUMENT ROAD, SUITE 104, BALA CYNWYD PA 19004 | DESCRIPTION: PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTION AND PROJECT-RELATED FOCUS TO FAMILY MEMBERS / PARTNERS OF BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS.

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Certified licenses


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ChFC®

Experience


Current

December 2, 2016 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 161 Washington Street Floor 11, Suite 1111, Conshohocken, PA 19428
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Conshohocken, PA
Current

August 4, 2016 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 161 Washington Street Floor 11, Suite 1111, Conshohocken, PA 19428
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Conshohocken, PA
Past

February 17, 2005 - November 6, 2014

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
NEWTOWN, PA

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
Arizona
(11/10/2023)
RR
Colorado
(11/10/2023)
RR
Delaware
(4/7/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/23/2025)
RR
Florida
(3/31/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(4/21/2022)
RR
Maryland
(7/11/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(8/9/2016)
RR
New York
(8/9/2016)
RR
Ohio
(7/14/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/4/2016)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(12/2/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/9/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser 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#: 4031Conshohocken, PA 19428

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