John J. Cranley

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT

Cincinnati, OH 45238

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CRD#: 56520

Professional summary

John Joseph Cranley III, who also goes by Jay Cranley, John Joseph Cranley, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1970. John has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Jay Cranley | John Joseph Cranley

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 31, 2013 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 4369 Carnation Cir, Cincinnati, OH 45238

RIA

CRD#: 4031

Cincinnati, OH

Current

April 3, 2013 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 4369 Carnation Cir, Cincinnati, OH 45238

RIA

CRD#: 4031

Cincinnati, OH

Past

January 13, 2003 - March 1, 2013

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

January 22, 1998 - January 1, 2002

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

January 22, 1998 - January 21, 2003

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

December 2, 1988 - December 31, 1997

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 265

MONTPELIER, VT

Past

November 3, 1987 - December 5, 1988

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 6555

Past

October 30, 1987 - November 3, 1987

LEGG MASON MASTEN INC.

CRD#: 2

Past

March 18, 1986 - December 5, 1988

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 6555

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

November 30, 1981 - February 28, 1986

BLANK, CONGER & SENA, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8473

Past

February 7, 1977 - November 27, 1981

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 6635

Past

January 14, 1974 - February 19, 1977

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 4173

Past

January 14, 1974 - February 19, 1977

AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 1075

Past

August 4, 1970 - March 11, 1974

CNA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 163

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

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.

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

Florida
(9/24/2020)

Kentucky
(4/28/2022)

Ohio
(4/3/2013)

IAR

Ohio
(5/31/2013)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/3/1993

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 1/2/2023

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 1

Date: 2/3/1970

Registered Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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

Name	Position	CRD#
1847 FINANCIAL LLC	SHAREHOLDER
GUNZENHAUSER, RADFORD MICHAEL	FINOP	7253452
HUCKERBY, KEITH GORDON	MANAGER	2641591
MASON, ANN-MARIE	CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND SECRETARY	7145020
MULLER, NIKI LEE	PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER	7364066
NAGENGAST, HEATHER JILL	PRESIDENT, MANAGER	5300554
O'MALLEY, DAVID MICHAEL	CHAIRMAN AND MANAGER	4468593
ROBINSON, VICTORIA MARIE	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MANAGER	4556827
WYANT, JUSTIN	MANAGER	8146157

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	31,522
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,753,847,039

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	11
Arbitration	6

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Contact information

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John J. Cranley

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

LEGG MASON MASTEN INC.

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BLANK, CONGER & SENA, INCORPORATED

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CNA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 4/3/1993

Series 7TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 1

Date: 2/3/1970

FINRA

Current Firm

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

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