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James P. Cooney

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
NEW YORK, NY 10007
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CRD#: 5963477
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Professional summary


James Paul Cooney, CFP®, who also goes by James Cooney, Jim Cooney, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in New York, New York.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


James Cooney | Jim Cooney

Other business activities


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1) INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: EMPIRE WEALTH STRATEGIES | POSITION HELD: AGENT- | ADDRESS: 30 VESEY ST, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10007 | START DATE: 2017-05-05 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: MULTI-LINE INSURANCE BROKERAGE- | APPROX HRS PER MTH: OVER 140 HOURS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 101-140 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Insurance sales and service for multiple carriers including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Including Life Settlements effective 01/23/2018. 2) DBA - POWER FORWARD GROUP & LENZO WEALTH & VINEYARD FINANCIAL PARTNERS POSITION: Agent NATURE: Life Insurance brokerage INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 30 VESEY ST, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10007 | DESCRIPTION: listed as CFP on websites for teams for Power Forward Group and Lenzo Wealth Managementwww.powerforwardgroup.comwww.lenzowealth.com 3)INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: 1847 FINANCIAL | POSITION HELD: AGENT- | ADDRESS: 30 VESEY ST, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10007 | START DATE: 01/01/2024 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: MULTI-LINE INSURANCE BROKERAGE- | APPROX HRS PER MTH: OVER 20 HOURS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 20 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Insurance sales and service for multiple carriers including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Including Life Settlements effective 01/01/2024. 4) DBA - Power Forward Group & Lenzo Wealth & Vineyard Financial Partners & New Everyday Wealth Strategies, Altitude Financial Partners | POSITION: Agent | NATURE: Life Insurance brokerage | INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2024 | ADDRESS: 30 VESEY ST, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10007 | DESCRIPTION: listed as CFP on websites for teams for Power Forward Group and Lenzo Wealth Managementwww.powerforwardgroup.comwww.lenzowealth.com

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2017

Experience


Current

July 24, 2017 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 30 Vesey St 9th Floor, New York, NY 10007
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
NEW YORK, NY
Current

May 18, 2017 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 30 Vesey St 9th Floor, New York, NY 10007
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 8, 2014 - January 13, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
ELMSFORD, NY
Past

September 5, 2014 - January 13, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
ELMSFORD, NY
Past

May 23, 2013 - August 21, 2014

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 16, 2013 - August 21, 2014

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 27, 2012 - May 14, 2013

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

February 13, 2012 - May 14, 2013

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

November 18, 2011 - January 26, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 12, 2011 - January 26, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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
(6/27/2022)
RR
Arizona
(8/3/2022)
RR
California
(10/13/2020)
RR
Colorado
(6/24/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(5/26/2020)
RR
Delaware
(3/30/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/3/2022)
RR
Florida
(11/3/2017)
RR
Georgia
(10/4/2024)
RR
Illinois
(11/25/2020)
RR
Indiana
(4/4/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(5/19/2022)
RR
Maine
(4/17/2020)
RR
Maryland
(5/4/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/4/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(3/12/2021)
RR
Missouri
(6/30/2022)
RR
Nevada
(6/11/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/17/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(7/19/2017)
RR
New York
(5/18/2017)
IAR
New York
(3/19/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(8/4/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/12/2019)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/17/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(10/4/2024)
RR
Texas
(5/21/2019)
RR
Utah
(2/25/2025)
RR
Vermont
(4/17/2020)
RR
Virginia
(8/29/2019)
RR
Washington
(11/25/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/26/2011
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CRD#: 4031New York, NY 10007

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