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Jacob H. Croft

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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CRD#: 6721332
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Professional summary


Jacob Hoyt Croft, who also goes by Coby Croft, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Jacob is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Jacob has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Coby Croft

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: 21ST CENTURY FINANCIAL | POSITION HELD: AGENT- | ADDRESS: 381 MANSFIELD AVE, STE 400, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220 | START DATE: 2018-01-11 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: MULTI-LINE INSURANCE BROKERAGE- | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 101-140 HOURS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 101-140 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES & SERVICE OF BROKERAGE; AND LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH/DI/LTC AND ANNUITY ACCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE INSURANCE CARRIERS INCLUDING THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO. 2) INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: STRATEGIC FINANCIAL DESIGNS, LLC | POSITION HELD: AGENT- | ADDRESS: 381 MANSFIELD AVE, STE 400, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220 | START DATE: 2018-01-11 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: MULTI-LINE INSURANCE BROKERAGE- | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 41-100 HOURS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 41-100 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES & SERVICE OF BROKERAGE; AND LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH/DI/LTC AND ANNUITY ACCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE INSURANCE CARRIERS INCLUDING THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO; AND AS A MARKETING ASSOCIATE FOR THE DBA. 3) P&C INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: STRATEGIC INSURANCE CONCEPTS, LLC | POSITION HELD: AGENT- | ADDRESS: 381 MANSFIELD AVE, STE 400, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220 | START DATE: 2017-01-01 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: PROPERTY/CASUALTY INSURANCE- | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 10-25 HOURS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 10-25 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES & SERVICE OF P&C AND COMMERCIAL LINES ACCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE INSURANCE CARRIERS ; AND SERVES AS CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE P&C AGENCY. 4) BNI (BUSINESS NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL) | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: | POSITION HELD: PRESIDENT | ADDRESS: 417 WALNUT STREET, SEWICKLEY, PA 15143 | START DATE: 5/21/2021 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: NETWORKING GROUP | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PRESIDENT DUTIES INCLUDE: PROVIDES LEADERSHIP & VISION LEAD THE MEETINGS ENSURES THE CHAPTER ACHIEVES ITS GOALS AND OVERSEES LEADERSHIP TEAM TO CARRY OUT ROLES EFFECTIVELY SELECT FUTURE PRESIDENT CONSULTATIONS WITH BNI DIRECTOR STARTING 10/01/2022. 5) CRAB HOLDINGS LLC | DBA: PGH BREAKS | POSITION: PARTNER | NATURE: SERVICE INDUSTRY - SALES OCCUR ONLINE ONLY | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 | SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 | START DATE: 03/07/2024 | ADDRESS: 2119 HUNTINGTON CT S, WEXFORD PA 15090 | DESCRIPTION: SALES OCCUR ONLINE ONLY. BUY, SELL, AND/OR TRADE VARIOUS TRADING CARDS VIA ONLINE PLATFORMS.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 22, 2020 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 381 Mansfield Av, Ste 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Pittsburgh, PA
Current

June 21, 2018 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 381 Mansfield Av, Ste 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Pittsburgh, PA

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
California
(1/24/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/28/2020)
RR
Florida
(2/3/2020)
RR
Illinois
(11/12/2024)
RR
Kansas
(9/5/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(8/29/2023)
RR
Maryland
(4/28/2021)
RR
Missouri
(5/5/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/13/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(10/1/2019)
RR
New Mexico
(10/14/2025)
RR
New York
(7/18/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(5/16/2023)
RR
Ohio
(5/25/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/24/2018)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(12/22/2020)
RR
Texas
(3/13/2019)
RR
West Virginia
(11/26/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/2/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law 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#: 4031Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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