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Micheal J. Foster

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Charlotte, NC 28277
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CRD#: 6875490
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Professional summary


Micheal J Foster, who also goes by Micheal Foster, Michael J Foster, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Micheal is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Micheal 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


Micheal Foster | Michael J Foster

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: EMERALD FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | POSITION HELD: AGENT | ADDRESS: 13777 BALLANTYNE CORPORATE PL, SUITE 225, CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 | START DATE: 11/30/2023 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 10 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 0 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE PRODUCTS. 2)COACH | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: R2L LLC | POSITION HELD: OWNER | ADDRESS: 6541 WILLOWBOTTOM RD, HICKORY, NC 286002 | START DATE: 11/30/2023 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: COACH | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 10 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 0 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RUN CAMP FOR COLLEGE BOUND ATHLETES. 3)INSURANCE BROKERAGE | DBA: FOSTER FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | POSITION: OFFICER | NATURE: LIFE INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 | SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 | START DATE: 08/22/2024 | ADDRESS: 4220 BUFFALO SHOALS RD., MAIDEN NC 28658 | DESCRIPTION: PROSPECTING, PRESENTING AT SEMINARS, RUNNING MEETINGS, GIVING INVESTMENT ADVICE.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

December 7, 2023 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 13777 Ballantyne Corp Pl Ste 225, Charlotte, NC 28277
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Charlotte, NC
Current

December 7, 2023 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 13777 Ballantyne Corp Pl Ste 225, Charlotte, NC 28277
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Charlotte, NC
Past

March 16, 2018 - October 31, 2023

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
MORGANTON, NC
Past

December 15, 2017 - October 31, 2023

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
MORGANTON, NC

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
(4/16/2025)
RR
Colorado
(12/7/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(5/1/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/12/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(3/21/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(12/7/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(12/7/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/21/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(12/7/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(12/7/2023)
RR
Virginia
(12/7/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/15/2018
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#: 4031Charlotte, NC 28277

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