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Janssen G. Breeden

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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CRD#: 7474607
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Professional summary


Janssen Gray Breeden, who also goes by Gray Breeden, J. Gray Breeden, Janssen Breeden, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Colonial Heights, Virginia.

Janssen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Janssen has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gray Breeden | J. Gray Breeden | Janssen Breeden

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) NAME OF ACTIVITY INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: EMPIRE WEALTH STRATEGIES | POSITION HELD: AGENT | ADDRESS: 100 NORFOLK AVE, SUITE C, NORFOLK, VA 23834 | START DATE: 07/03/2023 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 100 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 100 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE BROKERAGE DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE PRODUCTS. 2) BENEDICTINE COACHING POSITION: Employee NATURE: Rugby Coaching INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 04/09/2024 ADDRESS: 12829 River Rd, Richmond VA 23238, United States DESCRIPTION: Helping coach the sport of rugby at my old high school. 3) ELEVATE FINANCIAL GROUP | POSITION: Agent NATURE: Life Insurance brokerage INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 09/20/2024 | ADDRESS: 110 Norfolk Ave, Suite C, Colonial Heights VA 23224 | DESCRIPTION: We have operated as HTK to this point. We will continue serving clients on financial matters under this DBA moving forward. 4) BUA| POSITION: Agent | NATURE: Life Insurance brokerage | INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 11/25/2024 | ADDRESS: 110 Norfolk Ave, Suite C, Colonial Heights VA 23834 | DESCRIPTION: Third party brokerage insurance business 5) 1847 FINANCIAL | POSITION: Agent | NATURE: Life Insurance brokerage | INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2 START DATE: 07/15/2023 ADDRESS: 110 Norfolk Ave, Suite C, Colonial Heights VA 23834 | DESCRIPTION: Agent services through the broker

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 11, 2023 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 110 C Norfolk Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Colonial Heights, VA
Current

July 7, 2023 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 110 C Norfolk Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Colonial Heights, VA
Past

February 18, 2022 - July 10, 2023

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Glen Allen, VA
Past

January 1, 2022 - July 10, 2023

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Glen Allen, VA

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
(7/25/2023)
RR
Colorado
(10/6/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(9/21/2023)
RR
Idaho
(6/24/2024)
RR
Maryland
(7/19/2023)
RR
Michigan
(7/7/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(7/25/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(7/19/2023)
RR
Texas
(7/19/2023)
IAR
Texas
(4/29/2025)
RR
Virginia
(7/7/2023)
IAR
Virginia
(7/11/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/11/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/29/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 12/30/2021
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
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#: 4031Colonial Heights, VA 23834

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