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41yrs

Michael Smith

Financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent

Based in Addison, Texas, Michael Smith is a fiduciary financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. Michael joined Hornor, Townsend & Kent in 2010, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.

One of 133 advisors with offices in Addison, and one of 117 fiduciaries.

Addison, TX 75001Top 3% by experience in TexasFiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience41 years (since 1986)
How that compares ?Top 3% by experience in Texas
Office16633 N Dallas Parkway Suite 525, Addison, TX 75001
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$294,061
Advisors at the firm465
States licensed ?1 state

Services through Hornor, Townsend & Kent

Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managers

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2010 – now

Questions to ask Michael

Tailored to Michael’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Michael

How do I contact Michael?

Call Hornor, Townsend & Kent at (215) 957-7300 and ask for Michael Smith. Michael works from the Addison, TX office.

How long has Michael been a financial advisor?

Michael has been in the industry since 1986, about 41 years. Top 3% by experience in Texas.

What licenses does Michael hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Michael a fiduciary?

Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Michael paid?

Hornor, Townsend & Kent reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.

Official record as of October 3, 2026.

This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.

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