Chandler, AZ Office

Olivia Brown is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. She has previously worked at several firms, including Strategic Advocates, LLC and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of her advisory role, she is also involved in life insurance brokerage, providing financial planning and insurance services. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates dual advisory and broker-dealer platforms, managing over $8 billion in assets through a network of advisors and third-party asset manager relationships.

John Clarke is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2010. Clarke is a partner in a multi-line insurance brokerage and serves on the board of directors for American Leadership Academy. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing advisory services primarily through third-party asset manager platforms, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight with a focus on non-discretionary asset management.

Jeffrey Carter is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles in mortgage lending and real estate, and he is also an owner and consultant of CTR Advisory Group, LLC, which advises senior management on operational efficiencies and strategies. Additionally, he works as an insurance agent specializing in life insurance products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory services through third-party asset manager platforms, financial planning, and consulting. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight with a focus on non-discretionary asset management.

Leah Johnson is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent in 2025, she worked at Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she provides horseback riding lessons through Apex Riding Academy. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, managing over $8 billion in discretionary assets as of the end of 2025.

Eric Pyles is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Pyles is involved in multiple insurance brokerage partnerships and serves as president of a local football booster club supporting the American Leadership Academy School. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory services primarily through third-party asset manager platforms and financial planning. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight with a predominantly non-discretionary asset management approach.

Mary Strong is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Penn Mutual and Roots Management Group. Outside of her advisory role, she created and sells a Series 66 study guide that gained popularity on social media. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory services primarily through third-party asset manager platforms with a focus on client-directed implementation and oversight rather than discretionary trading.

Kaden Creager is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2021. Prior to that, he was with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and has experience at the Department of Interior AZ Strip District and the LDS Church. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves a range of clients including individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a platform that combines SEC-registered advisory and broker-dealer services.

Jason Rucker is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. He has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and operates Rucker Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees a local congregation for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, managing both spiritual and financial aspects. Hornor, Townsend & Kent provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, focusing on client-directed implementation and oversight through third-party asset manager platforms and financial planning.