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Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Total advisors

469

Across 199 offices

Clients per advisor

60 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$294,061 Low

HNW client ratio

2% Very Low

About

Hornor, Townsend & Kent (HTK) serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of Advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning (one‑time and ongoing), and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory programs and broker‑dealer services, providing custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

HTK’s advisory platform includes third‑party asset manager (TPAM) relationships structured as co‑advisory, promoter, or wrap‑fee arrangements, and it offers both discretionary and non‑discretionary account options — as of December 31, 2025 HTK reported roughly $8.37 billion in discretionary AUM and about $648 million in non‑discretionary AUM. Advisers work with clients to tailor asset allocation, diversification, and other strategies while TPAMs often perform day‑to‑day portfolio management under HTK’s due diligence and supervisory framework.

Distinctive aspects disclosed in the brochure include HTK’s dual registration as an SEC‑registered adviser and FINRA‑member broker‑dealer (a less common configuration among large enterprise firms), its ownership by Penn Mutual with affiliated insurance and underwriting relationships, and the firm’s use of various revenue arrangements — including promoter fees, 12b‑1 receipts, Pershing revenue sharing, and an FDIC‑Eligible Bank Deposit Sweep Product where HTK retains the majority of program fees — all of which are noted as potential conflicts and are addressed through disclosure and supervision.

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Business succession planning Wealth management

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Location

318 Extn Commons

Exton PA 19341

Advisors at this office

5

Advisors at this office

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Scott J

Series 63

Exton, PA

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Scott Jefferys is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with one year of experience at the firm and over 30 years running his own CPA practice, Jefferys & Associates, P.C. He holds a Series 63 designation and is involved in insurance brokerage through affiliated entities. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer capabilities and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through a network of advisors and third-party asset manager relationships.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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William C

CFP®, Series 66

Exton, PA

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

William Chambley is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC since 2015. He also works with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent in a multi-line brokerage business. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a broad advisory platform that includes financial planning, retirement consulting, and third-party asset manager relationships. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, managing billions in assets while offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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James R

ChFC®, Series 63

Exton, PA

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

James Rogers is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC since 1988 and has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance since 1975. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an insurance brokerage engaged in insurance sales and service. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, offering a combination of custody, execution, brokerage, and investment advisory services.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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Corey H

CFP®, Series 66

Exton, PA

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Corey Hernandez is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Prior to joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent, he worked at Keystone Financial Group and Wealth Enhancement Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage activities, assisting with life and disability insurance sales. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside investment advice.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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Nicholas C

CFP®, Series 66

Exton, PA

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Nicholas Crippen is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, he worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Keystone Financial Group, where he also assists with multi-line insurance sales and service. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering discretionary and non-discretionary account options supported by third-party asset manager relationships.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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