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Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Enterprise

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

Total advisors

469

Across 196 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

Based on Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Location

100 Corporate Drive, Suite 103

Lebanon NJ 08833

Advisors at this office

4

Advisors at this office

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Timothy H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Lebanon, NJ

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Timothy Hyland is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. He has worked at Penn Mutual and Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of Stone Hill Financial LLC, a multi-line insurance business involved in employee benefits and insurance sales. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charities, and retirement plans through a broad network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, managing substantial assets under management through third-party asset manager relationships and providing tailored investment solutions.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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Dennis G

CFP®, Series 63

Lebanon, NJ

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Dennis Gunn is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. He has been with the firm and its affiliate Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is actively involved in life insurance brokerage through Primary Financial and Stone Hill Financial, focusing on life insurance, annuities, disability, and pension plan investments. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer capabilities, managing approximately $8.37 billion in discretionary assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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Christopher N

Series 66

Lebanon, NJ

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Christopher Nichols is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent in various capacities since 2006 and concurrently works with Penn Mutual Life Insurance since 2018. Nichols is also involved in insurance brokerage through several entities, including roles as an agent and proprietor in multi-line and life insurance sales. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves a broad client base including individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining advisory and broker-dealer services with third-party asset manager relationships and a dual registration as an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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Christopher T

Series 65, Series 63

Lebanon, NJ

Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC

Christopher Tarnowski is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2019. Outside of advising, Tarnowski is the owner and president of WT Music & Son LLC, a company specializing in the rental, sale, and repair of brass, woodwind, and stringed instruments. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisers. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services, including custody and execution, with a platform that incorporates third-party asset manager relationships and a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Business succession planning Wealth management
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