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Karren S. Allen

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Overland Park, KS 66213
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CRD#: 1159869
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Professional summary


Karren Sue Allen is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Overland Park, Kansas.

Karren is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Karren has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6, Series 22 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: TOTAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | POSITION HELD: AGENT | ADDRESS: 7450 W 130TH ST, #150, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66213 | START DATE: 01/02/2014 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 40 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 20 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE 2) NAME OF ACTIVITY KARREN ALLEN PROPERTIES, LLC | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: NA | POSITION HELD: OWNER | ADDRESS: 7450 W 130TH ST #150, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66213 | START DATE: 06/01/2012 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: NON-PUBLIC LLC OWNED 100% BY ME AND ESTABLISHED TO FACILITATE OWNERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION OF REAL ESTATE AND RENTAL PROPERTY | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 3 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 0 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Owner: Review & Manage property related income and expense 3) NAME OF ACTIVITY SELF-EMPLOYED INSURANCE AGENT | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: FIREFIGHTER ADVISOR| POSITION HELD: AGENT | ADDRESS: 7450 W 130TH ST, #150, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66213 | START DATE: 03/01/1977 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: MARKETING AND SALE OF TRADITIONAL LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH, DISABILITY & LTC INSURANCE AS WELL AS FIXED ANNUITIES | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 20 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 10 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE PRODUCTS

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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

November 13, 2024 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 7450 W 130th St #150, Overland Park, KS 66213
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Overland Park, KS
Current

November 13, 2024 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 7450 W 130th St #150, Overland Park, KS 66213
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Overland Park, KS
Past

May 2, 2007 - November 14, 2024

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

April 27, 1995 - November 14, 2024

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

May 28, 1992 - December 9, 1994

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 19, 1990 - October 11, 1991

HALL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13013
Past

September 30, 1986 - December 19, 1990

FUNDING CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 16108
Past

December 19, 1983 - September 24, 1986

HALL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13013

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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
Florida
(11/13/2024)
IAR
Florida
(11/14/2024)
RR
Kansas
(11/13/2024)
IAR
Kansas
(11/13/2024)
RR
Missouri
(11/13/2024)
RR
Texas
(11/14/2024)
RR
Washington
(11/13/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/9/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 4031Overland Park, KS 66213

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