Gwenn M. Kessler

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT

Woodstock, GA 30188

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CRD#: 1199331

Professional summary

Gwenn M Kessler, who also goes by Gwenn Moore Kessler, Gwenn Kessler, is a registered financial professional currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Woodstock, Georgia.

Gwenn is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Gwenn has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Gwenn Moore Kessler | Gwenn Kessler

Other business activities

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Experience

Current

January 3, 2023 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 980 Woodstock Pkwy Suite 210, Woodstock, GA 30188

RIA

CRD#: 4031

Woodstock, GA

Past

April 5, 2022 - November 11, 2022

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

CRD#: 8032

MT. PLEASANT, SC

Past

March 8, 2018 - October 18, 2021

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 100460

NORTHBROOK, IL

Past

March 7, 2014 - April 13, 2018

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

COLUMBIA, SC

Past

October 15, 2012 - December 31, 2013

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 100460

NORTHBROOK, IL

Past

August 13, 2010 - October 15, 2012

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

ATLANTA, GA

Past

October 4, 2002 - June 3, 2010

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 100460

NORTHBROOK, IL

Past

June 6, 2001 - October 4, 2002

AFD, INC.

CRD#: 34047

NORTHBROOK, IL

Past

March 7, 2001 - June 1, 2001

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 20068

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

October 19, 1998 - April 20, 1999

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 20373

CHICAGO, IL

Past

May 21, 1997 - October 14, 1998

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 14549

NASHVILLE, TN

Past

August 2, 1996 - March 31, 1997

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

LINCOLN, NE

Past

July 11, 1996 - April 15, 1997

HARRIS INVESTORS DIRECT, INC.

CRD#: 17664

CHICAGO, IL

Past

January 24, 1992 - July 2, 1996

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 231

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 2, 1990 - December 9, 1991

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 840

BOSTON, MA

Past

August 30, 1989 - September 17, 1990

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 12984

Past

September 1, 1988 - August 1, 1989

FIRSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.

CRD#: 14536

Past

January 25, 1984 - September 17, 1990

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 12984

APPLETON, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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.

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(1/3/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/1/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/21/1984

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 1/31/1997

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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)

HTK WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE - PART 2A APPENDIX (8/12/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
1847 FINANCIAL LLC	SHAREHOLDER
GUNZENHAUSER, RADFORD MICHAEL	FINOP	7253452
HUCKERBY, KEITH GORDON	MANAGER	2641591
MASON, ANN-MARIE	CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND SECRETARY	7145020
MULLER, NIKI LEE	PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER	7364066
NAGENGAST, HEATHER JILL	PRESIDENT, MANAGER	5300554
O'MALLEY, DAVID MICHAEL	CHAIRMAN AND MANAGER	4468593
ROBINSON, VICTORIA MARIE	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MANAGER	4556827
WYANT, JUSTIN	MANAGER	8146157

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	31,522
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,753,847,039

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	11
Arbitration	6

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Gwenn M. Kessler

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

EVERLAKE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

AFD, INC.

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

LASALLE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

HARRIS INVESTORS DIRECT, INC.

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

FIRSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 3/1/1991

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/21/1984

Series 24

Date: 1/31/1997

FINRA

Current Firm

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

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