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Ronald J. Duswalt

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
NEW YORK, NY 10007
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CRD#: 1461255
RD

Professional summary


Ronald James Duswalt, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in New York, New York.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Ronald has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Elder Care
Budgeting
Retirement Planning
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
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: OLD CASTLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Position Held: Proprietor/Owner | Address: 30 Vesey St, 9th FL, New York, NY 10007 | Start Date: 09/15/2004 | Nature of Activity: Life Insurance Brokerage | Approx Hrs Per Mth: 26-40 Hrs | Approx Trading Hrs Per Mth: 26-40 Hrs | Description of Duties: LIFE INSURANCE SALES INCLUDING LIFE SETTLEMENTS EFFECTIVE 07/23/2007. 2) DIVORCE AND FINANCIAL CONSULTING | Investment Related: No | DBA Name: OLD CASTLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Position Held: Proprietor/Owner | Address: 30 Vesey St, 9th FL, New York, NY 10007 | Start Date: 02/01/2012 | Nature of Activity: Other | Approx Hrs Per Mth: Less than 10 Hrs | Approx Trading Hrs Per Mth: Less than 10 Hrs | Description of Duties: PROVIDE ADVICE ON DIVORCE AND FINANCIAL MATTERS. REVIEW DOCUMENTS (TAX RETURNS, INVESTMENT STATEMENTS, PENSION STATEMENTS, COMPANY BENEFITS, INSURANCE POLICIES, ETC.) 3) VISITING NURSE SERVICE AND HOSPICE OF SUFFOLK, INC. | Investment Related: No | DBA Name: MEDICAL CARE | Position Held: Board Member / Trustee | Address: 505 MAIN STREET, NORTHPORT, NY 11768 | Start Date: 2004 | Nature of Activity: Other | Approx Hrs Per Mth: 10-25 Hrs | Approx Trading Hrs Per Mth: 10-25 Hrs | Description of Duties: THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND THE EVALUATION OF THE AGENCY AND HAVE CHARGE OF THE AGENCY'S AFFAIRS, PROPERTY AND POLICIES. 4) LECTURING | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: | POSITION HELD: EMPLOYEE | ADDRESS: VARIOUS LOCATIONS MAIN OFFICE LOCATION CLC INCORPORATED 3001 LAVA RIDGE CT., #250 ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 PHONE # 916-789-7600 | START DATE: 4/6/2019 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: EDUCALTIONAL SPEAKER | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SPEAKER PRESENTING VARIOUS FINANCIAL TOPICS AS PART OF AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 5) RENTAL POSITION: Proprietor/Owner NATURE: Rental Property Owner INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/14/2023 ADDRESS: 3150 N.Atlantic Avenue, 7-1000, Cocoa Beach FL 32931, United States DESCRIPTION: My wife and I own a condominium that was used as a vacation home for the last eight years. We now want to rent the property.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1988

Experience


Current

September 17, 2003 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 30 Vesey St 9th Floor, New York, NY 10007
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
NEW YORK, NY
Current

June 10, 2003 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 30 Vesey St 9th Floor, New York, NY 10007
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 30, 2002 - June 17, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
LAKE SUCCESS, NY
Past

February 6, 1989 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 6, 1989 - June 17, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 19, 1987 - December 13, 1988

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
Past

October 19, 1987 - December 13, 1988

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
Past

January 29, 1987 - September 29, 1987

G. K. SCOTT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3305
Past

February 19, 1986 - February 13, 1987

INDIVIDUAL'S SECURITIES LTD.

BD
CRD#: 7279

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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
Arizona
(11/14/2005)
RR
California
(6/10/2003)
RR
Colorado
(7/7/2006)
RR
Connecticut
(6/10/2003)
RR
Delaware
(11/6/2018)
RR
Florida
(6/10/2003)
IAR
Florida
(4/30/2025)
RR
Georgia
(6/10/2003)
RR
Illinois
(6/26/2006)
RR
Indiana
(1/16/2014)
RR
Kentucky
(5/30/2018)
RR
Maine
(2/6/2008)
RR
Maryland
(9/20/2004)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/10/2003)
RR
Michigan
(6/10/2003)
RR
Minnesota
(6/10/2003)
RR
Nevada
(6/10/2003)
RR
New Jersey
(6/10/2003)
RR
New York
(6/10/2003)
IAR
New York
(3/19/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(6/10/2003)
RR
Ohio
(6/10/2003)
RR
Oregon
(8/8/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/10/2003)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/16/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(6/10/2003)
RR
Texas
(6/10/2003)
RR
Vermont
(6/10/2003)
RR
Virginia
(6/10/2003)
RR
Washington
(6/10/2003)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/31/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 4031New York, NY 10007

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