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Edward P. Barrett

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
EDISON, NJ 08837
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CRD#: 1537775
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Professional summary


Edward Patrick Barrett, who also goes by Ed Barrett, Edward Barrett, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Edison, New Jersey.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Edward has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 3 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ed Barrett | Edward Barrett

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: PRIMARY FINANCIAL | POSITION HELD: OTHER-MANAGING PARTNER | ADDRESS: RARITAN PLAZA I - RARITAN CTR, 110 FIELDCREST AVE, 3RD FL, EDISON, NJ 08818 | START DATE: 2017-01-09 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: MULTI-LINE INSURANCE BROKERAGE- | APPROX HRS PER MTH: OVER 140 HOURS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: OVER 140 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE RECRUITMENT AND SALES & SERVICE OF BROKERAGE; AND LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH/DI/LTC AND ANNUITY ACCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE INSURANCE CARRIERS INCLUDING THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO. 2) RACE HORSE OWNER | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: NONE | POSITION HELD: PROPRIETOR/OWNER- | ADDRESS: 157 WEST WASHINGTON AVE., WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006 | START DATE: 2006-10-01 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: OTHER-RACE HORSE OWNER | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HOURS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE / OWNERSHIP OF RACE HORSE. 3) RENTAL PROPERTY | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: NONE | POSITION HELD: Select One- | ADDRESS: 157 WASHINGTON AVE., WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006 | START DATE: 2012-12-01 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: RENTAL PROPERTY OWNER- | APPROX HRS PER MTH: Select One | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: Select One | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE RENTAL PROPERTY, COLLECT RENT, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR. 4) BOARD MEMBER | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: NJ DEPT OF BANKING & INSURANCE | POSITION HELD: BOARD MEMBER/TRUSTEE- | ADDRESS: N/A | START DATE: 2014-12-01 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: OTHER-NJ DEPT. OF BANKING AND INSURANCE LIFE AND HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HOURS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: AS BOARD MEMBER PROVIDE INSIGHT TO NJ DEPT OF BANKING & INSURANCE. 5)INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: 1847FINANCIAL | POSITION HELD: OTHER-MANAGING PARTNER | ADDRESS: RARITAN PLAZA I - RARITAN CTR, 110 FIELDCREST AVE, 3RD FL, EDISON, NJ 08818 | START DATE: 01/01/2024 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: MULTI-LINE INSURANCE BROKERAGE- | APPROX HRS PER MTH: OVER 140 HOURS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: OVER 140 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE RECRUITMENT AND SALES & SERVICE OF BROKERAGE; AND LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH/DI/LTC AND ANNUITY ACCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE INSURANCE CARRIERS INCLUDING THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

May 25, 2017 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 110 Fieldcrest Ave Suite 20, Edison, NJ 08837
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
EDISON, NJ
Current

January 30, 2017 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 110 Fieldcrest Ave Suite 20, Edison, NJ 08837
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
EDISON, NJ
Past

January 22, 2013 - January 9, 2017

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

January 22, 2013 - January 9, 2017

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

June 21, 2002 - October 25, 2012

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

September 11, 1991 - October 25, 2012

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

September 26, 1989 - August 23, 1991

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA

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
(12/13/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(1/30/2017)
IAR
New Jersey
(5/25/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(1/4/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/25/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/3/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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#: 4031Edison, NJ 08837

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