Jeffery A. Vaughn

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CRD#: 2124515

Professional summary

Jeffery Allen Vaughn was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Jeffery is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Prior to being barred, Jeffery had worked at 6 firms, which includes HORNOR TOWNSEND & KENT LLC, PRINCIPLED WEALTH ADVISORS LLC, COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK, THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, OSAIC FA INC., LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS INC..

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Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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Experience

Past

July 1, 2014 - March 2, 2016

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 4031

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

May 7, 2014 - March 2, 2016

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

CRD#: 4031

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

January 4, 2006 - May 29, 2013

PRINCIPLED WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 138143

COVINGTON, KY

Past

November 21, 2005 - May 28, 2013

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA

CRD#: 8032

COVINGTON, KY

Past

November 21, 2005 - May 28, 2013

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

CRD#: 8032

COVINGTON, KY

Past

August 24, 2000 - November 22, 2005

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 2580

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

January 1, 2000 - November 22, 2005

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 3978

COVINGTON, KY

Past

June 1, 1998 - November 22, 2005

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

June 28, 1991 - June 1, 1998

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 145

RADNOR, PA

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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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/15/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 3/2/2016

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 10/29/1991

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/26/1991

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

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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Jeffery A. Vaughn

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

PRINCIPLED WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OSAIC FA, INC.

OSAIC FA, INC.

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 5/15/1991

SIE

Date: 3/2/2016

Series 22

Date: 10/29/1991

Series 6

Date: 6/26/1991

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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