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Ronald L. Bertke

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Encino, CA 91316
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CRD#: 2341970
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Professional summary


Ronald Lee Bertke, who also goes by Ron Lee Bertke, Ronnie L Bertke, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Encino, California.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Ronald has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ron Lee Bertke | Ronnie L Bertke

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: n/a | Position Held: Agent | Address: 17632 BESSEMER ST ENCINO, CA 91316| Start Date: 1990 | Nature of Activity: Life Insurance Brokerage | Approx Hrs Per Mth: Less than 10 Hrs | Approx Trading Hrs Per Mth: Less than 10 Hrs | Description of Duties: INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 7, 2009 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 17632 Bessemer St, Encino, CA 91316
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Encino, CA
Current

April 3, 2009 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 17632 Bessemer St, Encino, CA 91316
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Encino, CA
Past

August 1, 2008 - April 7, 2009

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11173
TARZANA, CA
Past

August 1, 2008 - April 7, 2009

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
TARZANA, CA
Past

November 15, 2006 - August 1, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 4082
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

November 2, 2006 - August 1, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

June 27, 2001 - October 27, 2006

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

July 31, 2000 - June 14, 2001

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 24, 2000 - July 31, 2000

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

September 2, 1993 - May 2, 2000

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 2, 1993 - May 2, 2000

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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
Arizona
(5/29/2009)
RR
California
(4/3/2009)
IAR
California
(4/7/2009)
RR
Nevada
(4/3/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/16/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 4031Encino, CA 91316

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