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Gerald L. Waln

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Wormleysburg, PA 17403
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CRD#: 2456802
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Professional summary


Gerald Lynn Waln is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania.

Gerald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Gerald has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


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: 1847 FINANCIAL | POSITION HELD: AGENT- | ADDRESS: 422 N FRONT ST WORMLEYSBURG, PA 17403| START DATE: 2017-02-20 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: LIFE INSURANCE BROKERAGE- | APPROX HRS PER MTH: OVER 140 HOURS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: OVER 140 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 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) | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: RISING SUN SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH | POSITION HELD: OTHER-LAY PASTOR / PART TIME | ADDRESS: 402 N. WALNUT STREET, RISING SUN, MD | START DATE: 2015-01-01 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: CHARITY/RELIGIOUS/FOUNDATION- | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 10-25 HOURS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SPEAK ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH AND DO SOME VISITATION OF MEMBERS. 3) BOARD MEMBER | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: CUMBERLAND SENIOR HOUSING ASSOCIATES | POSITION HELD: BOARD MEMBER/TRUSTEE- | ADDRESS: 114 N HANOVER ST., CARLISLE, PA 17013 | START DATE: 2013-01-01 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: OTHER-SENIOR HOUSING ASSOCIATION | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HOURS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 HOURS | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BOARD MEMBER OF THE COUNTY HOUSING FOR SENIORS THAT OVERSEES THE OPERATION OF THE ASSOCIATION. 4) NEW CUMBERLAND OLDE TOWNE ASSOCIATION | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: | POSITION HELD:DIRECTOR/BOARD MEMBER | ADDRESS: PO BOX 531 NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070 | START DATE: 1/1/2021 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: CHARITY/RELIGIOUS/FOUNDATION | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SERVE ON THE BOARD OF THE NEW CUMBERLAND OLDE TOWNE ASSOCIATION, A CIVIC GROUP THAT WORKS TO MAKE NEW CUMBERLAND A BETTER PLACE BY BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS. 5) NEW CUMBERLAND BUSINESS & BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: | POSITION HELD: DIRECTOR | ADDRESS: NEW CUMBERLAND FIRE HALL 319 4TH STREET NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070 |START DATE: 1/1/2022 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: NETWORKING GROUP | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BUSINESS ASSOCIATION:PRIMARY BUSINESS MARKETING THRU THE WEBSITE THE BUSINESSES OF NEW CUMBERLAND I.E. ADVERTISING, NEWSLETTER AND EVENTS. 6)LAY PASTOR | POSITION: VOLUNTEER | NATURE: RELIGIOUS | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 | SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 | START DATE: 11/01/2024 | ADDRESS: 223 CEDAR STREET, EPHRATA PA 17522 | DESCRIPTION: LAY PASTOR- VISIT THE SICK MEMBERS IN HOSPITAL, DELIVER A SERMON EACH WEEK.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 25, 2017 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 422 N Front St, Wormleysburg, PA 17403
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Wormleysburg, PA
Current

February 21, 2017 - Present

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

Office #1: 422 N Front St, Wormleysburg, PA 17403
RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Wormleysburg, PA
Past

September 18, 2007 - February 23, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
CAMP HILL, PA
Past

March 15, 1994 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA
Past

March 15, 1994 - February 23, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
CAMP HILL, 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
Pennsylvania
(2/21/2017)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(4/25/2017)
RR
West Virginia
(2/21/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/18/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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#: 4031Wormleysburg, PA 17403

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