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Karen M. Van Horn

ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP
WAYNE, PA
·CRD# 3176835·27 years experience

Professional Summary

Karen M. Van Horn, who also goes by Karen M Herb, Karen Herb, Karen M Sonnanburg, Karen Maureen Vanhokn, Karen M Vanhorn, Karen Van Horn, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP located in Wayne, Pennsylvania and EQUALIZE CAPITAL LLC located in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Karen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Karen has worked at 12 firms and...

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Other Aliases

Karen M Herb, Karen Herb, Karen M Sonnanburg, Karen Maureen Vanhokn, Karen M Vanhorn, Karen Van Horn

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Years of Experience

27 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP·CRD# 317077
RIA
37 West Avenue Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087-3226
November 11, 2022 - Present
EQUALIZE CAPITAL LLC·CRD# 300640
RIA
37 West Avenue, Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087
February 21, 2024 - Present
ALDEN CAPITAL·CRD# 293551
RIA
37 West Avenue, Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087
December 4, 2025 - Present
J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 40002
BD
37 West Ave Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087
November 11, 2022 - Present
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
RIA
Conshohocken, PA
November 22, 2021 - November 17, 2022
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
Conshohocken, PA
November 22, 2021 - November 17, 2022
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.·CRD# 249
RIA
Jenkintown, PA
October 11, 2012 - November 5, 2021
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.·CRD# 249
BD
Jenkintown, PA
October 11, 2012 - November 5, 2021
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
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MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
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MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
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September 23, 2008 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
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September 16, 2008 - June 1, 2009
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
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November 23, 2005 - September 3, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
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Jenkintown, PA
March 26, 2004 - September 3, 2008
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
Weehawken, NJ
July 5, 2002 - May 14, 2003
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
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March 19, 2001 - May 17, 2002
DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 2525
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Current Firm

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ALDEN CAPITAL

ALDEN CAPITAL | TRIDENT RETIREMENT PLAN | STRATEGIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS | SPRINGHOUSE WEALTH PARTNERS | SPARTA WEALTH PARTNERS | RETIREMENT PLAN STEWARDS & ADVOCATES | PATHWAYS RETIREMENT ADVISORS | NORTH PARK | MYZ FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | MONUMENTAL INVESTMENTS | LENSING FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | HALLTHORN ADVISORY SERVICES | GUERRA PAN ADVISORS, LLC | GIPSON - FITZPATRICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMEN | COVE WEALTH PARTNERS | COURSEMARK | ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP | ALDEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | ALDEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 293551 / SEC#: 801-116941
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/2019 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (10/10/2018 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (7/25/2019 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

37 West Ave Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087

Mailing Address

37 West Ave Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087

Phone Number

(215) 572-8700

# of Employees

23

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ALDEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2A (3/26/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,551

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,515,030,643

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Other business activities

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1) Chief Risk Officer for Alden Investment Group beginning 3/2023. 2) Chief Compliance Officer for Equalize Capital beginning 4/1/2024. 3) Chief Compliance Officer Alden Investment Group beginning 1/2025.

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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".
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ALDEN CAPITAL

ALDEN CAPITAL | TRIDENT RETIREMENT PLAN | STRATEGIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS | SPRINGHOUSE WEALTH PARTNERS | SPARTA WEALTH PARTNERS | RETIREMENT PLAN STEWARDS & ADVOCATES | PATHWAYS RETIREMENT ADVISORS | NORTH PARK | MYZ FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | MONUMENTAL INVESTMENTS | LENSING FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | HALLTHORN ADVISORY SERVICES | GUERRA PAN ADVISORS, LLC | GIPSON - FITZPATRICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMEN | COVE WEALTH PARTNERS | COURSEMARK | ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP | ALDEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | ALDEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 293551 / SEC#: 801-116941
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/9/2019 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (10/10/2018 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (7/25/2019 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/11/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(11/11/2022)
IAR
Puerto Rico
(2/21/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Nov 2005About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1999About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2026About the Series 52TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1999About the Series 7 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Dec 2025About the Series 4 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jun 2006About the Series 9 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Mar 2006About the Series 10 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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