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John F. Pastore

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CRD#: 357580
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Fogg Pastore, who also goes by John F Pastore, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1973. John had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

John F Pastore

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: 1847FINANCIAL | POSITION HELD: AGENT | ADDRESS: 2600 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL, SUITE 420, BOCA RATON, FL 33496 | START DATE: 10/11/2024 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 100 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 100 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE PRODUCTS. 2)RENTAL PROPERTY | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: LAWSON LANE | POSITION HELD: OWNER | ADDRESS: 1 LAWSON LANE, BURLINGTON, VT 05401 | START DATE: 01/01/2024 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: RENTAL PROPERTY | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 0 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 0 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MINORITY OWNER; NO DAY TO DAY DUTIES. 3) INSURANCE BROKERAGE | DBA: THE FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | POSITION: Proprietor/Owner | NATURE: Life Insurance brokerage | INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes | NUMBER OF HOURS: 50 | SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 25 | START DATE: 11/14/2024 | ADDRESS: 2600 N Military Trail, Suite 420, Boca Raton FL 33431 | DESCRIPTION: Life Insurance Sales.

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

October 30, 2024 - November 11, 2025

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 13, 2024 - November 11, 2025

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 29, 2021 - December 7, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 29, 2021 - December 7, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 11, 2009 - January 29, 2021

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
S BURLINGTON, VT
Past

December 9, 2009 - January 29, 2021

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
S BURLINGTON, VT
Past

September 28, 2006 - December 15, 2009

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT
Past

September 8, 2006 - December 15, 2009

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT
Past

July 10, 2000 - September 11, 2006

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT
Past

November 4, 1981 - May 21, 1982

PERSONAL ECONOMICS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6862
Past

June 12, 1973 - September 11, 2006

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/7/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/29/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/7/1973
Registered Representative Examination

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)
HTK WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE - PART 2A APPENDIX (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#: 4031

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