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Aaron Benjamin Safier

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
HACKENSACK, NJ
·CRD# 4989981·21 years registered

Professional Summary

Aaron Benjamin Safier, who also goes by Aaron Safier, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Hackensack, New Jersey. Aaron is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Aaron has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Aaron Safier

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Years of Experience

21 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLCCurrent·CRD# 4031
RIA
BD
1. 411 Hackensack Ave 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 076012. 30 Vesey St 9th Floor, New York, NY 10007
April 21, 2020 - Present
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLCCurrent·CRD# 4031
RIA
BD
1. 411 Hackensack Ave 2nd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 076012. 30 Vesey St 9th Floor, New York, NY 10007
October 26, 2018 - Present

Past

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 10409
BD
Elmsford, NY
March 25, 2017 - November 6, 2018
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 14251
BD
Elmsford, NY
November 30, 2011 - March 25, 2017
MORGAN STANLEYPast·CRD# 149777
RIA
New York, NY
April 18, 2011 - October 14, 2011
MORGAN STANLEYPast·CRD# 149777
BD
New York, NY
June 1, 2009 - October 14, 2011
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.Past·CRD# 7059
BD
New York, NY
December 20, 2007 - June 1, 2009
M&T SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 17358
BD
Elmsford, NY
March 10, 2006 - December 14, 2007
NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLCPast·CRD# 25996
BD
Mitchelfield, NY
November 25, 2005 - March 10, 2006

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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)

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

485

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HTK WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE - PART 2A APPENDIX (4/24/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
1847 FINANCIAL LLCSHAREHOLDER—
DAVIS, LISA BETHCO-PRESIDENT5985055
GUNZENHAUSER, RADFORD MICHAELFINOP7253452
HUCKERBY, KEITH GORDONMANAGER2641591
KANE, MICHAEL VITASCO-PRESIDENT5272677
MASON, ANN-MARIECHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND SECRETARY7145020
O'MALLEY, DAVID MICHAELCHAIRMAN AND MANAGER4468593
ROBINSON, VICTORIA MARIECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MANAGER4556827
ROMENESKO, DELANA RAQUELPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2656165
WYANT, JUSTINMANAGER8146157

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

28,369

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$9,014,857,753

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

11

Arbitration

6

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Other business activities

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1) INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: EMPIRE WEALTH STRATEGIES | POSITION HELD: AGENT | ADDRESS: 30 VESEY ST, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10007 | START DATE: 7/27/2018 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: MULTILINE INSURANCE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 101-140 HRS | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 101-140 HRS | 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. ADVISORS PROVIDE CLIENTS FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES AND OTHER INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES AND INVESTMENT PRODUCTS THROUGH HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, INC., A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR AND FINRA MEMBER FIRM. 2) INSURANCE BROKERAGE & INVESTMENT ADVISORY | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: SAPPHIRE WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | POSITION HELD: PROPRIETOR/OWNER | ADDRESS: 30 VESEY ST, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10007|START DATE: 7/1/2017 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | APPROX HRS PER MTH: | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: | 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. ADVISORS PROVIDE CLIENTS FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES AND OTHER INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES AND INVESTMENT PRODUCTS THROUGH HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, INC., A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR AND FINRA MEMBER FIRM. 3) SAPPHIRE ENTERPRISE CORP | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: SAPPHIRE ENTERPRISE CORP | POSITION HELD: PROPRIETOR/OWNER | ADDRESS: 184 JOHNSON AVE, TEANECK, NJ 07666 | START DATE: 7/1/2017 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: OTHER - INVENTOR | APPROX HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: LESS THAN 10 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INVENTOR/CREATOR OF A MECHANICAL DEVICE AND PURSUING A PATENT.

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(5/13/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(10/31/2018)
RR
Florida
(11/3/2020)
RR
Hawaii
(10/31/2018)
RR
Illinois
(4/28/2022)
RR
Maryland
(12/13/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/31/2018)
RR
Missouri
(10/31/2018)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/14/2020)
RR
New Jersey
(10/26/2018)
RR
New York
(10/31/2018)
IAR
New York
(3/19/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(11/1/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/4/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(10/22/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(10/15/2020)
RR
Texas
(2/5/2020)
IAR
Texas
(4/29/2025)
RR
Virginia
(4/6/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/26/2021)

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 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2020About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2007About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Jun 2011About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2005About the Series 7 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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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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