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Eric E. Kuester
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Conshohocken, PA 19428
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CRD#: 6129222
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Professional summary
Eric Edwin Kuester, who also goes by Eric E Kuester, Eric Kuester, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Eric has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 4, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Eric E Kuester | Eric Kuester
Other business activities
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1) NAME OF ACTIVITY: QUESTER ENTERPRISES, LLC | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: NA | POSITION HELD: GENERAL PARTNER | ADDRESS: 2060 SHERBROOKE DR, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015 | START DATE: 01/01/2009 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: RENTAL PROPERTY | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 1 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 0 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROPERTY MANAGFEMENT OF RENTAL PROPERTY 2) HIGH STREET VENTURES, LLC | POSITION: Partner NATURE: Rental Property Owner | INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2025 | ADDRESS: 628 High st, Bethlehem PA 18018 | DESCRIPTION: This is an LLC for the purpose of managing rental properties.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 25, 2025 - Present
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
Office #1: 161 Washington St Suite 1111, Conshohocken, PA 19428RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Conshohocken, PA
Current
July 29, 2025 - Present
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
Office #1: 161 Washington St Suite 1111, Conshohocken, PA 19428RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Conshohocken, PA
Past
January 31, 2023 - January 2, 2025
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past
October 15, 2018 - September 15, 2022
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 5685
Exton, PA
Past
September 28, 2018 - September 15, 2022
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
Exton, PA
Past
February 13, 2017 - September 25, 2018
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 46173
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past
September 17, 2014 - September 25, 2018
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 46173
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past
January 24, 2013 - September 17, 2014
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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(7/30/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania(9/25/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| 1847 FINANCIAL LLC | SHAREHOLDER | |
| GUNZENHAUSER, RADFORD MICHAEL | FINOP | 7253452 |
| HUCKERBY, KEITH GORDON | MANAGER | 2641591 |
| MASON, ANN-MARIE | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND SECRETARY | 7145020 |
| MULLER, NIKI LEE | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 7364066 |
| NAGENGAST, HEATHER JILL | PRESIDENT, MANAGER | 5300554 |
| O'MALLEY, DAVID MICHAEL | CHAIRMAN AND MANAGER | 4468593 |
| ROBINSON, VICTORIA MARIE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, MANAGER | 4556827 |
| WYANT, JUSTIN | MANAGER | 8146157 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 31,522 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,753,847,039 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 11 |
| Arbitration | 6 |
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