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Bashar K. Baraz
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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CRD#: 6728029
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Professional summary
Bashar K. Baraz, who also goes by Bashar Baraz, Ben Baraz, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC located in Boca Raton, Florida.
Bashar is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Bashar has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Bashar Baraz | Ben Baraz
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: BARAZFIN | POSITION HELD: AGENT | ADDRESS: 2600 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL SUITE 420, BOCA RATON, FL 33431 | START DATE: 06/17/2025 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 160 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 128 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE PRODUCTS. 2)INSURANCE BROKERAGE | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | DBA NAME: 1847FINANCIAL | POSITION HELD: AGENT | ADDRESS: 2600 NORTH MILITARY TRAIL SUITE 420, BOCA RATON, FL 33431 | START DATE: 07/02/2025 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: INSURANCE BROKERAGE | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 160 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 128 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICE INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE PRODUCTS. 3)REAL ESTATE RENTAL PROPERTIES | INVESTMENT RELATED: NO | DBA NAME: N/A | POSITION HELD: OWNER | ADDRESS: 7920 MERRIL ROAD, UNITS 606, 901, 1412, 1709, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32277 | START DATE: 08/2020 | NATURE OF ACTIVITY: RENTAL PROPERTIES | APPROX HRS PER MTH: 5 | APPROX TRADING HRS PER MTH: 0 | DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGE PERSONALLY OWNED RENTAL PROPERTIES. 4)FINANCIAL CONSULTING | DBA: KARP FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | POSITION: JOINT WORK PARTNER WITH APPROVED SPLIT CODE | NATURE: FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR KARP FINANCIAL STRATEGIES' CLIENTS | INVESTMENT RELATED: YES | NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 | SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 | START DATE: 10/07/2025 | ADDRESS: 2600 N MILITARY TRAIL, SUITE 420, BOCA RATON FL 33431 | DESCRIPTION: CONDUCT FINANCIAL CONSULTING BUSINESS UNDER MY APPROVED LICENSES. I WILL BE LISTED ON THEIR WEBSITE SO I CAN CONDUCT BUSINESS UNDER KARP FINANCIAL STRATEGIES.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 2, 2025 - Present
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
Office #1: 2600 North Military Trail Suite 420, Boca Raton, FL 33431RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Boca Raton, FL
Current
July 2, 2025 - Present
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
Office #1: 2600 North Military Trail Suite 420, Boca Raton, FL 33431RIA
BD
CRD#: 4031
Boca Raton, FL
Past
June 11, 2019 - May 23, 2025
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
Coral Gables, FL
Past
June 5, 2019 - May 23, 2025
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
Coral Gables, FL
Past
September 13, 2018 - May 7, 2019
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15296
Jacksonville, FL
Past
September 12, 2018 - May 7, 2019
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
Jacksonville, FL
Past
November 1, 2017 - August 29, 2018
CAMARDA WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP
RIA
CRD#: 113784
FLEMING ISLAND, FL
Past
March 15, 2017 - October 18, 2017
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past
January 1, 2017 - October 18, 2017
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
JACKSONVILLE, FL
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
Arizona(7/10/2025)
RR
California(7/2/2025)
RR
Florida(7/7/2025)
IAR
Florida(7/7/2025)
RR
Georgia(7/2/2025)
RR
Missouri(7/2/2025)
RR
New Jersey(9/23/2025)
IAR
Texas(7/2/2025)
RR
Texas(7/3/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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Company Information
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
CRD#: 4031Boca Raton, FL 33431TRUST BUT VERIFY
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