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Mark Robert De Merritt

Investment Adviser Representative at Hornor, Townsend & KENT, LLC

Antioch, ILCRD #1804970Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
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Years of Experience
38 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Mark Robert De Merritt is an investment adviser representative with Hornor, Townsend & KENT, LLC in Antioch, IL, where they have been registered since 2011. They have worked in the securities industry since 1988 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Pruco Securities, LLC. and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Illinois.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois
Broker:
6 states and territories

Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, South Carolina, Wisconsin

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 10/22/2002
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 7/18/1991
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 3/12/2022
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 3/7/1988

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Hornor, Townsend & KENT, LLCCurrent
3/24/2011 – Antioch, IL
Pruco Securities, LLC.
4/12/1988 – 1/26/2005Newark, NJ
THE Prudential Insurance Company OF America
4/12/1988 – 12/10/1993Newark, NJ

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Hornor Townsend AND KENT, Inc
    Feb 2005 – no end date reportedOakbrook, IL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 21, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Hornor, Townsend & KENT, LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

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  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
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Services the firm offers

A complete range of solutions and services tailored to financial professionals' businesses, including broker-dealer and registered investment adviser services, wealth management solutions, technology, and fee-based financial planning programs.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
Broker-dealerRegistered Investment AdviserWealth ManagementIndependent Financial ProfessionalsFee-based Financial Planning

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
466
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Conshohocken, PA
SEC file number:
801-56151

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Form ADV data as of September 17, 2026

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