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Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

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Client assets under management

$304,769,166

Clients

502

6% high-net-worth

Advisors

12

of 13 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

42

Low

Average account size

$607,110

About

Clarus Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser that manages approximately $305.2 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, trusts and corporate plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting services, and also offers model portfolio subscriptions and asset management services for other registered investment advisers.

The firm’s investment approach blends strategic asset allocation informed by Modern Portfolio Theory with tactical, equity, and blended model strategies, and it emphasizes multi-year (3–5 year) time horizons and quarterly portfolio reviews. Investment decisions are supported by third‑party research providers (Morningstar, Dimensional Fund Advisors, Ned Davis Research, Seeking Alpha), reviewed by an Investment Committee, and administrators such as Orion are used for performance and position reporting.

Clarus is notable among similar team firms for its multi-faceted industry relationships: it acts as a sub‑advisor and provides model signals to unaffiliated Independent RIAs, some of its investment adviser representatives are registered representatives of the PCS broker‑dealer, and a number of supervised persons are licensed insurance agents who may receive commissionable compensation; the brochure also discloses legacy compensation from a terminated sub‑advisory relationship. These arrangements — including granting Independent RIAs access to performance software and providing both advisory and broker/insurance‑related activities — are explicitly disclosed and accompanied by stated procedures to address related conflicts of interest.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed consulting fees ranging from $250 to $50,000 based on the consulting project.

Project-based

Hourly rate used to prorate consulting fee refunds is $250/hour.

Other

Account minimum: $50,000 Fee-only: Fixed consulting fees typically range between $250 and $50,000, with hourly rate for prorated refunds at $250/hour.

Main office location

Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

9125 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite 100

Peoria AZ 85381, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Alabama · Alaska · Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Illinois · Maryland · Michigan · Minnesota · Nevada · Pennsylvania · Tennessee · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Joshua C

Series 66

Peoria, AZ

Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

Joshua Cooper is a financial advisor with Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Clarus Wealth Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, Lp and WFG Investments Inc. Clarus Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and limited consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, family trusts, and corporate plans. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory framework supplemented by active management strategies and excludes certain asset types, with portfolio reviews conducted at least quarterly.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy
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Amy J

Series 66

Peoria, AZ

Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

Amy Jones is a financial advisor with Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience at Clarus Wealth Advisors DBA Nexus Tax Solutions since 2023 and previously worked in the elevator industry, including Otis Elevator Company. Clarus Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, family trusts, and corporate plans. The firm utilizes a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with active overlays and conducts regular portfolio reviews.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy
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Kenneth H

CFA®

Peoria, AZ

Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

Kenneth Hartley is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC, and previously worked at Sentinel Rock Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is an uncompensated managing member and investor in a real estate LLC and co-manages a home-based consulting business with his wife. Clarus Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, family trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework supplemented by active overlays and offers discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy
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Karine B

CFP®, Series 63

Castle Rock, CO

Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

Karine Beard is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience. She is currently with Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at WFG Investments Inc and Private Client Services. Clarus Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment management and financial planning primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, family trusts, and corporate plans. The firm offers a range of portfolios using a Modern Portfolio Theory framework combined with active overlays and conducts regular quarterly reviews.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy
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Katherine F

Series 66

Castle Rock, CO

Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

Katherine Fortna is a financial advisor with Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Private Client Services, Crown Capital Securities LP, and Michaels of Denver. Clarus Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm utilizes a range of model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combined with active management techniques, and conducts regular portfolio reviews by its investment team.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy
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Donald M

Series 65

Castle Rock, CO

Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

Donald Moenning is a financial advisor with Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC in Castle Rock, CO, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes three years at Sowell Management Services before joining Clarus in 2018. He is also involved with Granite Capital Advisors, LLC, where he manages investment accounts and conducts client meetings on a limited basis. Clarus Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, family trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework with active portfolio management overlays and excludes certain asset types, conducting regular reviews and offering advice on various legacy positions.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy
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Bert C

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Peoria, AZ

Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

Bert Cooper is a financial advisor with Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Clarus Wealth Advisors since 2015 and has prior experience at Crown Capital Securities, Lp, Wfg Investments Inc., and Private Client Services. Cooper serves as a board member of Plaza Del Rio Management, a property management company. Clarus Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, family trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with active overlays and manages discretionary portfolios while offering periodic reviews and comprehensive financial planning.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy
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Theresa F

Series 63, Series 66

Peoria, AZ

Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

Theresa Fanning is a financial advisor with Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Private Client Services, Crown Capital Securities, Morgan Stanley, and WFG Investments. She serves on the FINRA Continuing Education Committee and is a member of the Quarter Condos HOA Board. Clarus Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and limited consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, family trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework supplemented with active overlays and conducts regular portfolio reviews, excluding certain asset classes such as leveraged ETFs and private equity.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy
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Sherry H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Peoria, AZ

Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

Sherry Hardin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She is currently with Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, Wfg Investments, and Private Client Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates tax preparation and planning businesses and serves on the financial review committee of a local political organization. Clarus Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, family trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework enhanced with tactical strategies and third-party research, offering discretionary portfolio management and written financial planning deliverables.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy
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John F

Series 66

Peoria, AZ

Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

John Fanning is an Investment Adviser Representative at Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at ADT Security Services for 11 years before joining Clarus Wealth Advisors in 2022. Fanning holds a Series 66 designation. Clarus Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, family trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework supplemented by active management techniques and offers discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning across various asset types.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy
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James G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Peoria, AZ

Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

James Graham is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC in Peoria, AZ. He has previously worked with Private Client Services, Crown Capital Securities, LP, and WFG Investments, Inc. Graham is also an author and occasionally participates in speaking events. Clarus Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, family trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework combined with active management techniques, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning deliverables.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy
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Jonathon S

Series 63, Series 66

Peoria, AZ

Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC

Jonathon Staats is a financial advisor at Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Crown Capital Securities, Lp and WFG Advisors, LP among other firms. Staats is based in Peoria, AZ. Clarus Wealth Advisors provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and limited consulting services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, family trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework enhanced with active overlays and conducts quarterly portfolio reviews, offering a range of strategic and tactical investment options.

Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy
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