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McClarren Financial Advisors

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Client assets under management

$453,000,000

Clients

267

60% high-net-worth

Advisors

8

of 9 employees

Firm type

Team

5-30 advisors or >$500M in AUM

Clients per advisor

33

Low

Average account size

$1,696,629

About

McClarren Financial Advisors is a fee-only firm that serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, with holistic financial planning and investment advisory services. Its offerings extend beyond portfolio management to include tax preparation and planning, estate plan review, insurance and risk analysis, retirement planning, and small-business planning.

The firm typically manages client accounts on a discretionary basis and constructs personalized, tax-aware asset allocations that emphasize longer-term purchases; investment decisions are guided primarily by fundamental analysis and supplemented with technical and charting methods. Recommended holdings generally include no-load mutual funds, ETFs and individual bonds, with periodic reviews to assess performance, diversification and changes in clients’ circumstances.

A distinctive feature is that McClarren does not charge percentage-of-assets-under-management fees; instead it uses a fixed retainer approach determined by client complexity and the agreed scope of services. The firm also brings integrated tax capability and credential depth to its team—several team members hold CFP and Enrolled Agent credentials and the firm participates in fee-only professional networks—supporting coordinated tax and financial planning alongside investment advice.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting

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Fee options

Project-based
Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Minimum fee: Minimum fee of $5,000 annually Fee-only: Fixed fees ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 annually for the Standard Retainer, based on complexity and time projected

Main office location

McClarren Financial Advisors

270 Walker Drive, #200

State College PA 16801, United States

Number of offices

3

Most active in

Louisiana · Pennsylvania · Texas

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Alexis C

CFP®, Series 65

State College, PA

McClarren Financial Advisors

Alexis Cunningham is a CFP® professional with four years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at McClarren Financial Advisors since 2021 and previously held positions at Paris Companies, The Knee Center for Study of Occupational Regulation, CNB Bank, and DeLullo Trucking Corp. McClarren Financial Advisors is a fee-only firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, with comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm constructs personalized, tax-aware portfolios using fundamental analysis and manages accounts on a discretionary basis without charging percentage-of-assets fees.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Jennifer A

Series 65

State College, PA

McClarren Financial Advisors

Jennifer Anderson is a financial advisor at McClarren Financial Advisors in State College, PA, with 18 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation. McClarren Financial Advisors is a fee-only firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm emphasizes tax-aware, long-term investment strategies and integrates tax planning, estate review, insurance analysis, and retirement and small-business planning into its approach.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Ruby W

CFP®, Series 65

State College, PA

McClarren Financial Advisors

Ruby Weidler is a CFP® with two years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at McClarren Financial Advisors. Her prior work includes roles in higher education and manufacturing. She assists with bookkeeping and administrative tasks for a family business on a limited basis. McClarren Financial Advisors is a fee-only firm in State College, PA, serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, with holistic financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm emphasizes personalized, tax-aware asset allocations, uses a fixed retainer fee structure, and integrates tax planning and credential depth within its team.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Dina R

Series 63, Series 65

State College, PA

McClarren Financial Advisors

Dina Roan is a financial advisor at McClarren Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors from 2017 to 2023 and has a background that includes accounting and a career break to focus on family. McClarren Financial Advisors is a fee-only firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, through comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm employs a fixed retainer fee structure and emphasizes personalized, tax-aware asset allocations managed on a discretionary basis.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Joshua P

CFP®, Series 65

State College, PA

McClarren Financial Advisors

Joshua Purdy is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at McClarren Financial Advisors since 2019 and previously was with State Farm from 2017 to 2019. Prior to his financial career, he served six years in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. McClarren Financial Advisors is a fee-only firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm uses a fixed retainer fee structure and emphasizes tax-aware, fundamental analysis-driven investment strategies across personalized portfolios.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Gregory R

CFP®, Series 65

State College, PA

McClarren Financial Advisors

Gregory Reeder is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with McClarren Financial Advisors since 2015, working within an eight-advisor team based in State College, PA. McClarren Financial Advisors is a fee-only firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, with comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm employs a fixed retainer fee structure and focuses on tax-aware, personalized asset allocations that combine fundamental analysis with technical methods.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Kyle Z

Series 65

State College, PA

McClarren Financial Advisors

Kyle Zentner is a financial advisor at McClarren Financial Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His background includes roles in accounting and analytical services, as well as several years working in the wine industry. McClarren Financial Advisors is a fee-only firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, with holistic financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm emphasizes tax-aware, personalized asset allocations guided by fundamental analysis and offers integrated tax and financial planning alongside investment advice.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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Brandon R

CFP®, Series 65

State College, PA

McClarren Financial Advisors

Brandon Redmond is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at McClarren Financial Advisors since 2016 and previously held positions at Rex Energy Corporation and The Pennsylvania State University. McClarren Financial Advisors is a fee-only firm serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, with comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services. The firm emphasizes personalized, tax-aware asset allocations managed primarily on a discretionary basis and follows a fixed retainer fee structure rather than percentage-based fees.

General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting
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