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MCCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Part 2A of Form ADV
Item 1 – Cover Page
McClarren Financial Advisors, Inc.
270 Walker Drive, #200SW
State College, PA 16801
(814) 235-1940
www.mcclarren.com
Date of Brochure: October 3, 2025
This Brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of McClarren
Financial Advisors, Inc. If you have any questions about the contents of this Brochure, you may
contact us at (814) 235-1940 and/or jennifer@mcclarren.com to obtain answers and additional
information.
Registration of an investment adviser does not imply any level of skill or training. The information in
this Brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) or any state regulatory authority.
Additional information about McClarren Financial Advisors, Inc. is available on the SEC’s website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable CRD number for our firm is: 122147.
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Item 2 – Material Changes
We have made no material changes since our last annual update to the Brochure dated January 1, 2025.
We have made updates to Item 15 to add disclosure for the use of third-party Standing Letters of
Authorizations “SLOAs”; whereby clients give us authorization to initiate transfers between non-like
titled accounts with the clients’ custodian(s).
If any of the content of our Brochure is materially changed, we will ensure that all current Clients
receive a copy of a revised Brochure along with a Summary of Material Changes within 120 days of
the close of our business’ fiscal year.
Whenever required, we will provide ongoing disclosure information about material changes and will
provide you with a new Brochure as necessary based on changes or new information, at any time,
without charge.
Currently, our Brochure may be requested by contacting Jennifer Anderson at (814) 235-1940 or
jennifer@mcclarren.com. Brochures are provided free of charge.
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ............................................................................................................................................................ i
Item 2 – Material Changes ................................................................................................................................................. ii
Item 3 – Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................. iii
Item 4 – Advisory Business ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation .................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management ............................................................................ 4
Item 7 – Types of Clients .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss.................................................................... 4
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ................................................................................................................................... 7
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................................................... 7
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ...................... 9
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ....................................................................................................................................... 10
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................................................................. 11
Item 15 – Custody ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ................................................................................................................................... 11
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ................................................................................................................................. 12
Item 18 – Financial Information .................................................................................................................................... 12
Gregory Alan Reeder, CFP® .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Jennifer Michelle Anderson ............................................................................................................................................. 16
Brandon Keith Redmond, CFP® .................................................................................................................................... 18
Joshua Kyle Purdy, CFP®, EA ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Alexis Nichole Cunningham, CFP® ............................................................................................................................... 24
Ruby Mae Weidler, CFP®, EA ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Dina R. Roan ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Jeffrey L. McClarren, CFP®, EA ................................................................................................................................... 32
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Item 4 – Advisory Business
McClarren Financial Advisors, Inc. (“MFA”, “McClarren Financial Advisors” or “Advisor”) is a fee-
only holistic financial planning firm that specializes in providing holistic financial planning and
investment advisory services to individuals and families. MFA was established in 1999 by Jeffrey
McClarren. Current owners of the firm are Gregory Reeder 31%, Brandon Redmond 28%, Jennifer
Anderson 20%, Jeffrey McClarren 15%, and Joshua Purdy 6%. MFA offers a wide range of financial
services. Specifically, MFA distinguishes itself from traditional investment advisory firms by providing
services to meet your investment needs, as well as tax, estate planning, risk management, retirement
planning, and business development needs.
In July 2020, the firm moved from state to SEC registration. “Registration” means only that MFA has
met the minimum requirements for registration as an investment advisor and does not apply a certain
level of skill or training or that the SEC or any other regulator guarantees the quality of our services
or recommends them.
Advisor and Client will enter into an agreement which details the scope of the relationship and
responsibilities of both MFA and Client. Advice and services provided under the agreement are
tailored to the stated objectives of the Client(s).
Investment management is performed on a discretionary management basis unless otherwise agreed
upon with the Client. Accordingly, MFA has the authority to manage and direct the client's portfolio,
with respect to all purchases, sales, reinvestment and all other investment activities in the portfolio, all
without prior consultation with the Client.
MFA provides the following service:
1. Standard Retainer: A Standard Retainer provides holistic/comprehensive financial planning for
a fixed fee over the course of one year. Clients will have three or four scheduled meetings during
the Initial Year (see below), depending on their individual situation, and generally two or three
scheduled meetings during Renewal Years (see below). In addition to scheduled meetings,
additional face-to-face, e-mail and/or phone consultations are included at no additional charge.
Services provided may include, but are not limited to: tax preparation, tax planning, insurance
review, inventory of assets, analysis of financial goals, portfolio analysis, development of an asset
allocation strategy, no-load mutual fund recommendations, retirement planning and estate plan
reviews.
Initial Year of Standard Retainer - Scheduled meeting topics are listed below. MFA will
schedule meetings to cover those topics relevant to you, such as:
- Tax preparation
- Budgeting and cash flow
- Tax planning
- Record-keeping
-
Inventory of client assets
- Retirement planning
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- Portfolio analysis
- Goal setting
- Develop asset allocation strategies
- Estate planning review
- Recommend investments
- Small business planning
-
Insurance analysis
- Education planning
- Analysis of employee benefits
Renewal Years of Standard Retainer – In renewal years, the number of meetings is typically 2-
3. Appointment topics will depend on what is most appropriate for the client but generally include
topics such as:
- Tax planning and tax preparation
- Goal setting/review
-
Investment review/update
- Rebalancing of assets
- Financial planning and/or any financial services as requested or needed by client.
MFA does not participate in or sponsor any wrap fee programs.
MFA does not supervise or manage client accounts or assets. MFA provides advisory services to
clients only on a periodic basis or upon request.
When we provide investment advice to you regarding your retirement plan account or individual
retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning of Title I of the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act and/or the Internal Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing
retirement accounts. The way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests, so we operate
under a special rule that requires us to act in your best interest and not put our interests ahead of
yours.
Under this special rule’s provisions, we must:
• Meet a professional standard of care when making investment recommendations
(give prudent advice);
• Never put our financial interests ahead of yours when making recommendations
(give loyal advice);
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• Avoid misleading statements about conflicts of interest, fees, and investments;
• Follow policies and procedures designed to ensure that we give advice that is in
your best interest;
• Charge no more than is reasonable for our services; and
• Give you basic information about conflicts of interest
Amount of Assets Under Management
As of January 17, 2025, MFA had $417,424,103 under management; $396,686,758 on a discretionary
basis and $20,737,345 on a nondiscretionary basis.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
Standard Retainer
Fees for the Initial Year of Standard Retainer range from: $5,000 - $75,000.
Fees are calculated annually and payable every four months, in advance. The first payment of the year
is 50% of the total. The two remaining payments are 25% of the total. Fees are calculated based on
the overall complexity of clients’ financial situation and the amount of time projected to complete the
agreed upon services.
Legacy clients may have lower fees.
Add-ons, credits, and miscellaneous adjustments: Credits and miscellaneous adjustments may be applied if
warranted. Any credits or adjustments will be determined at the sole discretion of MFA.
In no event will MFA collect more than $500.00 more than six months in advance of providing
services for any client.
In addition to MFA’s fee, clients may incur certain other fees and charges to implement MFA’s
recommendations. Additional charges and fees may be imposed by custodians, brokers, third party
professionals and other third parties, such as fees charged by managers, custodial fees, deferred sales
charges, odd-lot differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic funds fees, and other fees and
taxes. Mutual funds and exchange traded funds also charge internal management fees which are
disclosed in a fund’s prospectus. Such charges, fees and commissions are exclusive of and in addition
to MFA’s fee.
Fees are generally not negotiable. The client may terminate an engagement by providing written notice
within five business days of signing a retainer agreement. Additionally, either party may terminate an
agreement, at any time upon 30 days written notice. Any prepaid but unearned fees will be promptly
refunded by MFA. MFA does not impose any penalties for termination of any agreement, however
any fees that have been earned but not yet paid by the Client will be due and payable to MFA. Whether
fees have been earned or unearned will be determined by MFA at MFA’s sole discretion.
Fees are billed per the client agreement and may be paid by check or credit card. Clients may provide
written authorization to the custodian of their accounts at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. and Fidelity
to pay their fees from the client’s account(s). Under these circumstances MFA will send to the client
and the custodian at the same time, a bill showing the amount of the fee and the specific manner in
which the fee was calculated. Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. and Fidelity do not verify the accuracy of
MFA’s advisory fee calculation. The custodian will send the client a statement, at least quarterly,
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indicating all amounts disbursed from the account including the amount of advisory fees paid directly
to MFA.
MFA does not sell insurance or investment products and does not accept commissions as a result of
any product recommendations. MFA does not pay referral or finder's fees, nor does it accept such
fees from other firms.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
MFA does not charge any performance-based fees (fees based on a share of capital gains on or capital
appreciation of the assets of a client).
Item 7 – Types of Clients
MFA provides holistic financial planning and investment advisory services primarily to individuals and
families. We strive to work with people from all different walks of life. As such, we maintain no
minimum net-worth or asset requirements. As discussed above, your chosen relationship agreement
and fee will be based upon your individual circumstances.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
MFA approaches investment portfolio analysis and implementation based on internal factors such as
your tax situation, overall risk tolerance, current financial situation, and your personal goals and
aspirations. After identifying these items, your portfolio will be structured around your individual
needs, while minimizing negative effects of external factors, such as interest rates, market
performance, and the economy as a whole.
Types of Investments
In general, MFA primarily recommends no-load mutual funds (i.e., mutual funds that have no sales
fees), exchange traded funds, U.S. government securities, money market accounts, certificates of
deposit, and individual bonds (corporate, agency and municipal). However, in the course of providing
investment advice, MFA may address issues related to other types of assets that you may already own.
Any other products that may be deemed appropriate for you will be discussed, based upon your goals,
needs and objectives.
Each type of security has its own unique set of risks associated with it, and it would not be possible
to disclose all of the specific risks of every type of investment in this Brochure. We strive to keep
Clients educated and informed of material risks associated with particular investments. If you have
any questions regarding the risks associated with a particular investment, please feel free to contact
Greg Reeder.
Mutual funds are a diversified mix of investments. Mutual funds are only traded once per day at the
end of the day. Significant movement intraday in a sector cannot be addressed until the mutual fund
is sold and priced at the end of the day. Some factors used in selecting appropriate funds include:
fund fees, performance, manager longevity, concentration of risk, and sector. Fund prices are
periodically monitored and compared against their category and peers. If a fund is showing weakness,
alternative funds in the same sector are reviewed and if appropriate, replaced in models established
for different risk levels. Changes in market conditions or fund performance may result in a change in
the models.
ETFs are an investment fund traded on stock exchanges, much like stocks or equities. An ETF holds
assets such as stocks, commodities, or bonds and trades at approximately the same price as the net
asset value of its underlying assets over the course of the trading day. Most ETFs track an index, such
as the S&P 500. However, some ETFs are fully transparent actively managed funds. Market risk is,
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perhaps, the most significant risk associated with ETFs. This risk is defined by the day to day
fluctuations associated with any exchange traded security, where fluctuations occur in part based on
the perception of investors.
Individual debt securities (also often referred to as “bonds”) are typically safer investments than
equity securities, but their risk can also vary widely based on: the financial health of the issuer; the risk
that the issuer might default; when the bond is set to mature; and, whether or not the bond can be
“called” prior to maturity. When a bond is called, it may not be possible to replace it with a bond of
equal character paying the same rate of return.
Methods of Analysis
We research and analyze securities using primarily fundamental analysis. However, we also employ
methods such as technical and charting analysis.
Fundamental analysis involves the analysis of financial statements, the general financial health of
companies, and/or the analysis of management or competitive advantages. This type of analysis
concentrates on factors that determine a company’s value and expected future earnings. This strategy
would normally encourage equity purchases in stocks that are undervalued or priced below their
perceived value. The risk assumed is that the market will fail to reach expectations of perceived value.
Technical analysis involves the analysis of past market data; primarily price and volume. This
strategy attempts to predict a future stock price or direction based on market trends. The assumption
is that the market follows perceptible patterns, which if identified a prediction can be made. The risk
is that markets do not always follow patterns. Relying solely on this method may not work long term.
Charting analysis involves the use of patterns in performance charts. We use this technique to search
for patterns used to help predict favorable conditions for buying and/or selling a security. This type
of analysis involves using and comparing various charts to predict long and short term performance
or market trends. The risk involved in solely using this method is that only past performance data is
considered without using other methods to crosscheck data. Using charting analysis without other
methods of analysis would be making the assumption that past performance will be indicative of future
performance. This may not be the case.
Investment Strategies
The primary investment strategy we use to implement investment advice given to Clients includes
long-term purchases.
Long Term Purchases are securities purchased with the expectation that the value of those securities
will grow over a relatively long period of time, generally greater than one year. A risk in a long-term
purchase strategy is that, by holding the security for this length of time, you may miss out on short-
term gains that could be more profitable. Further, it is possible that for various reasons a security may
decline in value before a decision to sell is made.
Occasionally we may employ a short-term investment strategy when suitable and appropriate for a
Client, however this is not a common investment strategy employed by the firm.
Short Term Purchases are securities purchased with the expectation that they will be sold within a
relatively short period of time, generally less than one year, to take advantage of the securities’ short
term price fluctuations A risk in a short-term purchase strategy is that, should an anticipated price
swing not materialize, you may be left with having a long-term investment in a security that was
designed to be a short-term purchase, or potentially taking a loss. In addition, this strategy involves
more frequent trading than does a longer-term strategy and will result in increased brokerage and other
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transaction-related costs. This strategy also involves less favorable tax treatment of short-term capital
gains.
Sources of Information
The main sources of information we rely upon when researching and analyzing securities include
traditional research materials such as financial newspapers and magazines, annual reports,
prospectuses, filings with the SEC, as well as research materials prepared by others. We also subscribe
to various professional publications deemed to be consistent and supportive of our investment
philosophy.
Risk of Loss
We use our best judgment and good faith efforts in rendering services to Client. However, all
investments involve risk of loss that Clients should be prepared to bear. For example, investments
are subject to certain market, currency, economic, political and business risks, such as:
•
Interest-Rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause corresponding investment price
fluctuations. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds become less
attractive, causing their prices to decline. Stocks and other asset classes may decline in price as
well.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction to tangible
and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused by external factors
independent of a security’s particular underlying circumstances. For example, political,
economic and social conditions may trigger market events.
•
Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will not buy as much as a
dollar next year. Purchasing power erodes due to increasing price levels for a broad basket of
goods and services.
• Deflation Risk: The decline in asset values and price levels for a broad basket of goods and
services due to a lack of demand. The opposite of Inflation Risk, this raises the future
purchasing power of a dollar.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value of the dollar
against the currency of the investment’s originating country. This is also referred to as
exchange rate risk.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a particular company
within an industry.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash. Generally,
assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a standardized product. For example,
Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while real estate is not. When an asset becomes illiquid, its sale
value may drop dramatically compared to its intrinsic value.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations increases the risk of
profitability, because the company must meet the terms of its obligations in good times and
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bad. During periods of financial stress, the inability to meet loan obligations may result in
bankruptcy and/or a declining market value.
We cannot warrant or guarantee any particular level of account performance, or that account will be
profitable over time. Not every investment recommendation we make will be profitable. Clients
assume all market risk involved in the investment of account assets.
Except as may otherwise be provided under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 or other applicable
state or federal law, we are not liable to Clients for:
• Any loss that Clients may suffer by reason of any investment recommendation we made with
that degree of care, skill, and diligence under the circumstances that a prudent person acting
in a fiduciary capacity would use; or
• Any act or failure to act by a custodian or other third party to Client accounts.
It is the responsibility of the Client to give us complete information and to notify us of any changes
in financial circumstances or goals. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Clients do not waive any rights
they may have under applicable state and federal laws.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
Registered investment advisers are required to disclose all material facts regarding any legal or
disciplinary events that would be material to your evaluation of McClarren Financial Advisors or the
integrity of any management person MFA. MFA has no information to disclose applicable to this
Item.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Brandon Redmond is a member of the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP). Joshua Purdy
and Gregory Reeder are associate members of the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP). This
non-profit organization provides training and support through an alliance of fee-only comprehensive
financial advisors. As a member of the ACP, MFA has the right to use proprietary products and
systems designed by the ACP. The ACP offers education in the form of in-person, web and
teleconferences (which may provide continuing education credits) and services produced by
collaborative efforts of the fee-only financial advisors.
Gregory Reeder is also a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
(NAPFA), which requires that its members are fee-only and obtain a minimum of 60 continuing
education credits every two years.
Joshua Purdy, Jeffrey McClarren, and Ruby Weidler are Enrolled Agents. Enrolled Agents are enrolled
by the Internal Revenue Service and authorized to use the EA designation. The following are the EA
enrollment requirements and may not be the qualifications in place when the credential was obtained.
• Successful completion of the three-part IRS Special Enrollment Examination (SEE), or
completion of five years of employment by the IRS in a position which regularly interpreted
and applied the tax code and its regulations.
• Successfully pass the background check conducted by the IRS.
Gregory Reeder is a Certified Financial Therapist (CFT-I) A CFT-I is a licensed professional who has
received certification from the Financial Therapy Association (FTA). In order to become a CFT-I,
one must have a bachelor’s degree in another field but already have earned a CFP of AFC designation.
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A minimum of 500 experience hours must be completed, 250 of which must be client-facing; and pass
an exam.
Jeffrey McClarren, Gregory Reeder, Brandon Redmond, Joshua Purdy, Alexis Cunnigham, and Ruby
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
Weidler are CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™.
PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP (with flame design) marks (collectively, the “CFP®
marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by Certified Financial Planner
Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial
planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries
for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of
practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following
requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial
planning subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the
competent and professional delivery of financial planning services and attain a bachelor’s
degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from
a foreign university). CFP Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance planning
and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning,
retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination
includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose
financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world
circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience
(or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents
outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements in order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years,
including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct,
to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The
Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at
a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning
services in the best interests of their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to
CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of
their CFP® certification.
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Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
McClarren Financial Advisors seeks to avoid material conflicts of interest. Accordingly, neither MFA
nor its investment adviser representatives nor its team members receive any third party direct
monetary compensation (i.e., commissions, 12b-1 fees, or other fees) from brokerage firms
(custodians) or mutual fund companies. However, some additional services and non-direct monetary
or other forms of compensation may be offered and provided to MFA as a result of its relationships
with custodian(s) and/or providers of mutual fund products. For example, MFA’s representatives and
employees may be invited to attend educational conferences and/or entertainment events sponsored
by such brokerage firms or custodians or mutual fund companies. MFA believes that the services and
benefits provided to it by brokerage firms (custodians) and mutual fund providers do not materially
affect the investment management recommendations made to clients. However, in the interest of full
disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest, we discuss the possible conflicts herein.
Although MFA believes that its business methodologies, ethics rules, and adopted policies are
appropriate to eliminate, or at least minimize, potential material conflicts of interest, and to
appropriately manage any material conflicts of interest that may remain, clients should be aware that
no set of rules can possibly anticipate or relieve all potential material conflicts of interest. In any event,
MFA will disclose to advisory Clients any material conflict of interest relating to MFA, its
representatives, or any of its employees which could reasonably be expected to impair the rendering
of unbiased and objective advice.
Our Code of Ethics
MFA has adopted a Code of Ethics for all supervised persons of the firm describing its high standard
of business conduct and fiduciary duty to its clients. The Code of Ethics includes provisions relating
to the confidentiality of client information, a prohibition on insider trading, a prohibition of rumor
mongering, restrictions on the acceptance of significant gifts and the reporting of certain gifts and
business entertainment items, and personal securities trading procedures, among other things. All
supervised persons of MFA must acknowledge the terms of the Code of Ethics annually, or as
amended.
Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
MFA does not currently participate in securities in which it has a material financial interest. MFA and
its related persons, as a matter of policy, do not recommend to clients, or buy or sell for client accounts,
securities in which the firm or its related persons has a material financial interest.
MFA or individuals associated with MFA may buy and sell some of the same securities for its own
account that MFA recommends to its Clients. In some cases, MFA may buy or sell securities for its
own account for reasons not related to the strategies recommended to MFA’s Clients. The Code of
Ethics is designed to assure that the personal securities transactions will not interfere with making
decisions in the best interest of advisory clients, while at the same time allowing employees to invest
for their own accounts.
Certain classes of securities, such as open-ended mutual funds, are permitted to be traded by our
employees without prior permission because such trades would not materially interfere with the best
interest of MFA’s clients. Nonetheless, because the Code of Ethics permits employees to invest in
the same securities which may be recommended to clients, there is a possibility that employees might
somehow benefit from the market activity of a client. Accordingly, when applicable, Employee trading
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is monitored under the Code of Ethics, and to reasonably prevent conflicts of interest between MFA
and its clients.
MFA will disclose to advisory Clients any material conflict of interest relating to MFA, its
representatives, or any of its employees which could reasonably be expected to impair the rendering
of unbiased and objective advice. MFA will notify Clients in advance of its policies in respect to
officers trading for their own account including the potential conflict of interest that arises when
recommending securities to Clients in which MFA or its principal holds a position.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
Our Clients’ assets are held by independent third-party custodians.
We use our discretion in recommending a broker-dealer. Clients are not obligated to effect
transactions through any broker-dealer recommended by us and we do not receive referrals from a
broker-dealer or any third party in connection with the services we provide to our Clients. In
recommending a broker-dealer we will comply with our fiduciary duty to seek best execution and with
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will take into account such relevant factors as:
• Price, including transaction costs and other fees charged;
• The custodian’s facilities, reliability and financial responsibility;
• The ability of the custodian to effect transactions, particularly with regard to such aspects as
timing, order size and execution of order; and
• Any other factors that we consider to be relevant.
We may receive research or other products or services other than execution from a broker-dealer or
a third party (“soft dollar benefits”). Although not a material consideration when determining whether
to recommend that a client utilize the services of a particular broker-dealer/custodian, we may receive
without cost (and/or at a discount) support services and/or products, certain of which assist us to
better monitor and service client accounts maintained at such institutions. Included within the support
services may be investment-related research, pricing information and market data, software and other
technology that provide access to client account data, compliance and/or practice management-related
publications, discounted or gratis consulting services, discounted and/or gratis attendance at
conferences, meetings, and other educational and/or social events, marketing support, computer
hardware and/or software and/or other products used by us in furtherance of our investment
supervisory business operations.
Clients are free to accept or reject any recommendations we provide. In any case, Clients are solely
responsible for the implementation of any recommendations.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
Reviews are offered annually to all financial planning Clients under retainer. Reviews assess
diversification, investment performance, whether accounts are in keeping with Client’s investment
plan, as well as address applicable tax, insurance, and estate planning issues. Reviews are conducted
by Investment Adviser Representatives of the firm.
More frequent reviews may be triggered by Client request, change in market conditions or tax laws,
change in Client’s situation, or other event relevant to Client’s financial planning.
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Financial planning clients receive financial plan recommendations periodically during the term of their
engagement of MFA. This report will include a review of the Client’s tax and investment planning
objectives, evaluation of progress toward financial goals, and if necessary, a review of cash
management, insurance coverage, and estate planning. Other financial planning topics are also
included based on the Client’s needs.
If you maintain any brokerage account(s), your broker-dealer or custodian will provide a statement at
least quarterly which includes a list of all assets held in the account, asset values, and all transactions
affecting the account assets, including any additions or withdrawals.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
We have no arrangements, written or oral, in which we are compensated by any third parties related
to the investment advice or services we provide to Clients. We do not compensate third parties for
client referrals.
Item 15 – Custody
MFA does not have physical custody over Client funds and securities; however, with a client’s consent,
MFA is provided with the authority to seek deduction of MFA’s fees from a client’s account(s). MFA
will send billing invoices to the client. Clients will receive at least quarterly statements from the broker-
dealer, bank or other qualified custodian that holds and maintains the client’s investment assets. MFA
urges all clients to carefully review such statements and compare such official custodial records to any
statements that we may provide to you. MFA may also provide clients with periodic reports on clients’
accounts. These reports may vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures,
reporting dates, or valuation methodologies of certain securities.
You must receive at least quarterly account statements from your qualified custodian. If you are not
receiving at least quarterly custodial account statements, please contact us at the number on the cover
page of this brochure.
For Standing Letters of Authorizations, (“SLOAs”), clients provide written authorization through the
client’s qualified custodian to allow MFA to initiate a transfer of funds from the client’s account held
by their custodian(s) to a pre-authorized third party designated by the client. While this arrangement
is deemed to be a form of custody, MFA follows the guidance and safeguards described in the SEC’s
No-Action Letter of February 21, 2017, and maintains records to avoid the surprise audit requirement
that would otherwise be required of advisers with custody.
MFA prohibits employees from obtaining physical custody of cash or securities (outside of a SLOA
on file with the clients’ custodian), acting as trustees, providing bill paying services, obtaining password
access to control account activity, or any other form of controlling client assets.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
We do accept discretionary and nondiscretionary authority to manage securities accounts on behalf of
our clients. Clients are solely responsible for the decision of whether to implement or disregard any
recommendation we make and place their own trades.
MFA is considered to exercise investment discretion over a client’s account if it can effect transactions
for the client without first having to seek the client’s consent. The firm is given this authority through
a power-of-attorney included in the agreement between the firm and the client. Clients may request a
limitation on this authority (such as certain securities not to be bought or sold).
MFA takes discretion over the following activities:
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• The securities to be purchased or sold;
• The amount of securities to be purchased or sold; and
• When transactions are made.
Non-discretionary authority requires MFA to obtain Client’s prior approval of each specific
transaction prior to executing investment recommendations, as well as for the selection and retention
of sub-advisors to the account. MFA will act in accordance with a Statement of Investment Policy
(or similar document used to establish Client’s objectives and suitability), regardless of whether
authority is discretionary or non-discretionary.
MFA will only execute transactions for Clients when specifically requested and authorized by Client
in writing (via a fully executed limited power of attorney “LPOA”) and only if such a request is
explicitly accepted by MFA.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
As a matter of firm policy and practice, MFA does not accept any authority to and does not vote
proxies on behalf of advisory clients. Additionally, we do not provide advice to clients on how the
client should vote proxies.
Clients retain the responsibility for receiving and voting proxies for any and all securities maintained
in client portfolios. If any proxy materials are received by MFA on behalf of a client, they will be sent
directly to the client or a designated representative of the client, who is responsible to vote the proxy.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Under no circumstances will MFA solicit or require prepayment of more than $1,200, six months or
more in advance from any Client for advisory services.
MFA does not have discretionary authority or custody over Client funds or securities.
We have no financial commitments that would impair our ability to meet contractual and fiduciary
commitments to clients. Neither MFA, nor any of the principals, have been the subject of a
bankruptcy petition at any time in the past.
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Gregory Alan Reeder, CFP®
MCCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
270 Walker Drive, #200SW
State College, PA 16801
(814) 235-1940
www.mcclarren.com
Date of Brochure: October 3, 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Gregory Alan Reeder, CFP® that supplements
the McClarren Financial Advisors brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please
contact Jennifer Anderson if you did not receive a copy of MFA’s firm brochure or if you have any
questions about the contents of this supplement.
information about Greg Reeder
is available on
the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable CRD number for Mr. Reeder is 6302392.
The information in this Supplement has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority.
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Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
We require any supervised person involved in the practice of providing investment advice to clients
to have at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably with a major in
finance, economics, or business, etc. These persons must also pass appropriate licensing examinations
and are strongly encouraged to seek continuing education opportunities available in the industry,
including appropriate certifications or designations.
Gregory Alan Reeder, CFP®
Year of Birth: 1986
EDUCATION AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND
B.S. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 2009, Business Administration
Northwestern University, 2013, CFP® Certification Education Program
Work History:
2015-Present: McClarren Financial Advisors - State College, PA – Financial Advisor
2011-2015: McClarren Financial Advisors - State College, PA – Financial Planning Assistant
2010-2011:
Bellefonte Area School District – Bellefonte, PA – ParaEducator
2005-2009:
College Student
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP (with a flame
design) marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the
United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires
financial planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of
other countries for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and
standards of practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
Currently, to attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the
following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial
planning subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined are necessary for the
competent and professional delivery of financial planning services and attain a bachelor’s
degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from
a foreign university). CFP Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance planning
and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning,
retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination
includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose
financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world
circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience
(or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
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• Ethics – Agree to be bound by the CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of
documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years,
including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct,
to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary
standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in
the best interests of their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to
the CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of
their CFP® certification.
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Greg Reeder has never been subject to any legal or disciplinary proceedings which would be
considered material (or otherwise) to a Client’s evaluation of us or any of the services MFA provides.
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Greg has no business activities outside of his work with MFA.
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Greg Reeder only receives compensation from his work at MFA. He receives no additional
compensation in relation to the investment advice provided to Clients from any third parties.
Item 6 Supervision
Greg Reeder is supervised by Jennifer Anderson. Ms. Anderson reviews Mr. Reeder’s work through
frequent office interactions. Ms. Anderson can be contacted at (814) 235-1940.
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Part 2B of Form ADV – Brochure Supplement
Jennifer Michelle Anderson
MCCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
270 Walker Drive, #200SW
State College, PA 16801
(814) 235-1940
www.mcclarren.com
Date of Brochure: October 3, 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Jennifer Michelle Anderson that supplements
the McClarren Financial Advisors brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please
contact Jennifer Anderson if you did not receive a copy of MFA’s firm brochure or if you have any
questions about the contents of this supplement.
information about Jennifer Anderson
is available on the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable CRD number for Ms. Anderson is 6303745.
The information in this Supplement has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority.
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Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
We require any supervised person involved in the practice of providing investment advice to clients
to have at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably with a major in
finance, economics, or business, etc. These persons must also pass appropriate licensing examinations
and are strongly encouraged to seek continuing education opportunities available in the industry,
including appropriate certifications or designations.
Jennifer Michelle Anderson
Year of Birth: 1977
EDUCATION AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND
B.S. The Pennsylvania State University, 1999, BS Business Management
Work History:
2018-Present: McClarren Financial Advisors - State College, PA – Business Manager
2008-2017: McClarren Financial Advisors - State College, PA – Compliance Assistant/Special Client
Project Coordinator
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Jennifer Anderson has never been subject to any legal or disciplinary proceedings which would be
considered material (or otherwise) to a Client’s evaluation of us or any of the services MFA provides.
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Jennifer Anderson maintains a Life, Accident and Health Insurance license. Ms. Anderson maintains
the license in order to assist clients with understanding their insurance policies. She does not maintain
her license with any insurance company and is prohibited from selling insurance.
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Jennifer Anderson only receives compensation from her work at MFA. She receives no additional
compensation in relation to the investment advice provided to Clients from any third parties.
Item 6 Supervision
Jennifer Anderson is supervised by Greg Reeder. Mr. Reeder reviews Ms. Anderson’s work through
frequent office interactions. Mr. Reeder can be contacted at (814) 235-1940.
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MCCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Part 2B of Form ADV – Brochure Supplement
Brandon Keith Redmond, CFP®
MCCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
270 Walker Drive, #200SW
State College, PA 16801
(814) 235-1940
www.mcclarren.com
Date of Brochure: October 3, 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Brandon Keith Redmond, CFP® that
supplements the McClarren Financial Advisors brochure. You should have received a copy of that
brochure. Please contact Jennifer Anderson if you did not receive a copy of MFA’s firm brochure or
if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
information about Brandon Redmond
is available on the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable CRD number for Mr. Redmond’s is 6747853.
The information in this Supplement has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority.
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Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
We require any supervised person involved in the practice of providing investment advice to clients
to have at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably with a major in
finance, economics, or business, etc. These persons must also pass appropriate licensing examinations
and are strongly encouraged to seek continuing education opportunities available in the industry,
including appropriate certifications or designations.
Brandon Keith Redmond, CFP®
Year of Birth: 1987
EDUCATION AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND
Bryant University, 2018, CFP® Certification Education Program
B.S. The Pennsylvania State University, 2009, BS Agricultural Systems Management
Work History:
2018 - Present: McClarren Financial Advisors - State College, PA – Financial Advisor
2018-2019: McClarren Financial Advisors - State College, PA – Associate Advisor
2016-2017: McClarren Financial Advisors - State College, PA – Financial Planning Assistant
2012-2019: The Pennsylvania State University – University Park, PA – Concessions Supervisor
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP (with a flame
design) marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the
United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial
planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries
for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of
practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
Currently, to attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the
following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial
planning subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined are necessary for the
competent and professional delivery of financial planning services and attain a bachelor’s
degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from
a foreign university). CFP Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance planning
and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning,
retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination
includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose
financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world
circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience
(or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
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• Ethics – Agree to be bound by the CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of
documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years,
including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct,
to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary
standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in
the best interests of their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to
the CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of
their CFP® certification.
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Brandon Redmond has never been subject to any legal or disciplinary proceedings which would be
considered material (or otherwise) to a Client’s evaluation of us or any of the services MFA provides.
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Brandon has no investment-related business activities outside of his work with MFA.
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Brandon Redmond only receives compensation from his work at MFA. He receives no additional
compensation in relation to the investment advice provided to Clients from any third parties.
Item 6 Supervision
Brandon Redmond is supervised by Greg Reeder. Mr. Reeder reviews Mr. Redmond’s work through
frequent office interactions. Mr. Reeder can be contacted at (814) 235-1940.
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MCCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Part 2B of Form ADV – Brochure Supplement
Joshua Kyle Purdy, CFP®, EA
MCCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
270 Walker Drive, #200SW
State College, PA 16801
(814) 235-1940
www.mcclarren.com
Date of Brochure: October 3, 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Joshua Kyle Purdy, CFP® that supplements
the McClarren Financial Advisors brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please
contact Jennifer Anderson if you did not receive a copy of MFA’s firm brochure or if you have any
questions about the contents of this supplement.
information about
Joshua Purdy
is available on
the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable CRD number for Mr. Purdy’s is 7097877.
The information in this Supplement has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority.
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Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
We require any supervised person involved in the practice of providing investment advice to clients
to have at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably with a major in
finance, economics, or business, etc. These persons must also pass appropriate licensing examinations
and are strongly encouraged to seek continuing education opportunities available in the industry,
including appropriate certifications or designations.
Joshua Kyle Purdy, CFP®, EA
Year of Birth: 1993
EDUCATION AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND
B.S. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, 2017, Business Administration
Work History:
2020 - Present: McClarren Financial Advisors - State College, PA – Financial Advisor
2019 - 2020: McClarren Financial Advisors - State College, PA – Associate Advisor
2017-2019: State Farm – State College, PA – Office Manager
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP (with a flame
design) marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the
United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial
planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries
for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of
practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
Currently, to attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the
following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial
planning subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined are necessary for the
competent and professional delivery of financial planning services and attain a bachelor’s
degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from
a foreign university). CFP Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance planning
and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning,
retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination
includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose
financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world
circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience
(or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by the CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of
documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
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Part 2B of Form ADV – Brochure Supplement
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years,
including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct,
to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary
standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in
the best interests of their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to
the CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of
their CFP® certification.
Enrolled Agent (EA): An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of representing
taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service by passing a three-part comprehensive IRS test covering
individual and business tax returns. Enrolled agent status is the highest credential the IRS awards.
Individuals who obtain this elite status must adhere to ethical standards and complete 72 hours of
continuing education courses every three years. Successful completion of the three-part IRS Special
Enrollment Examination (SEE), or completion of five years of employment by the IRS in a position
which regularly interpreted and applied the tax code and its regulations. Additional information about
this credential can be found at: www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents.
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Joshua Purdy has never been subject to any legal or disciplinary proceedings which would be
considered material (or otherwise) to a Client’s evaluation of us or any of the services MFA provides.
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Joshua Purdy maintains a Life, Accident and Health Insurance license. Mr. Purdy maintains the license
in order to assist clients with understanding their insurance policies. He does not maintain his license
with any insurance company and is prohibited from selling insurance.
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Joshua Purdy only receives compensation from his work at MFA. He receives no additional
compensation in relation to the investment advice provided to Clients from any third parties.
Item 6 Supervision
Joshua Purdy is supervised by Greg Reeder. Mr. Reeder reviews Mr. Purdy’s work through frequent
office interactions. Mr. Reeder can be contacted at (814) 235-1940.
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MCCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Part 2B of Form ADV – Brochure Supplement
Alexis Nichole Cunningham, CFP®
MCCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
270 Walker Drive, #200SW
State College, PA 16801
(814) 235-1940
www.mcclarren.com
Date of Brochure: October 3, 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Alexis Nichole Cunningham, CFP® that
supplements the McClarren Financial Advisors brochure. You should have received a copy of that
brochure. Please contact Jennifer Anderson if you did not receive a copy of MFA’s firm brochure or
if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
information about Alexis Cunningham
is available on the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable CRD number for Ms. Cunningham is 7391109.
The information in this Supplement has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority.
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Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
We require any supervised person involved in the practice of providing investment advice to clients
to have at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably with a major in
finance, economics, or business, etc. These persons must also pass appropriate licensing examinations
and are strongly encouraged to seek continuing education opportunities available in the industry,
including appropriate certifications or designations.
Alexis Nichole Cunningham, CFP®
Year of Birth: 1997
EDUCATION AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND
MBA, Saint Francis University, 2021
B.S. Saint Francis University, 2019, BS Accounting and BS Finance
Work History:
2021-Present: McClarren Financial Advisors - State College, PA – Client Service Associate
2016-2020: Full time Undergrad and Graduate Student, Saint Francis University - Loretto, PA
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP (with a flame
design) marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the
United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial
planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries
for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of
practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
Currently, to attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the
following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial
planning subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined are necessary for the
competent and professional delivery of financial planning services and attain a bachelor’s
degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from
a foreign university). CFP Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance planning
and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning,
retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination
includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose
financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world
circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience
(or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
• Ethics – Agree to be bound by the CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of
documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
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Part 2B of Form ADV – Brochure Supplement
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years,
including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct,
to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary
standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in
the best interests of their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to
the CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of
their CFP® certification.
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Alexis Cunningham has never been subject to any legal or disciplinary proceedings which would be
considered material (or otherwise) to a Client’s evaluation of us or any of the services MFA provides.
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Alexis Cunningham has no outside business activities.
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Alexis Cunningham only receives compensation from her work at MFA. She receives no additional
compensation in relation to the investment advice provided to Clients from any third parties.
Item 6 Supervision
Alexis Cunningham is supervised by Greg Reeder. Mr. Reeder reviews Ms. Cunningham’s work
through frequent office interactions. Mr. Reeder can be contacted at (814) 235-1940.
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MCCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Part 2B of Form ADV – Brochure Supplement
Ruby Mae Weidler, CFP®, EA
MCCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
270 Walker Drive, #200SW
State College, PA 16801
(814) 235-1940
www.mcclarren.com
Date of Brochure: October 3, 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Ruby Mae Weidler, CFP® that supplements
the McClarren Financial Advisors brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please
contact Jennifer Anderson if you did not receive a copy of MFA’s firm brochure or if you have any
questions about the contents of this supplement.
information about Ruby Mae Weidler
is available on the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable CRD number for Ms. Weidler is 7853691.
The information in this Supplement has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority.
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Part 2B of Form ADV – Brochure Supplement
Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
We require any supervised person involved in the practice of providing investment advice to clients
to have at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably with a major in
finance, economics, or business, etc. These persons must also pass appropriate licensing examinations
and are strongly encouraged to seek continuing education opportunities available in the industry,
including appropriate certifications or designations.
Ruby Mae Weidler, CFP®, EA
Year of Birth: 2003
EDUCATION AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND
B.S. Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 2023, B.S. Business Administration, Major in Finance,
Minors in Accounting and Data Analytics
Work History:
2023-Present: McClarren Financial Advisors - State College, PA – Paraplanner
2022-Present: Clarion University of Pennsylvania: Clarion, PA – Mascot/Handler
2021-Present: Clarion University of Pennsylvania: Clarion, PA – Tutor
2022: Textron Systems-Lycoming Engines – Williamsport, PA – Accounting Intern
2020-2021: Roseview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Williamsport, PA – Dietary Aide
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP (with a flame
design) marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the
United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires
financial planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of
other countries for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and
standards of practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
Currently, to attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the
following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial
planning subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined are necessary for the
competent and professional delivery of financial planning services and attain a bachelor’s
degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from
a foreign university). CFP Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance planning
and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning,
retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination
includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose
financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world
circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience
(or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
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• Ethics – Agree to be bound by the CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of
documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years,
including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct,
to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary
standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in
the best interests of their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to
the CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of
their CFP® certification.
Enrolled Agent (EA): An enrolled agent is a person who has earned the privilege of representing
taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service by passing a three-part comprehensive IRS test covering
individual and business tax returns. Enrolled agent status is the highest credential the IRS awards.
Individuals who obtain this elite status must adhere to ethical standards and complete 72 hours of
continuing education courses every three years. Successful completion of the three-part IRS Special
Enrollment Examination (SEE), or completion of five years of employment by the IRS in a position
which regularly interpreted and applied the tax code and its regulations. Additional information about
this credential can be found at: www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/enrolled-agents.
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Ruby Mae Weidler has never been subject to any legal or disciplinary proceedings which would be
considered material (or otherwise) to a Client’s evaluation of us or any of the services MFA provides.
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Ruby Mae Weidler has no outside business activities.
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Ruby Mae Weidler only receives compensation from her work at MFA. She receives no additional
compensation in relation to the investment advice provided to Clients from any third parties.
Item 6 Supervision
Ruby Mae Weidler is supervised by Greg Reeder. Mr. Reeder reviews Ms. Weidler’s work through
frequent office interactions. Mr. Reeder can be contacted at (814) 235-1940.
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Part 2B of Form ADV – Brochure Supplement
Dina R. Roan
MCCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
270 Walker Drive, #200SW
State College, PA 16801
(814) 235-1940
www.mcclarren.com
Date of Brochure: October 3, 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Dina R. Roan that supplements the McClarren
Financial Advisors brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact
Jennifer Anderson if you did not receive a copy of MFA’s firm brochure or if you have any questions
about the contents of this supplement.
information about Dina R. Roan
is available on
the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable CRD number for Ms. Roan is 3071371.
The information in this Supplement has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority.
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Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
We require any supervised person involved in the practice of providing investment advice to clients
to have at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably with a major in
finance, economics, or business, etc. These persons must also pass appropriate licensing examinations
and are strongly encouraged to seek continuing education opportunities available in the industry,
including appropriate certifications or designations.
Dina R. Roan
Year of Birth: 1973
EDUCATION AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND
Associates of Science in Human Development of Family Studies, Penn State University, 2009
Work History:
2024-Present: McClarren Financial Advisors - State College, PA – CSA
2017-2023: Marinet Wealth Advisors, State College, PA – CSA
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Dina R. Roan has never been subject to any legal or disciplinary proceedings which would be
considered material (or otherwise) to a Client’s evaluation of us or any of the services MFA provides.
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Dina R. Roan has no outside business activities.
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Dina R. Roan only receives compensation from her work at MFA. She receives no additional
compensation in relation to the investment advice provided to Clients from any third parties.
Item 6 Supervision
Dina R. Roan is supervised by Greg Reeder. Mr. Reeder reviews Ms. Roan’s work through frequent
office interactions. Mr. Reeder can be contacted at (814) 235-1940.
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Part 2B of Form ADV – Brochure Supplement
Jeffrey L. McClarren, CFP®, EA
MCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, Inc.
270 Walker Drive, #200SW
State College, PA 16801
(814) 235-1940
www.mcclarren.com
Date of Brochure: October 3, 2025
This Brochure Supplement provides information about Jeffrey L. McClarren, CFP®, EA that
supplements the McClarren Financial Advisors brochure. You should have received a copy of that
brochure. Please contact Jennifer Anderson if you did not receive a copy of MFA’s firm brochure or
if you have any questions about the contents of this supplement.
information about Jeffrey McClarren
is available on
the SEC’s website at
Additional
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. The searchable CRD number for Mr. McClarren is 3213838.
The information in this Supplement has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities
and Exchange Commission (SEC) or by any state securities authority.
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MCCLARREN FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Part 2B of Form ADV – Brochure Supplement
Item 2 Educational Background and Business Experience
We require any supervised person involved in the practice of providing investment advice to clients
to have at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, preferably with a major in
finance, economics, or business, etc. These persons must also pass appropriate licensing examinations
and are strongly encouraged to seek continuing education opportunities available in the industry,
including appropriate certifications or designations.
Jeffrey Lee McClarren, CFP®, EA
Year of Birth: 1958
EDUCATION AND BUSINESS BACKGROUND
B.S. Pennsylvania State University, 1980, Agricultural Business Management
College for Financial Planning, 1998, CFP Professional Education Program
Related Work History:
1999-Present: McClarren Financial Advisors - State College, PA – Founder, Financial Advisor
1991-2007:
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - State College and Bellefonte, PA - Franchisee
1985-1999:
Trinity Investment Management Corporation - Bellefonte, PA - Equity Research
Analyst
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP (with a flame
design) marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the
United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board).
The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial
planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries
for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of
practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients.
Currently, to attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the
following requirements:
• Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial
planning subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined are necessary for the
competent and professional delivery of financial planning services, and attain a bachelor’s
degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from
a foreign university). CFP Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance planning
and risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning,
retirement planning, and estate planning;
• Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination
includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose
financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world
circumstances;
• Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience
(or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and
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• Ethics – Agree to be bound by the CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of
documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals.
Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics
requirements to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks:
• Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years,
including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct,
to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and
• Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards
prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary
standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in
the best interests of their clients.
CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to
the CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of
their CFP® certification.
Enrolled Agent (EA): Enrolled Agents are enrolled by the Internal Revenue Service and authorized
to use the EA designation. The following are the EA enrollment requirements as of January 1, 2014,
and may not be the qualifications in place when the credential was obtained.
• Successful completion of the three-part IRS Special Enrollment Examination (SEE), or
completion of five years of employment by the IRS in a position which regularly interpreted
and applied the tax code and its regulations.
• Successfully pass the background check conducted by the IRS.
• Complete 72 hours of professional education every three years, including two hours of ethics.
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Jeffrey McClarren has never been subject to any legal or disciplinary proceedings which would be
considered material (or otherwise) to a Client’s evaluation of us or any of the services MFA provides.
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Other than those disclosed in Part 2A, Item 10 (above), Jeffrey prepares tax returns for financial
planning and non-financial planning clients. During tax season, he may spend up to 90% of his time
in this activity.
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Jeffrey McClarren only receives compensation from Clients in the form of fee only investment
advisory and financial planning services performed on behalf of MFA. He receives no additional
compensation in relation to the investment advice provided to Clients from any third parties.
Item 6 Supervision
Jeffrey McClarren is supervised by Greg Reeder. Mr. Reeder reviews Mr. McClarren’s work through
frequent office interactions. Mr. Reeder can be contacted at (814) 235-1940.
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