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Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC
Form ADV Part 2A – Disclosure Brochure
Effective: July 15, 2025
This Form ADV Part 2A (“Disclosure Brochure”) provides information about the qualifications and business
practices of Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC (“Yarger Wealth” or the “Advisor”). If you have any questions about
the content of this Disclosure Brochure, please contact the Advisor at (614) 882-2954.
Yarger Wealth is a registered investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
The information in this Disclosure Brochure has not been approved or verified by the SEC or by any state
securities authority. Registration of an investment advisor does not imply any specific level of skill or training.
This Disclosure Brochure provides information about Yarger Wealth to assist you in determining whether to retain
the Advisor.
Additional information about Yarger Wealth and its Advisory Persons is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 310207.
Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC
140 Dorchester Square S, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 882-2954 * Fax: (614) 882-4027
https://yargerwealth.com
Item 2 – Material Changes
Form ADV 2 is divided into two parts: Part 2A (the "Disclosure Brochure") and Part 2B (the "Brochure
Supplement"). The Disclosure Brochure provides information about a variety of topics relating to an Advisor’s
business practices and conflicts of interest. The Brochure Supplement provides information about the Advisory
Persons of Yarger Wealth. For convenience, the Advisor has combined these documents into a single disclosure
document.
Yarger Wealth believes that communication and transparency are the foundation of its relationship with clients
and will continually strive to provide you with complete and accurate information at all times. Yarger Wealth
encourages all current and prospective clients to read this Disclosure Brochure and discuss any questions you
may have with the Advisor.
Material Changes
There have been no material changes made to this Disclosure Brochure since the last since the last annual
amendment filing on February 16, 2024.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in business practices,
changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the securities regulators. This complete
Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes shall be provided to you annually and if a material
change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 310207. You
may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting the Advisor at (614) 882-2954.
Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC
140 Dorchester Square S, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 882-2954 * Fax: (614) 882-4027
https://yargerwealth.com
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Item 3 – Table of Contents
Item 1 – Cover Page ............................................................................................................................................... 1
Item 2 – Material Changes ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Item 3 – Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 3
Item 4 – Advisory Services ................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Firm Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
B. Advisory Services Offered .............................................................................................................................................. 4
C. Client Account Management .......................................................................................................................................... 6
D. Wrap Fee Programs ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
E. Assets Under Management ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation ......................................................................................................................... 6
A. Fees for Advisory Services ............................................................................................................................................. 6
B. Fee Billing ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
C. Other Fees and Expenses ............................................................................................................................................. 8
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination .................................................................................................................. 8
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities ............................................................................................................................ 9
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management .................................................................. 9
Item 7 – Types of Clients ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss .......................................................... 9
A. Methods of Analysis ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
B. Risk of Loss .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information ....................................................................................................................... 11
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ......................................................................... 12
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .............. 12
A. Code of Ethics .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest ........................................................................................................................ 12
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients .......................................................................................................... 12
D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client ................................................................................................................... 13
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices ............................................................................................................................ 13
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s] ................................................................................................................................ 13
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades .............................................................................................................................. 13
Item 13 – Review of Accounts ............................................................................................................................ 14
A. Frequency of Reviews .................................................................................................................................................. 14
B. Causes for Reviews ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
C. Review Reports ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation ........................................................................................ 14
A. Compensation Received by Yarger Wealth ................................................................................................................. 14
B. Compensation for Client Referrals ............................................................................................................................... 14
Item 15 – Custody ................................................................................................................................................ 15
Item 16 – Investment Discretion ......................................................................................................................... 15
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities ...................................................................................................................... 15
Item 18 – Financial Information .......................................................................................................................... 15
Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement ...................................................................................................... 16
Privacy Policy ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC
140 Dorchester Square S, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 882-2954 * Fax: (614) 882-4027
https://yargerwealth.com
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Item 4 – Advisory Services
A. Firm Information
Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC (“Yarger Wealth” or the “Advisor”) is a registered investment advisor with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Advisor is organized as a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”)
under the laws of the State of Ohio. Yarger Wealth was founded in May 2010 and is owned and operated by
Jonathan L. Yarger (Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Co-Chief Investment
Officer). This Disclosure Brochure provides information regarding the qualifications, business practices, and the
advisory services provided by Yarger Wealth.
B. Advisory Services Offered
Yarger Wealth offers wealth management services, which may include investment management, financial
planning and related advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, businesses, and retirement plans (each referred to as a “Client”).
The Advisor serves as a fiduciary to Clients, as defined under the applicable laws and regulations. As a fiduciary,
the Advisor upholds a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards each Client and seeks to mitigate potential
conflicts of interest. Yarger Wealth's fiduciary commitment is further described in the Advisor’s Code of Ethics.
For more information regarding the Code of Ethics, please see Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest
in Client Transactions and Personal Trading.
Wealth Management Services
Yarger Wealth provides customized investment advisory solutions for its Clients. This is achieved through
continuous personal Client contact and interaction while providing either discretionary or non-discretionary wealth
management services. Wealth management services typically include investment management, financial
planning and related advisory services.
Yarger Wealth works closely with each Client to identify their investment goals and objectives as well as risk
tolerance and financial situation in order to create a portfolio strategy. Yarger Wealth will then construct an
investment portfolio primarily utilizing exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), diversified mutual funds, individual
equities, and individual bonds. The Advisor may recommend the use of alternative investments, structured
products, Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”), and other types of investments, as appropriate, to meet the
needs of the Client. The Advisor may also recommend that a portion of a Client’s accounts be managed through
one or more independent money managers through managed accounts program at the Custodian (See Use of
Independent Managers below). The Advisor may retain other types of investments from the Client’s legacy
portfolio due to fit with the overall portfolio strategy, tax-related reasons, or other reasons as identified between
the Advisor and the Client.
Yarger Wealth’s investment approach is primarily long-term focused, but the Advisor may buy, sell or re-allocate
positions that have been held for less than one year to meet the objectives of the Client or due to market
conditions. Yarger Wealth will construct, implement and monitor the portfolio to ensure it meets the goals,
objectives, circumstances, and risk tolerance agreed to by the Client. Each Client will have the opportunity to
place reasonable restrictions on the types of investments to be held in their respective portfolio, subject to
acceptance by the Advisor.
Yarger Wealth evaluates and selects investments for inclusion in Client portfolios only after applying its internal
due diligence process. Yarger Wealth may recommend, on occasion, redistributing investment allocations to
diversify the portfolio. Yarger Wealth may recommend specific positions to increase sector or asset class
weightings. The Advisor may recommend employing cash positions as a possible hedge against market
movement. Yarger Wealth may recommend selling positions for reasons that include, but are not limited to,
harvesting capital gains or losses, business or sector risk exposure to a specific security or class of securities,
overvaluation or overweighting of the position[s] in the portfolio, change in risk tolerance of the Client, generating
cash to meet Client needs, or any risk deemed unacceptable for the Client’s risk tolerance.
Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC
140 Dorchester Square S, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 882-2954 * Fax: (614) 882-4027
https://yargerwealth.com
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At no time will Yarger Wealth accept or maintain custody of a Client’s funds or securities, except for the limited
authority as outlined in Item 15 – Custody. All Client assets will be managed within the designated account[s] at
the Custodian, pursuant to the terms of the wealth management agreement. Please see Item 12 – Brokerage
Practices.
Retirement Accounts – When the Advisor provides investment advice to Clients regarding ERISA retirement
accounts or individual retirement accounts (“IRAs”), the Advisor is a fiduciary within the meaning of Title I of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and/or the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”), as applicable,
which are laws governing retirement accounts. When deemed to be in the Client’s best interest, the Advisor will
provide investment advice to a Client regarding a distribution from an ERISA retirement account or to roll over
the assets to an IRA, or recommend a similar transaction including rollovers from one ERISA sponsored Plan to
another, one IRA to another IRA, or from one type of account to another account (e.g. commission-based
account to fee-based account). Such a recommendation creates a conflict of interest if the Advisor will earn a
new (or increase its current) advisory fee as a result of the transaction. No client is under any obligation to roll
over a retirement account to an account managed by the Advisor.
Use of Independent Managers – Yarger Wealth may recommend that a Client utilize one or more unaffiliated
investment managers or investment platforms (collectively “Independent Managers”) in connection with a Client’s
investment strategies. In such instances, the Client may be required to authorize and enter into an advisory or
platform agreement with the Independent Manager[s] that defines the terms in which the Independent
Manager[s] will provide investment management and related services. The Advisor will assist in the development
of investment policy recommendations and managing the ongoing Client relationship. The Advisor will perform
initial and ongoing oversight and due diligence over the selected Independent Manager[s] to ensure the
Independent Managers’ strategies and target allocations remain aligned with the Clients’ investment objectives
and overall best interests. The Client, prior to entering into an agreement with an Independent Manager, will be
provided with the Independent Manager's Form ADV Part 2A - Disclosure Brochure (or a brochure that makes
the appropriate disclosures).
Financial Planning Services
Yarger Wealth provides a variety of financial planning and consulting services to Clients. Services may be
included in an overall wealth management engagement or through a separate written financial planning
arrangement. Services are offered in several areas of a Client’s financial situation, depending on their goals and
objectives. Generally, such financial planning services involve preparing a formal financial plan or rendering a
specific financial consultation based on the Client’s financial goals and objectives. This planning or consulting
may encompass one or more areas of need, including but not limited to, investment planning, retirement
planning, personal savings, education savings, insurance needs, and other areas of a Client’s financial situation.
A financial plan developed for, or financial consultation rendered to the Client will usually include general
recommendations for a course of activity or specific actions to be taken by the Client. For example,
recommendations may be made that the Client start or revise their investment programs, commence or alter
retirement savings, establish education savings and/or charitable giving programs.
Yarger Wealth may also refer Clients to an accountant, attorney or other specialists, as appropriate for their
unique situation. For certain financial planning engagements, the Advisor will provide a written summary of the
Client’s financial situation, observations, and recommendations. For consulting or ad-hoc engagements, the
Advisor may not provide a written summary. Plans or consultations are typically completed within six (6) months
of contract date, assuming all information and documents requested are provided promptly.
Financial planning and consulting recommendations pose a conflict between the interests of the Advisor and the
interests of the Client. For example, the Advisor has an incentive to recommend that Clients engage the Advisor
for investment management services or to increase the level of investment assets with the Advisor, as it would
increase the amount of advisory fees paid to the Advisor. Clients are not obligated to implement any
recommendations made by the Advisor or maintain an ongoing relationship with the Advisor. If the Client elects
to act on any of the recommendations made by the Advisor, the Client is under no obligation to implement the
transaction through the Advisor.
Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC
140 Dorchester Square S, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 882-2954 * Fax: (614) 882-4027
https://yargerwealth.com
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Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Yarger Wealth provides retirement plan advisory services on behalf of the retirement plans (each a “Plan”) and
the company (the “Plan Sponsor”). The Advisor’s retirement plan advisory services are designed to assist the
Plan Sponsor in meeting its fiduciary obligations to the Plan and its Plan Participants. Each engagement is
customized to the needs of the Plan and Plan Sponsor. Services generally include:
Investment Oversight Services (ERISA 3(21))
● Vendor Analysis
● Plan Participant Education and Enrollment
●
● Ongoing Investment Recommendation and Assistance
● Benchmarking Services
These services are provided by Yarger Wealth serving in the capacity as a fiduciary under the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In accordance with ERISA Section 408(b)(2),
the Plan Sponsor is provided with a written description of Yarger Wealth’s fiduciary status, the specific services
to be rendered and all direct and indirect compensation the Advisor reasonably expects under the engagement.
C. Client Account Management
Prior to engaging Yarger Wealth to provide investment advisory services, each Client is required to enter into one
or more agreements with the Advisor that define the terms, conditions, authority and responsibilities of the
Advisor and the Client. These services may include:
• Establishing an Investment Strategy – Yarger Wealth, in connection with the Client, will develop a
strategy that seeks to achieve the Client’s goals and objectives.
• Asset Allocation – Yarger Wealth will develop a strategic asset allocation that is targeted to meet the
investment objectives, time horizon, financial situation and tolerance for risk for each Client.
• Portfolio Construction – Yarger Wealth will develop a portfolio for the Client that is intended to meet the
stated goals and objectives of the Client.
•
Investment Management and Supervision – Yarger Wealth will provide investment management and
ongoing oversight of the Client’s investment portfolio.
D. Wrap Fee Programs
Yarger Wealth does not manage a wrap fee program. Investment management services are provided directly by
Yarger Wealth.
E. Assets Under Management
As of December 31, 2024, Yarger Wealth manages $470,930,540 in Client assets, $418,722,718 of which are
managed on a discretionary basis and $52,207,822 on a non-discretionary basis. Clients may request more
current information at any time by contacting the Advisor.
Item 5 – Fees and Compensation
The following paragraphs detail the fee structure and compensation methodology for services provided by the
Advisor. Each Client engaging the Advisor for services described herein shall be required to enter into one more
written agreements with the Advisor.
A. Fees for Advisory Services
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are paid quarterly, advance of each calendar quarter pursuant to the terms of the wealth
management agreement. Wealth management fees are based on the market value of assets under management at
the end of the prior calendar quarter. Wealth management fees range from 0.50% to 1.25% annually based on
several factors, including: the scope and complexity of the services to be provided; the level of assets to be
Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC
140 Dorchester Square S, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 882-2954 * Fax: (614) 882-4027
https://yargerwealth.com
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managed; the inclusion of financial planning services, and/or the overall relationship with the Advisor. Relationships
with multiple objectives, specific reporting requirements, portfolio restrictions and other complexities may be
charged a higher fee.
The wealth management fee in the first quarter of service is prorated from the inception date of the account[s] to the
end of the first quarter. Fees may be negotiable at the sole discretion of the Advisor. The Client’s fees will take into
consideration the aggregate assets under management with the Advisor. All securities held in accounts managed
by Yarger Wealth will be independently valued by the Custodian. Yarger Wealth will conduct periodic reviews of
the Custodian’s valuation to ensure accurate billing.
The Advisor’s fee is exclusive of, and in addition to any applicable securities transaction and custody fees, and
other related costs and expenses described in Item 5.C below, which may be incurred by the Client. However, the
Advisor shall not receive any portion of these commissions, fees, and costs.
Use of Independent Managers – As noted in Item 4, the Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s
investment portfolio utilizing one or more Independent Managers. To eliminate any conflict of interest, the Advisor
does not earn any compensation from an Independent Manager. The Advisor will only earn its wealth management
fee as described above. Independent Managers typically do not offer any fee discounts but may have a breakpoint
schedule which will reduce the fee with an increased level of assets placed under management with an
Independent Manager. The terms of such fee arrangements are included in the Independent Manager’s disclosure
brochure and applicable contract[s] with the Independent Manager. The total blended fee, including the Advisor’s
fee and the Independent Manager’s fee, will not exceed 2.00% annually.
Financial Planning Services
For standalone financial planning engagements, Yarger Wealth offers financial planning services for a fixed fee
ranging up to $15,000. Fees may be negotiable based on the nature and complexity of the services to be provided
and the overall relationship with the Advisor. An estimate for total costs will be determined prior to engaging for
these services.
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Fees for retirement plan advisory services are charged an annual asset-based fee of up to 1.00%. Fees may be
either billed quarterly or monthly, in advance or in arrears pursuant to the terms of the retirement plan advisory
agreement. Retirement plan advisory fees are based on the market value of assets under management at the end
of the respective quarter-end. Fees may be negotiable depending on the size and complexity of the Plan.
B. Fee Billing
Wealth Management Services
Wealth management fees are calculated by the Advisor or its delegate and deducted from the Client’s account[s] at
the Custodian. The Advisor shall send an invoice to the Custodian indicating the amount of the fees to be deducted
from the Client’s account[s] at the beginning of each quarter. The amount due is calculated by applying the
quarterly rate (annual rate divided by 4) to the total assets under management with Yarger Wealth at the end of the
prior calendar quarter. Clients will be provided with a statement, at least quarterly, from the Custodian reflecting
deduction of the investment advisory fee. Clients are reminded to review the brokerage statement from the
Custodian, as the Custodian does not perform a verification of fees. Clients provide written authorization permitting
wealth management fees to be deducted by Yarger Wealth to be paid directly from their account[s] held by the
Custodian as part of the wealth management agreement and separate account forms provided by the Custodian.
Use of Independent Managers – Client account[s] implemented through Independent Manager[s] may include
Yarger Wealth fee (as noted above) plus investment management and/or platform fees charged by the Independent
Manager[s] as applicable. Such fees may also be billed separately.
Financial Planning Services
Financial planning fees may be invoiced up to fifty percent (50%) of the expected total fee upon execution of the
financial planning agreement. The balance shall be invoiced upon completion of the agreed upon deliverable[s].
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140 Dorchester Square S, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 882-2954 * Fax: (614) 882-4027
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Financial planning fees for fixed annual engagements are paid quarterly, in advance of each Billing Period,
pursuant to the terms of the financial planning agreement. The amount due is calculated by applying the annual fee
divided by four (4).
Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Retirement plan advisory fees may be directly invoiced to the Plan Sponsor or deducted from the assets of the
Plan, depending on the terms of the retirement plan advisory agreement.
C. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients may incur certain fees or charges imposed by third parties, other than Yarger Wealth, in connection with
investments made on behalf of the Client’s account[s]. The Client is responsible for all custody and securities
execution fees charged by the Custodian, as applicable. The Advisor's recommended Custodian does not charge
securities transaction fees for ETF and equity trades in a Client's account, provided that the account meets the
terms and conditions of the Custodian's brokerage requirements. However, the Custodian typically charges for
mutual funds and other types of investments. The fees charged by Yarger Wealth are separate and distinct from
these custody and execution fees. If an Independent Manager is also utilized, the Client will pay a management
or platform fee for the portion of assets allocated to the Independent Manager.
In addition, all fees paid to Yarger Wealth for investment advisory services are separate and distinct from the
expenses charged by mutual funds and ETFs to their shareholders, if applicable. These fees and expenses are
described in each fund’s prospectus. These fees and expenses will generally be used to pay management fees
for the funds, other fund expenses, account administration (e.g., custody, brokerage and account reporting), and
a possible distribution fee. A Client may be able to invest in these products directly, without the services of
Yarger Wealth, but would not receive the services provided by Yarger Wealth which are designed, among other
things, to assist the Client in determining which products or services are most appropriate for each Client’s
financial situation and objectives. Accordingly, the Client should review both the fees charged by the fund[s] and
the fees charged by Yarger Wealth to fully understand the total fees to be paid. Please refer to Item 12 –
Brokerage Practices for additional information.
D. Advance Payment of Fees and Termination
Wealth Management Services
Yarger Wealth may be compensated for its wealth management services in advance of the quarter in which
services are rendered. Either party may terminate the wealth management agreement, at any time, by providing
advance written notice to the other party. The Client may also terminate the wealth management agreement within
five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the
Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered to the point of termination and such fees will be
due and payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid wealth
management fees from the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The Client’s wealth management
agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
Use of Independent Managers – In the event that the Advisor has determined that an Independent Manager is no
longer in the Client’s best interest or a Client should wish to terminate their relationship with an Independent
Manager, the terms for termination will be set forth in the respective agreements between the Client or the
Advisor and the Independent Manager. Yarger Wealth will assist the Client with the termination and transition as
appropriate.
Financial Planning Services
Yarger Wealth may require an advance deposit for financial planning services. Either party may terminate the
financial planning agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other party. The Client may
also terminate the financial planning agreement within five (5) business days of signing the Advisor’s agreement at
no cost to the Client. After the five-day period, the Client will incur charges for bona fide advisory services rendered
to the point of termination and such fees will be due and payable by the Client. Upon termination, the Client shall be
billed for the percentage of the engagement scope completed by the Advisor. Upon termination, the Advisor will
refund any unearned, prepaid planning fees from the effective date of termination to the end of the quarter. The
Client’s financial planning agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
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Retirement Plan Advisory Services
Yarger Wealth may be compensated for its services in advance of the month or quarter. Either party may
terminate the retirement plan advisory agreement, at any time, by providing advance written notice to the other
party. The Client shall be responsible for retirement plan advisory fees up to and including the effective date of
termination. Upon termination, the Advisor will refund any unearned, prepaid fees, if applicable. The Client’s
retirement plan advisory agreement with the Advisor is non-transferable without the Client’s prior consent.
E. Compensation for Sales of Securities
Yarger Wealth does not buy or sell securities to earn commissions and does not receive any compensation for
securities transactions in any Client account, other than the wealth management fees noted above.
Certain Advisory Persons are also licensed as an independent insurance professional. As independent insurance
professionals, these Advisory Persons may earn commission-based compensation for selling insurance
products, including insurance products they sell to you. Insurance commissions earned by these persons are
separate and in addition to our advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict of interest because the person
providing investment advice on behalf of the Advisor who is also an insurance agent has an incentive to
recommend insurance products to you for the purpose of generating commissions rather than solely based on
your needs. However, you are under no obligation, contractually or otherwise, to purchase insurance products
through any Advisory Person affiliated with the Advisor.
Item 6 – Performance-Based Fees and Side-By-Side Management
Yarger Wealth does not charge performance-based fees for its wealth management services. The fees charged
by Yarger Wealth are as described in Item 5 above and are not based upon the capital appreciation of the funds
or securities held by any Client.
Yarger Wealth does not manage any proprietary investment funds or limited partnerships (for example, a mutual
fund or a hedge fund) and has no financial incentive to recommend any particular investment options to its
Clients.
Item 7 – Types of Clients
Yarger Wealth offers wealth management and related advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals,
trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. Yarger Wealth generally does not
impose a minimum relationship size, but does require a minimum annual fee of $2,500.
Item 8 – Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Yarger Wealth primarily employs fundamental analysis in developing investment strategies for its Clients.
Research and analysis from Yarger Wealth are derived from numerous sources, including financial media
companies, third-party research materials, Internet sources, and review of company activities, including annual
reports, prospectuses, press releases and research prepared by others.
Fundamental analysis utilizes economic and business indicators as investment selection criteria. This criteria
consists generally of ratios and trends that may indicate the overall strength and financial viability of the entity
being analyzed. Assets are deemed suitable if they meet certain criteria to indicate that they are a strong
investment with a value discounted by the market. While this type of analysis helps the Advisor in evaluating a
potential investment, it does not guarantee that the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the
investment criteria utilized in the fundamental analysis may lose value and may have negative investment
performance. The Advisor monitors these economic indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations
are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of
Accounts.
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140 Dorchester Square S, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 882-2954 * Fax: (614) 882-4027
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As noted above, Yarger Wealth generally employs a long-term investment strategy for its Clients, as consistent
with their financial goals. Yarger Wealth will typically hold all or a portion of a security for more than a year, but
may hold for shorter periods for the purpose of rebalancing a portfolio or meeting the cash needs of Clients. At
times, Yarger Wealth may also buy and sell positions that are more short-term in nature, depending on the goals
of the Client and/or the fundamentals of the security, sector or asset class.
B. Risk of Loss
Investing in securities involves certain investment risks. Securities may fluctuate in value or lose value. Clients
should be prepared to bear the potential risk of loss. Yarger Wealth will assist Clients in determining an
appropriate strategy based on their tolerance for risk and other factors noted above. However, there is no
guarantee that a Client will meet their investment goals. Please see Item 8.B. for risks associated with the
Advisor’s investment strategies as well as general risks of investing.
While the methods of analysis help the Advisor in evaluating a potential investment, it does not guarantee that
the investment will increase in value. Assets meeting the investment criteria utilized in these methods of analysis
may lose value and may have negative investment performance. The Advisor monitors these economic
indicators to determine if adjustments to strategic allocations are appropriate. More details on the Advisor’s
review process are included below in Item 13 – Review of Accounts.
Each Client engagement will entail a review of the Client's investment goals, financial situation, time horizon,
tolerance for risk and other factors to develop an appropriate strategy for managing a Client's account. Client
participation in this process, including full and accurate disclosure of requested information, is essential for the
analysis of a Client's account[s]. The Advisor shall rely on the financial and other information provided by the
Client or their designees without the duty or obligation to validate the accuracy and completeness of the provided
information. It is the responsibility of the Client to inform the Advisor of any changes in financial condition, goals
or other factors that may affect this analysis.
The risks associated with a particular strategy are provided to each Client in advance of investing Client
accounts. The Advisor will work with each Client to determine their tolerance for risk as part of the portfolio
construction process. Following are some of the risks associated with the Advisor’s investment strategies:
Market Risks
The value of a Client’s holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to companies or markets, as well as
economic, political, or social events in the U.S. and abroad. This risk is linked to the performance of the overall
financial markets.
ETF Risks
The performance of ETFs is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of the ETFs
will fluctuate with the price of the underlying securities that make up the funds. In addition, ETFs have a trading
risk based on the loss of cost efficiency if the ETFs are traded actively and a liquidity risk if the ETFs has a large
bid-ask spread and low trading volume. The price of an ETF fluctuates based upon the market movements and
may dissociate from the index being tracked by the ETF or the price of the underlying investments. An ETF
purchased or sold at one point in the day may have a different price than the same ETF purchased or sold a
short time later.
Bond ETF Risks
Bond ETFs are subject to specific risks, including the following: (1) interest rate risks, i.e. the risk that bond prices
will fall if interest rates rise, and vice versa, the risk depends on two things, the bond's time to maturity, and the
coupon rate of the bond. (2) reinvestment risk, i.e. the risk that any profit gained must be reinvested at a lower
rate than was previously being earned, (3) inflation risk, i.e. the risk that the cost of living and inflation increase at
a rate that exceeds the income investment thereby decreasing the investor’s rate of return, (4) credit default risk,
i.e. the risk associated with purchasing a debt instrument which includes the possibility of the company defaulting
on its repayment obligation, (5) rating downgrades, i.e. the risk associated with a rating agency’s downgrade of
the company’s rating which impacts the investor’s confidence in the company’s ability to repay its debt and (6)
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Liquidity Risks, i.e. the risk that a bond may not be sold as quickly as there is no readily available market for the
bond.
Mutual Fund Risks
The performance of mutual funds is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. The price of
the mutual funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities that make up the funds. The price of a
mutual fund is typically set daily therefore a mutual fund purchased at one point in the day will typically have the
same price as a mutual fund purchased later that same day.
Alternative Investment (Limited Partnerships) Risks
The performance of alternative investments (limited partnerships) can be volatile and may have limited liquidity.
An investor could lose all or a portion of their investment. Such investments often have concentrated positions
and investments that may carry higher risks. Client should only have a portion of their assets in these
investments.
Structured Product Risks
Structured notes are not bank deposits and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any
other governmental agency. The terms and risks of each structured note vary materially depending on the nature
and volatility of the referenced asset, the credit-worthiness of the issuer, and the maturity of the instrument, among
other factors. The general risks associated with this type of investment include, but are not limited to, non-payment
risk (payment of interest and return of principal may be reduced, in whole or in part, due to underperformance of
the referenced asset); counter-party risk (for reasons such as bankruptcy, the issuer of the structured note may fail
to pay all or a portion of the principal and interest due on the structured note); underperformance risk (depending
on market conditions, the structured note may underperform alternative allocations to traditional bonds, the
referenced asset, or a combination of such investments). Structured notes are significantly riskier than conventional
debt instruments. There is a risk of loss of some or all of the principal at maturity.
Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”)
Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) involves certain distinct risks in addition to those risks
associated with investing in the real estate industry in general. For example, equity REITs may be affected by
changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the REITs, while mortgage REITs may be affected by
the quality of credit extended. REITs are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and self-
liquidation. REITs, especially mortgage REITs, are also subject to interest rate risk (i.e., as interest rates rise, the
value of the REIT may decline).
Derivative Risks
Derivatives are difficult to define but are present in a wide variety of investments. In finance, derivatives refer to
contracts whose value is derived from another asset, which include stocks, bonds, currencies, interest rates,
commodities, and related indexes. Oftentimes derivatives are used as a hedge to protect against downside risk
but derivatives can also be used to speculate. Purchasers of derivatives are essentially wagering on the future
performance of that asset. Derivatives include such widely accepted products as futures and options. Due to the
speculative nature of derivatives, even when they are being employed to hedge, unique risks are present
including a party’s misunderstanding of the contract, inability of the derivative to match or derive its value from
the other asset, and the counter-party risk between the parties to the transaction.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns. Investing in securities and other investments
involve a risk of loss that each Client should understand and be willing to bear. Clients are reminded to
discuss these risks with the Advisor.
Item 9 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, regulatory or disciplinary events involving Yarger Wealth or its owner. Yarger Wealth
values the trust Clients place in the Advisor. The Advisor encourages Clients to perform the requisite due
diligence on any advisor or service provider that the Client engages. The backgrounds of the Advisor or Advisory
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Persons are available on the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by
searching with the Advisor’s firm name or CRD# 310207.
Item 10 – Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Use of Independent Managers
As noted in Item 4, the Advisor may implement all or a portion of a Client’s investment portfolio with one or more
Independent Managers. To eliminate any conflict of interest, the Advisor does not earn any compensation from
an Independent Manager. The Advisor will only earn its investment advisory fee as described in Item 5.A.
However, the Independent Manager will calculate and deduct a single, overall fee from the Client’s account[s] at
the Custodian and remit the appropriate amount to the Advisor. All fees will be fully disclosed to the Client.
Insurance Agency Affiliations
As noted in Item 5, certain Advisory Persons are also licensed insurance professionals. Implementations of
insurance recommendations are separate and apart from one’s role with Yarger Wealth. As an insurance
professional, an Advisory Person may receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the
various insurance companies whose products are sold. The Advisory Person is not required to offer the products
of any particular insurance company. Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory
fees. This may cause a conflict of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients
are under no obligation to implement any recommendations made by Advisory Persons or the Advisor.
Item 11 – Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Yarger Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that defines the Advisor’s fiduciary commitment to
each Client. This Code applies to all persons associated with Yarger Wealth (“Supervised Persons”). The Code
was developed to provide general ethical guidelines and specific instructions regarding the Advisor’s duties to
each Client. Yarger Wealth and its Supervised Persons owe a duty of loyalty, fairness and good faith towards
each Client. It is the obligation of Yarger Wealth’s Supervised Persons to adhere not only to the specific
provisions of the Code, but also to the general principles that guide the Code. The Code covers a range of topics
that address employee ethics and conflicts of interest. To request a copy of the Code, please contact the Advisor
at (614) 882-2954.
B. Personal Trading with Material Interest
Yarger Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients. Yarger Wealth does not act as principal in any transactions. In addition, the
Advisor does not act as the general partner of a fund, or advise an investment company. Yarger Wealth does not
have a material interest in any securities traded in Client accounts.
C. Personal Trading in Same Securities as Clients
Yarger Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be recommended to
and purchased on behalf of Clients. Owning the same securities that are recommended (purchase or sell) to
Clients presents a conflict of interest that, as fiduciaries, must be disclosed to Clients and mitigated through
policies and procedures. As noted above, the Advisor has adopted the Code to address insider trading (material
non-public information controls); gifts and entertainment; outside business activities and personal securities
reporting. When trading for personal accounts, Supervised Persons have a conflict of interest if trading in the
same securities. The fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of its Clients can be violated if personal trades are
made with more advantageous terms than Client trades, or by trading based on material non-public information.
This risk is mitigated by Yarger Wealth requiring reporting of personal securities trades by its Supervised
Persons for review by the Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”). The Advisor has also adopted written policies and
procedures to detect the misuse of material, non-public information.
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D. Personal Trading at Same Time as Client
While Yarger Wealth allows Supervised Persons to purchase or sell the same securities that may be
recommended to and purchased on behalf of Clients, such trades are typically aggregated with Client orders or
traded afterwards. At no time will Yarger Wealth, or any Supervised Person of Yarger Wealth, transact in
any security to the detriment of any Client.
Item 12 – Brokerage Practices
A. Recommendation of Custodian[s]
Yarger Wealth does not have discretionary authority to select the broker-dealer/custodian for custody and
execution services. The Client will engage the broker-dealer/custodian (herein the "Custodian") to safeguard
Client assets and authorize Yarger Wealth to direct trades to the Custodian as agreed upon in the wealth
management agreement. Further, Yarger Wealth does not have the discretionary authority to negotiate
commissions on behalf of Clients on a trade-by-trade basis.
Where Yarger Wealth does not exercise discretion over the selection of the Custodian, it may recommend the
Custodian to Clients for custody and execution services. Clients are not obligated to use the recommended
Custodian and will not incur any extra fee or cost from the Advisor associated with using a custodian not
recommended by Yarger Wealth. However, the Advisor may be limited in the services it can provide if the
recommended Custodian is not engaged. Yarger Wealth may recommend the Custodian based on criteria such
as, but not limited to, reasonableness of commissions charged to the Client, services made available to the
Client, and its reputation and/or the location of the Custodian’s offices.
Yarger Wealth will generally recommend that Clients establish their account[s] at Fidelity Clearing and Custody
Solutions and related divisions and entities of Fidelity Investments, Inc. (collectively “Fidelity”), a FINRA-
registered broker-dealer and member SIPC. Fidelity will serve as the Client’s “qualified custodian.” Yarger Wealth
maintains an institutional relationship with Fidelity, whereby the Advisor receives economic benefits from Fidelity.
Please see Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation below.
Following are additional details regarding the brokerage practices of the Advisor:
1. Soft Dollars - Soft dollars are revenue programs offered by broker-dealers/custodians whereby an advisor
enters into an agreement to place security trades with a broker-dealer/custodian in exchange for research and
other services. Yarger Wealth does not participate in soft dollar programs sponsored or offered by any
broker-dealer/custodian. However, the Advisor receives certain economic benefits from the Custodian.
Please see Item 14 below.
2. Brokerage Referrals - Yarger Wealth does not receive any compensation from any third party in connection
with the recommendation for establishing an account.
3. Directed Brokerage - All Clients are serviced on a “directed brokerage basis”, where Yarger Wealth will place
trades within the established account[s] at the Custodian designated by the Client. Further, all Client accounts
are traded within their respective account[s]. The Advisor will not engage in any principal transactions (i.e., trade
of any security from or to the Advisor’s own account) or cross transactions with other Client accounts (i.e.,
purchase of a security into one Client account from another Client’s account[s]). Yarger Wealth will not be
obligated to select competitive bids on securities transactions and does not have an obligation to seek the lowest
available transaction costs. These costs are determined by the Custodian.
B. Aggregating and Allocating Trades
The primary objective in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities for Client accounts is to obtain the
most favorable net results taking into account such factors as 1) price, 2) size of the order, 3) difficulty of
execution, 4) confidentiality and 5) skill required of the Custodian. Yarger Wealth will execute its transactions
through the Custodian as authorized by the Client. Yarger Wealth may aggregate orders in a block trade or
trades when securities are purchased or sold through the Custodian for multiple (discretionary) accounts in the
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same trading day. If a block trade cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually
purchased or sold by the close of each business day must be allocated in a manner that is consistent with the
initial pre-allocation or other written statement. This must be done in a way that does not consistently advantage
or disadvantage any particular Clients’ accounts.
Item 13 – Review of Accounts
A. Frequency of Reviews
Securities in Client accounts are monitored on a regular and continuous basis by Advisory Persons of Yarger
Wealth and periodically by Mr. Yarger (Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Compliance Officer). Formal
reviews are generally conducted at least annually or more frequently depending on the needs of the Client.
B. Causes for Reviews
In addition to the investment monitoring noted in Item 13.A., each Client account shall be reviewed at least
annually. Reviews may be conducted more frequently at the Client’s request. Accounts may be reviewed as a
result of major changes in economic conditions, known changes in the Client’s financial situation, and/or large
deposits or withdrawals in the Client’s account[s]. The Client is encouraged to notify Yarger Wealth if changes
occur in the Client’s personal financial situation that might adversely affect the Client’s investment plan.
Additional reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events.
C. Review Reports
The Client will receive brokerage statements no less than quarterly from the Custodian. These brokerage
statements are sent directly from the Custodian to the Client. The Client may also establish electronic access to
the Custodian’s website so that the Client may view these reports and their account activity. Client brokerage
statements will include all positions, transactions and fees relating to the Client’s account[s]. The Advisor may
also provide Clients with periodic reports regarding their holdings, allocations, and performance.
Item 14 – Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Compensation Received by Yarger Wealth
Yarger Wealth does not receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors, broker-dealers or any
un-related third party. Yarger Wealth may refer Clients to various unaffiliated, non-advisory professionals (e.g.
attorneys, accountants, estate planners) to provide certain financial services necessary to meet the goals of its
Clients. Likewise, Yarger Wealth may receive non-compensated referrals of new Clients from various third-parties.
Participation in Institutional Advisor Platform
Yarger Wealth has established an institutional relationship with Fidelity to assist the Advisor in managing Client
account[s]. Access to the Fidelity platform is provided at no charge to the Advisor. The Advisor receives access to
software and related support without cost because the Advisor renders investment management services to Clients
that maintain assets at Fidelity The software and related systems support may benefit the Advisor, but not its
Clients directly. In fulfilling its duties to its Clients, the Advisor endeavors at all times to put the interests of its Clients
first. Clients should be aware, however, that the receipt of economic benefits from a Custodian creates a conflict of
interest since these benefits may influence the Advisor's recommendation of this Custodian over one that does not
furnish similar software, systems support, or services.
B. Compensation for Client Referrals
Yarger Wealth does not compensate, either directly or indirectly, any persons who are not supervised persons,
for Client referrals.
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Item 15 – Custody
Yarger Wealth does not accept or maintain custody of Client accounts, except for the limited circumstances
outlined below:
Deduction of Advisory Fees - To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements associated with the deduction
of advisory fees, all Clients for whom Yarger Wealth exercises discretionary authority must hold their assets with
a "qualified custodian." Clients are responsible for engaging a “qualified custodian” to safeguard their funds and
securities and must instruct Yarger Wealth to utilize that Custodian for securities transactions on their behalf.
Clients are encouraged to review statements provided by the Custodian and compare to any reports provided by
Yarger Wealth to ensure accuracy, as the Custodian does not perform this review.
Money Movement Authorization - For instances where Clients authorize Yarger Wealth to move funds between
their accounts, Yarger Wealth and the Custodian have implemented safeguards to ensure that all money
movement activities are conducted strictly in accordance with the Client’s documented instructions.
Item 16 – Investment Discretion
Yarger Wealth typically has discretion over the selection and amount of securities to be bought or sold in Client
accounts without obtaining prior consent or approval from the Client. However, these purchases or sales may be
subject to specified investment objectives, guidelines, or limitations previously set forth by the Client and agreed
to by Yarger Wealth. Discretionary authority will only be authorized upon full disclosure to the Client. The
granting of such authority will be evidenced by the Client's execution of a wealth management agreement
containing all applicable limitations to such authority. All discretionary trades made by Yarger Wealth will be in
accordance with each Client's investment objectives and goals.
For Clients that engage the Advisor on a non-discretionary basis, the Advisor will contact the Client and obtain
formal approval for each investment transaction prior to executing the purchase, sale or reallocation trade. Such
communications may be verbal or via email. For these accounts, the Advisor cannot place a trade without formal
approval for each trade.
Item 17 – Voting Client Securities
Yarger Wealth does not accept proxy-voting responsibility for any Client. Clients will receive proxy statements
directly from the Custodian. The Advisor will assist in answering questions relating to proxies, however, the Client
retains the sole responsibility for proxy decisions and voting.
Item 18 – Financial Information
Neither Yarger Wealth, nor its management, have any adverse financial situations that would reasonably impair
the ability of Yarger Wealth to meet all obligations to its Clients. Neither Yarger Wealth, nor any of its Advisory
Persons, have been subject to a bankruptcy or financial compromise. Yarger Wealth is not required to deliver a
balance sheet along with this Disclosure Brochure as the Advisor does not collect advance fees of $1,200 or
more for services to be performed six months or more in the future.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Jonathan L. Yarger, ChFC®, CLU®
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Co-Chief
Investment Officer
Effective: July 15, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Jonathan L. Yarger (CRD# 2141363) in addition to the information contained in the Yarger Wealth Strategies,
LLC (“Yarger Wealth” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 310207) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not received a copy of
the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Yarger Wealth Disclosure
Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (614) 882-2954.
Additional information about Mr. Yarger is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 2141363.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Jonathan L. Yarger, born in 1966, is dedicated to advising Clients of Yarger Wealth as its Founder, Chief
Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Co-Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Yarger also serves as the
Advisor’s Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Yarger earned a Bachelors of Business Administration from Hofstra
University in 1988. Additional information regarding Mr. Yarger’s employment history is included below.
Employment History:
09/2020 to Present
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Co-Chief Investment
Officer, Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC
Investment Advisor Representative, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. 01/2009 to 09/2020
08/2007 to 09/2020
Financial Advisor, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
Chartered Financial Consultant™ (“ChFC®”)
The Chartered Financial Consultant™ (ChFC®) program prepares you to meet the advanced financial planning
needs of individuals, professionals, and small business owners. You'll gain a sustainable advantage in this
competitive field with in-depth coverage of the key financial planning disciplines, including insurance, income
taxation, retirement planning, investments, and estate planning. The ChFC® requires three years of full-time,
relevant business experience, nine two-hour course-specific proctored exams, and 30 hours of continuing
education every two years. Holders of the ChFC® designation must adhere to The American College’s Code of
Ethics.
Program Objectives:
• Function as an ethical, competent and articulate practitioner in the field of financial planning
• Utilize the intellectual tools and framework needed to maintain relevant and current financial planning
knowledge and strategies.
• Apply financial planning theory and techniques through the development of case studies and solutions.
• Apply in-depth knowledge in a holistic manner from a variety of disciplines, namely, estate planning,
retirement planning, or non-qualified deferred compensation.
The Chartered Life Underwriter™ (“CLU®”)
The Chartered Life Underwriter™ (CLU®) is a designation of insurance expertise, helping gain a significant
advantage in a competitive market. This course of study helps by providing in-depth knowledge of the insurance
needs of individuals, business owners, and professional clients.
Program Learning Objectives:
• Provide guidance to clients on types and amounts of life insurance needed
• Make recommendations on aspects of risk management, including personal and business uses of a
variety of insurance solutions
• Provide guidance to clients on legal aspects of life insurance contracts and beneficiaries
• Assist clients in making decisions about estate planning, including the proper holding of assets and title
to assets, as well as the implications of various wills and trust arrangements on financial, retirement and
succession planning issues
• Provide a holistic and comprehensive approach to addressing the insurance planning needs of their
clients
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Yarger. Mr. Yarger has never been
involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits, arbitration
claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Yarger.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its Advisory Persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
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counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Yarger.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Yarger on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
2141363.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Yarger is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Yarger’s role with Yarger Wealth. As an insurance professional, Mr. Yarger will
receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose
products are sold. Mr. Yarger is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company.
Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict
of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to
implement any recommendations made by Mr. Yarger or the Advisor. Mr. Yarger spends approximately 1% of his
time per month in this capacity.
Personal Real Estate Investments
Mr. Yarger is also engaged in various businessd entities for personal real estate investments and related
businesses. Clients are not offered interests in these real estate investments. Minimal time during business hours
are dedicated to these activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Yarger has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Yarger serves as the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Co-Chief Investment
Officer of Yarger Wealth. Mr. Yarger can be reached at (614) 882-2954.
Yarger Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Yarger Wealth. Further, Yarger Wealth is subject to
regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Yarger Wealth and its
Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Yarger Wealth is subject to examinations by regulators, which may
be announced or unannounced. Yarger Wealth is required to periodically update the information provided to
these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Theodore W. Winders, CFA®, CFP®
Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer
Effective: July 15, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Theodore W. Winders, CFA®, CFP® (CRD# 5811529) in addition to the information contained in the Yarger
Wealth Strategies, LLC (“Yarger Wealth” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 310207) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not
received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Yarger Wealth
Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact us at (614) 882-2954.
Additional information about Mr. Winders is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 5811529.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Theodore W. Winders, CFA®, CFP®, born in 1987, is dedicated to advising Clients of Yarger Wealth as a Partner
and Co-Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Winders earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Economics from
Wittenberg University in 2010. Additional information regarding Mr. Winders’s employment history is included
below.
Employment History:
Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer, Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC
Vice President, J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments, Inc.
Associate, JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc.
04/2023 to Present
06/2013 to 03/2023
06/2013 to 03/2023
Chartered Financial Analyst™ (“CFA®”)
The Chartered Financial Analyst™ (“CFA®”) charter is a professional designation established in 1962 and
awarded by CFA® Institute. To earn the CFA® charter, candidates must pass three sequential, six-hour
examinations over two to four years. The three levels of the CFA® Program test a wide range of investment
topics, including ethical and professional standards, fixed-income analysis, alternative and derivative
investments, and portfolio management and wealth planning. Also, CFA® charter holders must have at least four
years of acceptable professional experience in the investment decision-making process and must commit to
abide by, and annually reaffirm their adherence to the CFA® Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of
Professional Conduct. CFA® is a trademark owned by CFA® Institute.
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (“CFP®”)
The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL 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. Currently, more than 87,000 individuals have
obtained CFP® certification in the United States.
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
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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®.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Winders. Mr. Winders has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Winders.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its advisory persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Winders.
However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Winders on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
5811529.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Mr. Winders is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Yarger Wealth’s Clients. Mr. Winders does not
have any other business activities.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Winders is dedicated to the investment advisory activities of Yarger Wealth’s Clients. Mr. Winders does not
receive any additional forms of compensation.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Winders serves as a Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Yarger Wealth and is supervised by
Jonathan Yarger, the Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Yarger can be reached at (614) 882-2954.
Yarger Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Yarger Wealth. Further, Yarger Wealth is subject to
regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Yarger Wealth and its
Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Yarger Wealth is subject to examinations by regulators, which may
be announced or unannounced. Yarger Wealth is required to periodically update the information provided to
these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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140 Dorchester Square S, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 882-2954 * Fax: (614) 882-4027
https://yargerwealth.com
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Form ADV Part 2B – Brochure Supplement
for
Timothy M. Scholten, AIF®, CMFC®
Investment Executive
Effective: July 15, 2025
This Form ADV 2B (“Brochure Supplement”) provides information about the background and qualifications of
Timothy M. Scholten, AIF®, CMFC® (CRD# 2382671) in addition to the information contained in the Yarger
Wealth Strategies, LLC (“Yarger Wealth” or the “Advisor”, CRD# 310207) Disclosure Brochure. If you have not
received a copy of the Disclosure Brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the Yarger Wealth
Disclosure Brochure or this Brochure Supplement, please contact the Advisor at (614) 882-2954.
Additional information about Mr. Scholten is available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD# 2382671.
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Item 2 – Educational Background and Business Experience
Timothy M. Scholten, AIF®, CMFC®, born in 1969, is dedicated to advising Clients of Yarger Wealth as an
Investment Executive. Mr. Scholten earned a BBA in Finance from University Of Kentucky in 1991. Additional
information regarding Mr. Scholten’s employment history is included below.
Recent Employment History:
Investment Executive, Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC
09/2020 to Present
Investment Advisor Representative, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. 02/2016 to 09/2020
02/2016 to 09/2020
Financial Advisor, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
06/2013 to 02/2016
Registered Representative, Parkland Securities/Sammons Securities
06/2013 to 02/2016
Investment Advisor Representative, SPC
Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ (“AIF®”)
The AIF® mark is held by the Center for Fiduciary Studies, LLC, a Fiduciary360 (fi360) company.
The professional designations awarded by fi360 demonstrate the focus on all the components of a
comprehensive investment process, related fiduciary standards of care, and commitment to excellence. AIF®
designees undergo an initial training program, annual continuing education, and pledge to abide by the
designation's code of ethics.
Since October 2002, the Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ (AIF®) designation has been the mark of
commitment to a standard of fiduciary investment excellence. Those who earn the AIF® mark
successfully complete a specialized program on investment fiduciary standards of care and subsequently passed
a comprehensive examination. AIF® designees demonstrate a thorough understanding of fi360's
Prudent Practices for investment advisors and stewards.
Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor™ (“CMFC®”)
The Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor™ (CMFC®) is the professional credential awarded by the College for
Financial Planning for financial services professionals. The College for Financial Planning collaborated with the
Investment Company Institute™(ICI®), the primary trade organization for the mutual fund industry, to create this
program in 1996.
To complete the program, candidates typically study for 9-11 weeks and have to successfully pass the course’s
final exam at one of their (College for Financial Planning™) centers: PSI, Prometric, or ISO Quality Testing.
Successful applicants earn the right to use the CMFC® with their names for two years. Every two years, CMFC®
professionals must complete 16 hours of continuing education to continue using the designation.
The study program to become a CMFC® covers types and characteristics of open and closed-end funds, other
packaged investment products, risk and return, asset allocation, selecting a mutual fund for a client, retirement
planning, and professional conduct.
Item 3 – Disciplinary Information
There are no legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Scholten. Mr. Scholten has never
been involved in any regulatory, civil or criminal action. There have been no client complaints, lawsuits,
arbitration claims or administrative proceedings against Mr. Scholten.
Securities laws require an advisor to disclose any instances where the advisor or its Advisory Persons have been
found liable in a legal, regulatory, civil or arbitration matter that alleges violation of securities and other statutes;
fraud; false statements or omissions; theft, embezzlement or wrongful taking of property; bribery, forgery,
counterfeiting, or extortion; and/or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices. As previously noted, there are no
legal, civil or disciplinary events to disclose regarding Mr. Scholten.
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However, we do encourage you to independently view the background of Mr. Scholten on the Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with his full name or his Individual CRD#
2382671.
Item 4 – Other Business Activities
Insurance Agency Affiliations
Mr. Scholten is also a licensed insurance professional. Implementations of insurance recommendations are
separate and apart from Mr. Scholten’s role with Yarger Wealth. As an insurance professional, Mr. Scholten will
receive customary commissions and other related revenues from the various insurance companies whose
products are sold. Mr. Scholten is not required to offer the products of any particular insurance company.
Commissions generated by insurance sales do not offset regular advisory fees. This practice presents a conflict
of interest in recommending certain products of the insurance companies. Clients are under no obligation to
implement any recommendations made by Mr. Scholten or the Advisor. Mr. Scholten spends less than 10% of
his time per month in this capacity.
Item 5 – Additional Compensation
Mr. Scholten has additional business activities where compensation is received that are detailed in Item 4 above.
Item 6 – Supervision
Mr. Scholten serves as an Investment Executive of Yarger Wealth and is supervised by Jonathan Yarger, the
Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Yarger can be reached at (614) 882-2954.
Yarger Wealth has implemented a Code of Ethics, an internal compliance document that guides each Supervised
Person in meeting their fiduciary obligations to Clients of Yarger Wealth. Further, Yarger Wealth is subject to
regulatory oversight by various agencies. These agencies require registration by Yarger Wealth and its
Supervised Persons. As a registered entity, Yarger Wealth is subject to examinations by regulators, which may
be announced or unannounced. Yarger Wealth is required to periodically update the information provided to
these agencies and to provide various reports regarding the business activities and assets of the Advisor.
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140 Dorchester Square S, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 882-2954 * Fax: (614) 882-4027
https://yargerwealth.com
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Privacy Policy
Effective: July 15, 2025
Our Commitment to You
Yarger Wealth Strategies, LLC (“Yarger Wealth” or the “Advisor”) is committed to safeguarding the use of
personal information of our Clients (also referred to as “you” and “your”) that we obtain as your Investment
Advisor, as described here in our Privacy Policy (“Policy”).
Our relationship with you is our most important asset. We understand that you have entrusted us with your
private information, and we do everything that we can to maintain that trust. Yarger Wealth (also referred to as
"we", "our" and "us”) protects the security and confidentiality of the personal information we have and implements
controls to ensure that such information is used for proper business purposes in connection with the
management or servicing of our relationship with you.
Yarger Wealth does not sell your non-public personal information to anyone. Nor do we provide such information
to others except for discrete and reasonable business purposes in connection with the servicing and
management of our relationship with you, as discussed below.
Details of our approach to privacy and how your personal non-public information is collected and used are set
forth in this Policy.
Why you need to know?
Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”) must share some of your personal information in the course of servicing
your account. Federal and State laws give you the right to limit some of this sharing and require RIAs to disclose
how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.
What information do we collect from you?
Driver’s license number
Date of birth
Social security or taxpayer identification number Assets and liabilities
Name, address and phone number[s]
Income and expenses
E-mail address[es]
Investment activity
Account information (including other institutions)
Investment experience and goals
What Information do we collect from other sources?
Custody, brokerage and advisory agreements
Other advisory agreements and legal documents
Transactional information with us or others
Account applications and forms
Investment questionnaires and suitability
documents
Other information needed to service account
How do we protect your information?
To safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access and use we maintain physical, procedural and
electronic security measures. These include such safeguards as secure passwords, encrypted file storage and a
secure office environment. Our technology vendors provide security and access control over personal
information and have policies over the transmission of data. Our associates are trained on their responsibilities to
protect Client’s personal information.
We require third parties that assist in providing our services to you to protect the personal information they
receive from us.
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How do we share your information?
An RIA shares Client personal information to effectively implement its services. In the section below, we list some
reasons we may share your personal information.
Basis For Sharing
Do we share?
Can you limit?
Yes
No
No
Not Shared
Yes
Yes
No
Not Shared
Servicing our Clients
We may share non-public personal information with non-affiliated third
parties (such as administrators, brokers, custodians, regulators, credit
agencies, other financial institutions) as necessary for us to provide
agreed upon services to you, consistent with applicable law, including but
not limited to: processing transactions; general account maintenance;
responding to regulators or legal investigations; and credit reporting.
Marketing Purposes
Yarger Wealth does not disclose, and does not intend to disclose,
personal information with non-affiliated third parties to offer you services.
Certain laws may give us the right to share your personal information with
financial institutions where you are a customer and where Yarger Wealth
or the client has a formal agreement with the financial institution. We will
only share information for purposes of servicing your accounts, not
for marketing purposes.
Authorized Users
Your non-public personal information may be disclosed to you and
persons that we believe to be your authorized agent[s] or
representative[s].
Information About Former Clients
Yarger Wealth does not disclose and does not intend to disclose, non-
public personal information to non-affiliated third parties with respect to
persons who are no longer our Clients.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
We will send you a copy of this Policy annually for as long as you maintain an ongoing relationship with us.
Periodically we may revise this Policy and will provide you with a revised Policy if the changes materially alter the
previous Privacy Policy. We will not, however, revise our Privacy Policy to permit the sharing of non-public
personal information other than as described in this notice unless we first notify you and provide you with an
opportunity to prevent the information sharing.
Any Questions?
You may ask questions or voice any concerns, as well as obtain a copy of our current Privacy Policy by
contacting us at (614) 882-2954.
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140 Dorchester Square S, Suite B, Westerville, OH 43081
Phone: (614) 882-2954 * Fax: (614) 882-4027
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