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Joshua Purdy

Advisor at McClarren Financial Advisors in State College, PA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Joshua Purdy is Advisor of McClarren Financial Advisors, Inc., an investment adviser managing $453M, and works from its State College, PA office. Joshua Purdy has been registered as an investment adviser representative through McClarren Financial Advisors since 22 May 2019, has 7 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 65.

7
Years in industry
7
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Joshua Purdy has been Advisor of McClarren Financial Advisors since January 2023, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 10% and 25% of the firm. Joshua Purdy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Lock Haven University.

McClarren Financial Advisors, Inc. is a State College, PA firm with $453M under management, 267 clients and 8 advisers across 3 offices, as of its April 2026 filing.

Josh Purdy is Financial Advisor and Partner of McClarren Financial Advisors, Inc. He has been with the firm since early 2019 and serves as one of its financial advisors. Before joining the firm, he spent a few years in the insurance industry.

  1. – present · 7 years
    State College, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 122147

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by McClarren Financial Advisors

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Joshua Purdy is registered as an investment adviser representative in Pennsylvania, since May 2019.

  • PennsylvaniaSince 22 May 2019

Examinations

Series 6522 May 2019
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Joshua Kyle Purdy
CRD
7097877
Role
Advisor
Office
270 WALKER DRIVE, #200, State College, PA 16801
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
May 2019
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Joshua Purdy work?

Joshua Purdy has been Advisor of McClarren Financial Advisors, Inc. since January 2023.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 21 April 2026

Is Joshua Purdy a financial advisor?

Yes. Joshua Purdy has a current investment-adviser registration in Pennsylvania, through McClarren Financial Advisors since May 2019.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Joshua Purdy have?

Joshua Purdy has 7 years in the financial industry, since May 2019, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Joshua Purdy passed?

Joshua Purdy passed the Series 65 in May 2019.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Joshua Purdy based?

Joshua Purdy’s registered office is in State College, PA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Joshua Purdy registered with FINRA?

No. Joshua Purdy has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Joshua Purdy a CFP?

McClarren Financial Advisors lists Joshua Purdy with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Josh Purdy biography, mcclarren.com

How can I verify Joshua Purdy’s record?

Search CRD 7097877 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Joshua Purdy’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at McClarren Financial Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 7097877, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of McClarren Financial Advisors, Inc., filed 21 April 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. McClarren Financial Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.