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Claris Financial, LLC

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Client assets under management

$325,102,948

Clients

599

27% high-net worth

Advisors

6

of 8 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

100

High

Average account size

$542,743

About

Claris Financial provides discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services for individuals, families, high‑net‑worth clients, small businesses, estates and trusts, and it also offers management for 401(k)/403(b) plan participants. The firm manages client assets using non‑proprietary investments placed in actively managed accounts and charges asset‑based advisory fees as described in its advisory agreement.

The firm employs a flexible, multi‑asset investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis across mutual funds, equities, fixed income, ETFs, REITs and, when appropriate, alternative and private investments. Private investments are handled on a non‑discretionary basis requiring client subscription agreements, and Claris may select third‑party managers while using cash and money‑market funds tactically; accounts are reviewed at least annually.

Claris’ brochure emphasizes investment management rather than standalone comprehensive financial planning, noting portfolio management and limited employer‑sponsored plan consulting (and a decision not to accept new plan sponsor clients). The firm also makes use of educational conferences and events made available through its custodian relationship with Schwab, a resource and engagement type that is less common among comparable team firms.

Client services

Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Active portfolio management

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $499,999: 2.50% $500,000 - $999,999: 2.25% $1,000,000 - $4,999,999: 2.00% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 1.50% $10,000,000+: Negotiable

Commissions

Approximately 5% of firm’s revenue derived from non-advisory fees; commission-based products offered rarely and excluded from advisory fee calculation

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 Fee-only: Advisory fees based on asset management only; approximately 5% of revenue from non-advisory fees

Main office location

Claris Financial, LLC

4510 Cox Rd., Suite 302

Glen Allen VA 23060, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Alabama · Florida · Illinois · Maryland · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Virginia

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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John P

Series 63, Series 65

Glen Allen, VA

Claris Financial, LLC

John Paxton is a financial advisor at Claris Financial, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Claris Financial since 2009, with prior experience at LPL Financial LLC and Triad Advisors, Inc. He is a passive investor in a holding company that owns several compliance consulting subsidiaries. Claris Financial, LLC provides fee-based portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, and foundations, including management of 401(k)/403(b) participant accounts. The firm employs a flexible, client-specific investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, investing across various asset classes and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Active portfolio management
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Ryan G

Series 63, Series 66

Glen Allen, VA

Claris Financial, LLC

Ryan Gibbs is a financial advisor at Claris Financial, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including New York Life Insurance Company and Triad Advisors. His other business activities include insurance and annuity sales with multiple carriers. Claris Financial provides fee-based portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm uses a flexible investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Active portfolio management
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Christopher F

Series 66

Glen Allen, VA

Claris Financial, LLC

Christopher Farver is a financial advisor at Claris Financial, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc., The Main Street Group, LTD, and LPL Financial. Farver is also appointed with multiple insurance carriers in a non-investment capacity. Claris Financial, LLC provides fee-based portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a flexible investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a range of asset classes and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Active portfolio management
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Daniel M

Series 63, Series 65

Glen Allen, VA

Claris Financial, LLC

Daniel Murphy is a financial advisor at Claris Financial, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Triad Advisors, Inc. Murphy is the owner of DFM Financial, an entity used for managing revenue and expenses related to his advisory activities. Claris Financial, LLC provides fee-based portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, families, small businesses, trusts, and foundations, as well as managing 401(k)/403(b) participant accounts. The firm employs a flexible investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, tailoring asset mixes to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Active portfolio management
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Deborah T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Glen Allen, VA

Claris Financial, LLC

Deborah Tucker is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Claris Financial, LLC and previously worked at Triad Advisors and Wunderlich Securities, Inc. Deborah holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Claris Financial, LLC provides fee-based portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, families, high net worth clients, small businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm uses a flexible, client-specific investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, tailoring asset mixes to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Active portfolio management
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Aaron G

Series 63, Series 65

Glen Allen, VA

Claris Financial, LLC

Aaron Gibbs is a financial advisor at Claris Financial, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing director of Gibbs Financial Services LLC, an investment-related business. Claris Financial, LLC provides fee-based portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, foundations, and retirement plan participants. The firm employs a flexible, client-specific investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, investing across a range of asset classes including mutual funds, equities, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, and, when appropriate, alternative or private investments.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Active portfolio management
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