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Eric Jason Mcclain

Eric J. Mcclain

APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS
Vestavia, AL 35243
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CRD#: 5500918
Eric Jason Mcclain

Professional summary


Eric Jason Mcclain, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Vestavia, Alabama.

Eric is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Eric has worked at 2 firms .

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Income Management
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Baby Boomers
Business Owners
Generation X
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Tax Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Other Business Name: Kairos Properties, LLC Investment Related: Yes, to invest and hold real estate. Current Address: 3928 Cypress Drive, Suite 100, Vestavia, AL 35243 Nature of other business: Kairos Properties, LLC was formed to purchase and develop real estate which McClain Lovejoy Financial Planning, LLC and Keysys Consulting, Inc. will lease and occupy. Position and title: No position. Minority member with 6.7% stake. Start Date: January 8th, 2020 Approximate hours per month: 1 hour. Approximate hours during trading hours: Zero hours. Duties: no duties.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

January 28, 2013 - Present

APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3928 Cypress Drive Suite 150, Vestavia, AL 35243
RIA
CRD#: 166221
Vestavia, AL
Past

February 9, 2010 - August 16, 2013

WESBAN FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, P.C.

RIA
CRD#: 110531
BIRMINGHAM, AL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | MCCLAIN LOVEJOY FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | KAIROS PROPERTIES, LLC

CRD#: 166221 / SEC#: 801-121714

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2021 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Alabama
(1/28/2013)
IAR
Georgia
(2/4/2013)
IAR
Texas
(4/7/2015)

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Current Firm


APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | MCCLAIN LOVEJOY FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | KAIROS PROPERTIES, LLC

CRD#: 166221 / SEC#: 801-121714

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2021 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3928 Cypress Drive Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35243
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 588-8637
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts546
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 199,408,341

Red Flags


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Company Information


APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 166221Vestavia, AL 35243

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