Meet the Founder / Managing Partner
Michael McClelland, CFP®, RICP®
732-360-6355, x101
MMcClelland@McClellandFS.com
About Me
Since my start in the financial services industry in 2006, I have dedicated my career to providing personalized financial advice that aligns with my clients’ values and goals. I’m passionate about helping individuals and families navigate their financial journeys. As a local resident and a proud graduate of Monmouth University, I have a deep understanding of the unique financial challenges and opportunities that our community faces.
Growing up with my father being a NJ State Trooper, I saw how much he was able to change people’s lives for the better every day, and I knew that I wanted to get into a position where I could help as many people as I could. Having a background in Accounting & Finance, the Financial Services Industry has allowed me to combine my passion for numbers with the desire to help people get their financial lives in order.
Christian Becerra
Associate
732-346-2323
About Me
Christian is a dedicated financial professional with over half a decade of industry experience. For most of those years, he has specialized in transitioning people from work to retirement. His mission is providing financial literacy to the community and working with them to solidify their financial future.
As a strong advocate for education, Christian believes that people make the best decision for themselves when they are properly informed. He works to create plans for individual who wish to retire with dignity. Those plans cover a multitude of contingencies, such as: whether they live, pass away, or get sick along the way.
Christian has educated the community for several years at different college campuses throughout New Jersey. In his leisure time he volunteers as a trustee on the board for Women Rising, a charitable organization in Jersey City that provides services to victims of domestic violence. Outside of his time dedicated there, you can find him at the gym or spending time with his Aussie Dog Chewie.
Darlene Cetrulo
Administrative Assistant
732-360-6355, x102
About Me
Darlene comes to McClelland Financial Services after building a successful career in pharmaceutical advertising and spending several years with Nokia. She chose to transition into an administrative support role where she could apply her strong organizational, communication and problem solving skills in a new way.
As an administrative assistant, Darlene brings her previous skills together to support clients, streamline operations and create a personal and positive experience to our clients.
Outside of the office, Darlene enjoys flower gardening, decorating, cooking and entertaining. She also loves spending time with her husband, her newly married son and his wife, as well as their Golden Doodle Charlie.
