CFP®-certified, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Alaska
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you trade options or derivatives as part of your investment plan, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and tax implications involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or tax bills that could have been minimized. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which supports their work with options and derivatives.
- Risk management focus. Ask how they help you balance potential gains with the risks unique to options and derivatives.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they explain how different strategies affect your tax situation, including short-term gains and wash sale rules.
- Strategy customization. Look for advisors who tailor options approaches to your overall financial goals, not just generic trading tactics.
- Experience with derivatives. Inquire about their track record managing complex derivatives beyond basic options, ensuring they can handle your specific needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jayson O
CFP®, Series 65
Anchorage, AK
Bright Road Wealth Management, LLC
Jayson Owens is well-equipped to assist with options and derivatives strategies, leveraging his CFP® certification and a decade of industry experience in Anchorage, Alaska. His firm, Bright Road Wealth Management, employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach that incorporates option strategies and detailed client profiling, which supports customized financial planning. Additionally, Owens offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, catering to both individual and high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional fee structures or less specialized expertise.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $680,723
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Micah S
CFP®, Series 63
Wasilla, AK
CWM, LLC
Micah Shilanski's 20 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, including tax-loss harvesting and retirement income planning. Based in Anchorage, AK, he operates within CWM, LLC, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, serving a diverse clientele from individuals to institutional sponsors, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $875,860
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Kirby H
CFP®, Series 65
Wasilla, AK
Farther
Kirby Houchin is a CFP®-certified advisor in Wasilla, AK, with 10 years of experience specializing in options and derivatives strategies, alongside passive index investing and retirement plans for business owners. He offers flat-fee and negotiable hourly pricing, working independently through Farther, which employs a long-term investment approach blending passive and selective active management, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and business entities.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $972,193
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Ty S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Anchorage, AK
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Ty Schommer's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies effectively in Alaska. His firm, Arbor Capital Management, serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans, blending passive index investing with active management and offering specialized digital asset services, which distinguishes him from advisors focusing solely on traditional options trading.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Tanner L
CFP®, Series 65
Kasilof, AK
Link Asset Management LLC
Tanner Link's CFP® certification and focus on options and derivatives strategies equip him to manage the complex risks and tax implications involved in these investments for clients in Alaska. Operating independently through Link Asset Management LLC, he offers personalized, long-term portfolio management with a 1.00% annual AUM fee, serving individuals and high-net-worth clients, which distinguishes him from advisors with broader or less specialized practices.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $124,670
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