Seasoned, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Allentown, PA
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 or hold options and derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and tax implications involved. Without deep experience, it's easy to misprice risk or overlook how these strategies affect your overall portfolio.
- Risk management expertise. Ask how they evaluate the unique risks of options and derivatives, not just traditional investments.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how gains and losses from these strategies affect your tax situation, especially in retirement.
- Strategy integration. Look for advisors who consider how options and derivatives fit with your broader financial goals and income needs.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors bring years of navigating market cycles and regulatory changes that impact these complex instruments.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Edward K
Series 66
Emmaus, PA
Elk Capital Advisors, LLC
Edward Komito brings 23 years of experience managing options and derivatives strategies in Allentown, PA, with a focus on risk management and tax implications. As an independent advisor leading Elk Capital Advisors, he offers personalized discretionary portfolio management and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts, differentiating himself through tailored service and active portfolio supervision.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $229,759
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Paul E
Series 63, Series 65
Allentown, PA
New Edge Wealth
Paul Emrick's 33 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications these instruments entail. Operating from New Edge Wealth in Allentown, PA, he serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and integrates asset allocation with investor behavior, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive approaches.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $5,203,239
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Joseph S
Series 63, Series 65
Center Valley, PA
Mariner
Joseph Sivel's 22 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage complex risk and tax implications for clients in Allentown, PA. Operating within Mariner Wealth, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, integrating active and passive investment approaches tailored to executives and business owners.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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David W
CFP®, Series 63
Suite 200, PA
SEIA
David Weikert brings 26 years of experience and CFP® certification to managing options and derivatives strategies in Allentown, PA, ensuring nuanced risk and tax considerations. As a partner at SEIA, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves high-net-worth clients with a blend of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical portfolio adjustments, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive investment approaches.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $2,277,033
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Paul B
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Allentown, PA
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Paul Barbehenn's 21 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications of these instruments in Allentown, PA. At Mercer Global Advisors, a large firm employing Modern Portfolio Theory with tax management and diversified portfolios, he serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and holds CFP® and CFA® designations, distinguishing him from other advisors.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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