Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Bellefontaine, OH

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 have complex stock options or derivatives as part of your compensation or investments, you need an advisor who understands how to navigate these tools without exposing you to unnecessary risk. A common mistake is treating options like regular stocks, which can lead to unexpected tax bills or losses.

  • Risk management expertise. Confirm how they help you balance potential gains with the risks unique to options and derivatives.
  • Tax implications. Municipal income taxes vary by city in Ohio; ask how they factor this into your strategy.
  • Strategy customization. Options and derivatives require tailored approaches; check how they adapt strategies to your financial goals.
  • Experience with derivatives. Ensure they have hands-on experience managing complex derivatives, not just basic investment advice.

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Natalie K

Series 63, Series 65

Bellefontaine, OH

Edward Jones

Natalie Knerr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2018 and previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company for three years. Knerr holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Randal L

Series 63, Series 65

Bellefontaine, OH

Ameriprise

Randal Lambert is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Bellefontaine, OH, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company and The Huntington National Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning with written reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Craig P

Series 65

Bellefontaine, OH

HP & Associates

Craig Poeppelman is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Harper Associates, Inc. since 2001. HP & Associates provides fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, and small-business retirement plans, including physicians, widows, executives, and retirees. The firm emphasizes retirement planning and annual cash-flow analysis, managing approximately $55.8 million in client assets on a non-discretionary basis with custom-designed portfolios primarily using no-load mutual funds.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Executive Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jessica M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Bellefontaine, OH

LPL Financial

Jessica Mcnamee is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with LPL Financial, where she has worked since 2018. Her prior experiences include roles at Heartland Bank, Infinex Investments, and multiple positions at Northwestern Mutual. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jacob C

CFP®, Series 66

Bellefontaine, OH

Facet

Jacob Chrysler is a CFP® certificant with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Facet and has previously worked at Empower Advisory Group, The Pension Group, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Facet Wealth offers subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households primarily through phone, video, and a proprietary web platform. The firm employs model-based asset allocations centered on exchange-traded funds and uses technology-driven processes including machine-learning algorithms to support tax-optimized implementations and allocation recommendations.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Edwina M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Alan T

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Regal Investment Advisors LLC

Alan Toman is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Regal Investment Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Bankers Life. Outside of his advisory role, Toman is active in the insurance sector, offering accident and health insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and traditional life insurance products through American Senior Benefits and as an insurance agent. Regal Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and other registered advisers, serving a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers proprietary and third-party model portfolios across various asset classes, with advisers selecting allocations and granting Regal authority to implement and manage strategies.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Stephen H

Series 65

Plano, TX

Fisher Investments

Stephen Harris is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2023, he worked for Fiba Basketball and East Stroudsburg University. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Executive

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