CFP®-certified, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Burbank, CA
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 how these contracts can affect your overall portfolio risk and tax situation. A common mistake is treating options strategies as isolated trades rather than integrated parts of your financial plan. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them consider your broader goals alongside complex derivatives.
- Risk management insight. Ask how they evaluate the potential downside and leverage effects of your options positions within your total investments.
- Tax implications. Confirm they understand how options gains and losses impact your tax filings, including short-term versus long-term treatment.
- Strategy alignment. Look for advisors who tailor options approaches to your income, risk tolerance, and investment timeline, not just market trends.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bradley S
CFP®, Series 63
Burbank, CA
California Capital Management
Bradley Salo's 38 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to integrate options and derivatives strategies within comprehensive financial plans, addressing risk and tax implications effectively. At California Capital Management, he offers flat-fee and hourly pricing, serving diverse clients with tailored portfolio management using quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $1,013,881
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Susan M
CFP®, CFA®
La Canada Flintridge, CA
Marki Financial Services, LLC
Susan Marki's 15 years of experience and dual CFP® and CFA® certifications equip her to integrate options and derivatives strategies within comprehensive financial plans, addressing risk and tax implications effectively. Leading an independent firm managing $66.7 million, she serves high-net-worth clients with tailored portfolio management and financial planning, distinguishing her through a focus on fundamental and cyclical analysis alongside direct asset management.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $2,299,719
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Michael S
CFP®, Series 63
Beverly Hills, CA
Equity Services, inc.
Michael Sy's 37 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to integrate options and derivatives strategies within comprehensive financial plans, addressing risk and tax implications effectively. Operating from a large firm, Equity Services, Inc., he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves diverse clients including business owners, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on market trends or smaller client bases.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $221,971
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Craig W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
La Canada, CA
Diversify Advisory Services, LLC
Craig Watanabe's 42 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to integrate options and derivatives strategies within comprehensive financial plans, addressing risk and tax implications effectively. Operating from La Canada, CA, he offers flat-fee and hourly pricing through Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, which serves diverse clients including business owners and executives, using a tactical diversification approach that distinguishes him from others in Burbank.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $837,592
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Donald R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Los Angeles, CA
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Donald Richner, a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience, specializes in options and derivatives strategies, integrating these within comprehensive financial plans for high-net-worth clients. Affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, he employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a mix of active and passive strategies, setting him apart from advisors focused solely on market trends or isolated trades.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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