Seasoned, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Chattanooga, TN
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 strategies involved. Without deep experience, it's easy to misprice risk or overlook how these instruments affect your overall portfolio.
- Risk management expertise. Ask how they assess and hedge the unique risks that options and derivatives introduce.
- Strategy integration. Confirm they consider how derivatives fit with your broader investment goals and tax situation.
- Experience with market volatility. Derivatives can amplify gains and losses; find out how they navigate turbulent markets.
- Regulatory knowledge. Ensure they stay current on rules affecting options trading, especially in Tennessee's tax environment.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
-
Salvatore G
CFP®, Series 63
Chattanooga, TN
HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC
Salvatore Geraci brings over two decades of experience in options and derivatives strategies, supported by his CFP® certification and a flat-fee structure for comprehensive financial planning. Based in Chattanooga, TN, he works with a broad client base including individuals and corporations, managing a diverse portfolio that integrates stocks, bonds, ETFs, and alternative investments, which distinguishes him from other advisors focused solely on derivatives.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,203,241
-
Raymond R
CFA®, Series 63
Chattanooga, TN
Patten And Patten, Inc.
Raymond Ryan's 22 years of experience and CFA® designation equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies in Chattanooga, TN. His firm, Patten and Patten, Inc., offers active portfolio management with a top-down/bottom-up approach, serving high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee or AUM-based structure, distinguishing him through a blend of academic insight and substantial asset management expertise.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $2,377,397
-
Stephen B
Series 63, Series 65
Chattanooga, TN
Capital Advisors Wealth Management, LLC
Stephen Burroughs offers seasoned expertise in options and derivatives strategies, backed by 23 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses in Chattanooga, TN. His firm employs active strategies including options writing and integrates charting, fundamental, and technical analysis, with a flat-fee financial planning option, distinguishing him from others by combining deep market insight with flexible fee structures.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $252,010
-
Gene R
Series 63, Series 65
Chattanooga, TN
Wealth Preservation Advisors, LLC
Gene Rice offers seasoned expertise in options and derivatives strategies, supported by 28 years in the industry and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating in Chattanooga, TN, he works through Wealth Preservation Advisors, which integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and serves a diverse client base including individuals and trusts, with a fee structure up to 1.80% annually.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $1,792,862
-
Berkely A
CFP®, Series 65, Series 66
Chattanooga, TN
Savvy
Berkely Arrants brings 22 years of experience and CFP® certification to managing options and derivatives strategies in Chattanooga, TN, ensuring sophisticated risk management and strategy integration. His firm, Savvy, offers a blend of index-based and tailored investment approaches, including ESG models and tax-loss harvesting, with negotiable fees and flat-rate consulting, catering to high earners and business owners seeking personalized wealth management.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,062,133
Want help finding the right advisor?
Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.
Advisors focused on
People also searched
Popular in Chattanooga, TN
Find advisors by type
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor’s Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and introductions are provided by FinanceHQ LLC (“FHQ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment advisor. We receive compensation from certain participating advisors for introductions or referrals. This creates a conflict of interest because we have an incentive to recommend advisors who compensate us, including those who pay us more. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral or introduction. We do not review the ongoing performance of advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to our Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ’s ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. (“Warmer”)