Seasoned, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Chino, 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 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. Confirm how they assess and hedge the unique risks options and derivatives introduce, beyond standard stock and bond strategies.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they handle the often complicated tax treatment of options gains and losses, especially in California's high-income tax environment.
- Strategy integration. Look for advisors who explain how options and derivatives fit into your broader financial goals, not just as isolated trades.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors here bring decades of navigating market cycles and regulatory changes affecting derivatives, which can help avoid costly mistakes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Tony L
Series 63, Series 65
Corona, CA
D'Arcy Wealth Management, INC. - A California Corporation
Tony Lim brings 28 years of experience in options and derivatives strategies, offering flat-fee, non-discretionary portfolio management from his Corona, CA practice. His firm integrates asset-allocation planning and risk assessment with insurance services, catering to individuals and small business owners, which distinguishes him from advisors focusing solely on investment management.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $147,778
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Scott S
CFA®, Series 65
Claremont, CA
Gould Asset Management LLC
Scott Smith brings over 21 years of experience and specializes in options and derivatives strategies, making him well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications involved. Based in Claremont, CA, he operates through Gould Asset Management LLC, an SEC-registered firm offering discretionary portfolio management with a focus on risk-adjusted returns and access to private market opportunities, charging up to $500/hour for consulting.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $2,848,797
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Kenneth V
CFP®, Series 63
Ontario, CA
Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC
Kenneth Vendley brings 22 years of experience in options and derivatives strategies, offering seasoned guidance from nearby Ontario, CA. His firm, Falcon Wealth Planning, serves high-net-worth individuals and charities with customized portfolio management and a Family Office program for clients with $5 million or more, differentiating him with flat-fee and fixed annual planning options alongside active portfolio management expertise.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $1,213,826
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Zelalem G
Series 63, Series 65
Corona, CA
Realta Investment Advisors, Inc
Zelalem Girma offers seasoned expertise in options and derivatives strategies, backed by 21 years of industry experience and a firm managing $343 million in assets. His independent, flat-fee approach and background with major firms like Morgan Stanley distinguish him, while his firm's broad services and sizable client base provide robust support beyond derivatives trading.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $311,930
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Mark T
Series 63, Series 65
Anaheim Hills, CA
WMS Financial Services
Mark Turner brings 23 years of experience managing options and derivatives strategies, offering deep risk management and tax impact awareness crucial for complex trades in California. Operating independently from Anaheim, his firm manages $5.38 million across 36 clients with a 2% annual AUM fee, blending fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to integrate strategies within broader financial goals.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $122,269
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