Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Corcoran, 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 have complex financial goals that involve options or derivatives, you need an advisor who understands how these contracts can affect your overall portfolio risk and return. A common mistake is treating options as standalone bets rather than integrated parts of your investment strategy.

  • Risk management expertise. Ask how they balance potential gains with the risks of options and derivatives, especially in volatile markets.
  • Tax implications. Confirm they consider how options trading impacts your tax situation, including short-term gains and alternative minimum tax.
  • Strategy alignment. Ensure they tailor options strategies to your specific financial goals, not just generic market plays.
  • Experience with derivatives. Look for advisors who can explain how derivatives can hedge or enhance your portfolio, not just speculate.

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Brent R

Series 66

Tulare, CA

Money Concepts Capital Corp

Brent Robinson is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts since 2014 and previously worked at Sheraton Hotels for a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he owns BR Tax Planners, a CPA and tax preparation business. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a mix of model portfolios, adviser-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, serving approximately 14,700 clients through discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Annuities College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Alexandra G

Series 66

Tulare, CA

Merrill

Alexandra Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and has been with the firm since 2006. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and is based in Tulare, CA. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Marc L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Tulare, CA

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Marc Lippincott is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America a Limited Partner. His prior work includes roles at Ministry Partners Securities, PlanMember Securities Corporation, and Nationwide Provident. Since 2025, he has been involved in adult financial educational services as an instructor in Visalia, CA. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base through approximately 359 advisors and managing roughly $12.77 billion in assets. The firm provides both advisory and brokerage services, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary accounts and features a limited-partnership ownership structure.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Established Professionals
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Thuy N

Series 63, Series 66

Tulare, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Thuy Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2021, Nguyen worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America/Merrill from 2014 to 2021. Nguyen was also involved with Eagle Fleet LLC from 2009 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Bryce H

CFP®, Series 66

Tulare, CA

Principal Financial Services

Bryce Harris is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services in Tulare, CA. Prior to his financial services career, he spent time working in athletics with the New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, and Jacksonville Jaguars. Outside of his advisory role, he trains high school and college athletes in football and serves as a board member for Saint Aloysius Catholic School. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs, focusing on tailored advisory solutions and ongoing client reviews.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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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 with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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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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