Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Crawfordsville, IN
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 invest using options or derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and strategies involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or miss opportunities to hedge your portfolio effectively. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which supports their options knowledge.
- Risk management focus. Ask how they help you balance potential gains with the risks unique to options and derivatives.
- Strategy customization. Confirm they tailor strategies to your financial goals and risk tolerance, not just standard approaches.
- Tax implications. Options trading can have complex tax consequences; check how they plan for these in your overall tax picture.
- Market condition awareness. Effective advisors adjust strategies based on changing market volatility and trends, not just fixed rules.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ritchie H
Series 63, Series 65
Lafayette, IN
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.
Ritchie Hoffman specializes in options and derivatives strategies with 22 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning services ranging from $100 to $15,000. Based in Lafayette, IN, he works through BFC PLANNING, Inc., which serves diverse clients including corporations and pension plans, providing portfolio management and various investment strategies while excluding futures and hedge funds.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $265,151
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Joyce S
Series 66
Lafayette, IN
Asset Management Strategies, Inc.
Joyce Smith offers expertise in options and derivatives strategies combined with general retirement and income planning, supported by eight years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Operating from Lafayette, IN, she provides flat-fee and independent advisory services through Asset Management Strategies, Inc., which manages over $200 million using a trend-following approach focused on passive index funds and ETFs.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $104,380
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Jill M
Series 63, Series 65
Indianapolis, IN
Ameriprise
Jill Minkner's 12 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 credentials support her expertise in options and derivatives strategies, complemented by her focus on ESG investing and tax-loss harvesting. Working at The Huntington Investment Company, a large firm managing $6.3 billion with a model-driven platform, she offers a 2.00% AUM fee on a GPS Premier Separate Account, distinguishing her with access to diverse strategies and institutional resources.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $471,167
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James S
Series 66
Layayette, IN
Optivise Advisory Services LLC
James Schumaker specializes in options and derivatives strategies, supported by seven years of experience and a Series 66 designation, making him capable of managing complex risk and strategy customization. Operating from Lafayette, IN, he offers flat-fee and independent advisory services through Optivise Advisory Services LLC, which serves diverse clients including trusts and retirement plans, and utilizes both proprietary and third-party model portfolios for flexible management.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $234,025
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Joshua K
Series 63, Series 66
Lebanon, IN
Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC
Joshua Kammerer offers expertise in options and derivatives strategies, supported by 22 years of experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses. His firm, Kingsview Wealth Management, manages $6.7 billion and serves diverse clients with a mix of advisor-led planning and model-based strategies, providing access to alternative investments and flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly planning rates.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $703,115
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