CFP®-certified, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Dallas, TX
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 this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or tax bills that could have been minimized. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, adding a solid foundation to their options knowledge.
- Risk management focus. Ask how they assess and mitigate the unique risks of options and derivatives, not just general investment risk.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider federal tax rules and how property taxes in Texas might affect your overall strategy.
- Strategy customization. Look for advisors who tailor options strategies to your specific goals and risk tolerance, rather than offering one-size-fits-all approaches.
- Experience with complex instruments. Inquire about their track record handling multi-leg options trades or derivatives beyond basic calls and puts.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Elizabeth L
CFP®, CFA®
Dallas, TX
Fidelis Capital
Elizabeth Lohmeier's CFP® and CFA® credentials, combined with her expertise in options and derivatives strategies and active portfolio management, equip her to handle complex options trading in Dallas. Her firm, Fidelis Capital, serves high-net-worth clients with a blend of quantitative and fundamental analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services, and negotiates flat fees for planning and consulting, distinguishing her from advisors with standard AUM fee models.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $8,729,214
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Christopher L
CFP®, Series 63
Dallas, TX
Leap Wealth Management
Christopher Leap's 30 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies in Dallas, TX. His firm offers flat-fee financial planning and employs active strategies including derivatives and private equity, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients, which distinguishes him from advisors focusing solely on basic options trading.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $841,704
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Deborah G
CFP®
Dallas, TX
Clare Market Investments, LLC
Deborah Good's 11 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to manage options and derivatives strategies effectively in Dallas, TX, with a focus on tax-loss harvesting and wealth management. Her firm, Clare Market Investments, LLC, serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, differentiating her from advisors with more generic strategies.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $2,751,778
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Hunter S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Dallas, TX
MAI Capital Management, LLC
Hunter Shoemake's CFP® certification and five years of experience equip him to manage options and derivatives strategies with a solid financial planning foundation. Working at Hilltop Securities, a large firm managing $2.25 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee financial planning and specializes in private investments and concentrated stock management, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on options.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,176,834
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Eric S
CFP®, Series 66
Dallas, TX
Kuhn Capital Partners
Eric Shaffer's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies in Dallas, TX. At Kuhn Capital Partners, he offers flat-fee financial planning and access to alternative investments, serving high-net-worth clients with a focus on customized portfolio construction and risk tolerance, distinguishing him from advisors with less diverse service offerings.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $538,191
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