Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Danville, VA

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 these contracts beyond basic investing. The biggest mistake is treating options as simple bets rather than tools that require careful strategy and risk management.

  • Strategy alignment. Confirm how they tailor options and derivatives strategies to your overall financial plan, not just isolated trades.
  • Risk management focus. Ask how they monitor and adjust positions to protect your portfolio from unexpected market moves.
  • Tax implications. Options can trigger complex tax events; check how they help you navigate these to avoid surprises.
  • Experience with derivatives. Look for advisors who explain the mechanics and potential outcomes clearly, ensuring you understand the risks involved.

Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.

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Frank A

Series 63, Series 65

Danville, VA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Frank Anderson Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2002 to 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment policy committee for ATO Capital Fund, recommending short-term investments for a fraternity house renovation project. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

Stuart R

Series 63, Series 66

Danville, VA

Edward Jones

Stuart Rhue is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience, including seven years at Wells Fargo and nine years with Edward Jones. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Katelyn M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Danville, VA

Raymond James Financial

Katelyn Murray is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She has previously worked at Kendall Capital Management and Woodbury Financial Services. Murray is also a partner in a privately owned bookstore, The Dog-Eared Page, LLC, planned for acquisition in late 2025. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and analytical tools tailored to client goals, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Shannon V

Series 66

Danville, VA

Merrill

Shannon Vaughan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Danville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Vaughan serves as a board member at Gabriella Garden Club and sits on the Sacred Heart School Board, supporting local community and educational initiatives. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Jackson W

Series 66

Danville, VA

Ameriprise

Jackson Wiles is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Danville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously worked at First Citizens Bank and Virginia Tech in various roles. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with advisors like Wiles.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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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, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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