CFP®-certified, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Denver, CO
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 stock options or derivative contracts, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these instruments to protect your wealth and optimize your financial outcomes. A common mistake is treating options like regular stocks, which can lead to missed opportunities or unexpected tax consequences. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and investment strategies.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they handle the unique tax events triggered by exercising or selling options.
- Risk management approach. Confirm they assess how derivatives affect your overall portfolio risk, not just potential gains.
- Exercise timing strategy. Inquire about their method for deciding when to exercise options to balance tax and market factors.
- Integration with broader plan. Ensure they consider how options fit into your retirement, cash flow, and estate plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Adam B
CFP®, Series 65, Series 66
Denver, CO
Protocol Wealth, LLC
Adam Blumberg is a CFP®-certified advisor in Denver specializing in options and derivatives strategies, with 12 years of experience and expertise in concentrated stock management and wealth management. His firm, Protocol Wealth, LLC, serves high-net-worth clients including cryptocurrency founders, offering a blend of traditional and onchain research, and employs a flat-fee structure with monthly retainers typically between $1,000 and $3,000.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $3,181,250
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Kristina K
CFP®, Series 65
Denver, CO
Mission Wealth Management, LP
Kristina Kearney is a CFP®-certified advisor in Denver specializing in options and derivatives strategies, with five years of experience and expertise in concentrated stock management and business exit strategies. She works at Mission Wealth Management, serving high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure for emerging wealth and a focus on long-term discretionary portfolio management integrating ETFs, bonds, and private investments.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $3,159,829
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Joseph K
CFP®, Series 66
Denver, CO
CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Joseph Koehler is a CFP®-certified advisor in Denver specializing in options and derivatives strategies, with 10 years of experience and expertise in active portfolio management and retirement plans for business owners. He works at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, a large firm offering integrated wealth advisory services and proprietary strategies, charging a 1.00% annual fee on equity and balanced portfolios, which may suit clients seeking comprehensive support beyond derivatives.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $5,505,055
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Juliet H
CFP®
Denver, CO
AlphaCore Capital LLC
Juliet Hull is a CFP® professional in Denver with 11 years of experience, specializing in options and derivatives strategies alongside tax-loss harvesting and retirement income planning. She works at Elk River Wealth Management, which manages about $905 million and offers flat-fee financial planning and investment consulting, catering primarily to high-net-worth clients with a blend of fundamental and technical portfolio analysis.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $3,134,712
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Brian S
CFP®, Series 65
Denver, CO
Peak Financial Advisors
Brian Sells offers expertise in options and derivatives strategies combined with 27 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to manage complex stock options in Denver. His firm provides discretionary portfolio management and in-house tax services with a flat-fee structure, focusing on high-net-worth clients and integrating fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis for diversified, tax-aware portfolios.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $2,189,837
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