Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Duluth, MN

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 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.

  • Strategy clarity. Ask how they explain the risks and rewards of different options strategies in plain terms.
  • Risk management focus. Confirm they have a clear plan to protect your portfolio from sharp market moves.
  • Tax implications. Options can trigger complex tax events; check how they help you navigate these.
  • Experience with derivatives. Look for advisors who have managed options in various market conditions, not just theoretical knowledge.

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

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David L

Series 63, Series 65

Duluth, MN

Raymond James & Associates

David Letourneau is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Duluth, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes significant tenures at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of advising, he pursues painting as a hobby and has sold a painting. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles, municipal advisory services, and affiliated research and asset management options.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kyle N

Series 63, Series 65

Duluth, MN

Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC

Kyle Ness is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Diversified Investors Securities Corp. and Diversified since 2011. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed and non-discretionary investment advice programs focused on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement planning. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model portfolios and operates with a large client base supported by 301 advisors.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning
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Tyler M

Series 65

Duluth, MN

Maris Wealth Management LLC

Tyler Madill is a financial advisor at Maris Wealth Management LLC in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Maris Wealth Management in 2022, he worked at JMR Financial Group, Inc. from 2019 to 2022. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the golf industry. Maris Wealth Management provides portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and assists small businesses with retirement plan setup and maintenance. The firm combines investment advisory services with in-house tax preparation, accounting, and business consulting support.

Options & derivatives strategies Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General tax planning
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Kevin P

Series 66

Duluth, MN

Thrivent Investment Management

Kevin Pilon is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Duluth, MN, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Pilon provides occasional cantoring at funerals and serves on the stewardship council at St. Benedict Catholic Parish. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Business ownership considerations
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Nicholas G

Series 66

Duluth, MN

Edward Jones

Nicholas Garramone is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Duluth, MN, where he has worked for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head baseball coach at Marshall High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and maintaining a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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