Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Durango, 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 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.

  • Strategy alignment. Confirm how they tailor options strategies to your risk tolerance and investment goals, not just generic approaches.
  • Risk management. Ask how they monitor and adjust positions to protect against market swings and leverage risks.
  • Tax implications. Options can have unique tax treatments; check how they plan around your overall tax situation, especially in Colorado's flat income tax environment.
  • Experience with derivatives. Ensure they have hands-on experience managing various derivatives, not just theoretical knowledge.

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Shaun C

Series 66

Durango, CO

Iron River Capital LLC

Shaun Connolly is a financial advisor with Iron River Capital LLC in Durango, CO, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Regulus Advisors, LLC and has been involved with Connolly Financial LLC since 2009. Outside of advising, he hosts a radio show and serves as an independent licensed insurance producer. Iron River Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans with discretionary, long-term portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines third-party manager selection and held-away asset management with regular client communications.

Annuities General estate planning guidance
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Jeffrey S

Series 63, Series 65

Durango, CO

Prospera Financial Services, inc.

Jeffrey Speicher is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Prospera in 2019. He serves on the board of Durango BMX in Durango, Colorado. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer firm serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through 207 advisors and offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services using multiple delivery platforms and customizable portfolio management options.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Carole R

Series 63, Series 65

Durango, CO

Prasad Wealth Partners

Carole Rominger is a financial advisor at Prasad Wealth Partners with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors and Osaic Advisory Services. Prasad Wealth Partners provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, family offices, trusts, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and institutional plan sponsors. The firm primarily uses fundamental analysis with a long-term orientation and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, corporate bonds, and alternative products.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kenneth D

CFP®, Series 66

Durango, CO

Western Wealth Management LLC

Kenneth Duncan is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Western Wealth Management LLC since 2016 and also has a tenure at LPL Financial dating back to 2014. Western Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates a decentralized network of investment adviser representatives, combining firm-designed models with access to multiple third-party programs and a broad range of strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Options & derivatives strategies
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Michael T

CFP®, Series 63

Durango, CO

Family Financial Solutions Group, LLC

Michael Tyler is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Family Financial Solutions Group, LLC since 2014. He is also the owner of McCannon, Tyler & Associates, LLC, where he has worked since 2011. Family Financial Solutions Group provides fee-based, custom investment advisory services primarily to high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages client portfolios on a non-discretionary basis, employing a tactical allocation approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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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 with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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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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