Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in El Paso, 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 options or use derivatives to manage risk or enhance returns, you need an advisor who understands the complex strategies and potential pitfalls involved. A common mistake is underestimating how these tools can amplify losses if not managed carefully.

  • Strategy suitability. Confirm how they assess whether options or derivatives fit your overall financial goals and risk tolerance.
  • Risk management approach. Ask how they monitor and adjust positions to prevent outsized losses during market swings.
  • Tax implications. Options and derivatives can create complex tax events; check how they plan for federal taxes and consider property tax impacts in Texas.
  • Experience with derivatives. Inquire about their track record handling multi-leg strategies and derivatives beyond basic calls and puts.

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Miguel H

Series 66

El Paso, TX

J.P. Morgan Securities

Miguel Huerta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work experience includes over a decade in the beverage industry before joining J.P. Morgan in 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Matthew T

Series 63, Series 65

El Paso, TX

First Command Advisory Services

Matthew Turner is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in El Paso, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Keller Williams as a realtor, where he continues to assist clients in buying, selling, or renting properties alongside his advisory role. His background also includes positions at Sprint and the University of Texas at El Paso. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs utilizing model portfolios managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Self-Employed Young Professionals
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Kenneth H

Series 63

El Paso, TX

Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp

Kenneth Hewitt Sr. is a financial advisor with Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp in El Paso, TX, holding a Series 63 designation and having 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC and Western International Securities, Inc., and owns Hewitt Planning Services, a fee-based investment and insurance business he has operated since 1994. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party advisors. The firm employs strategic asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis and integrates a network of affiliated financial entities and service providers within its platform.

Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Robert S

Series 63, Series 65

El Paso, TX

Independent Financial Group, LLC

Robert Sweet is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in El Paso, TX. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial, and CUNA Brokerage Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in several business activities including insurance services, tax preparation, and document notarization. Independent Financial Group, LLC serves a broad client base with investment advisory and brokerage services, offering financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs a mix of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client risk profiles and operates as both a broker-dealer and investment adviser.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Thomas C

Series 63, Series 66

El Paso, TX

Carson Wealth

Thomas Chaney is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of advising, he serves as trustee for family trusts and operates a life insurance and annuity business through Chaney & Associates Financial Planning, LLC. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through a large network of advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, employing an Investment Committee to manage model portfolios and providing tailored solutions including alternative investments and third-party sub-advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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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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