Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Farmington, NM

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. The top matches here include CFP®-certified advisors, meaning they have formal training in financial planning alongside their options knowledge.

  • Strategy clarity. Ask how they explain the risks and rewards of different options strategies in plain terms.
  • Risk management focus. Confirm they have a plan to protect your portfolio from sudden market moves.
  • Tax implications. Options can trigger complex tax events; check how they help you navigate these.
  • Experience with derivatives. Look for examples of how they've used derivatives to meet client goals, 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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Rhonda M

Series 63, Series 65

Farmington, NM

LPL Financial

Rhonda Murphy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Farmington, NM, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and SJI Financial Services, Inc. Murphy also performs notary services as an additional business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad platform offering advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional programs.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Trice S

Series 66

Farmington, NM

Merrill

Trice Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Merrill in Farmington, NM. Prior to Merrill, Smith worked at Bank of America, N.A., and has experience with organizations including Sequoia Football Club, It's Alive Kombucha, and Lost Coast Gardeners. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Matthew S

Series 66

Farmington, NM

Raymond James Financial

Matthew Symonds is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Farmington, NM, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2005 and is also the president of Dunkirk Strand Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small farm growing alfalfa and mixed grass hay and serves as president and CEO of Skylarker's Inc., a nonprofit organization associated with aviation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing detailed risk profiling and analytical tools. The firm supports a large advisor network and offers specialized programs, including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Farmington, NM

Morgan Stanley

Jeanine Kelly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Farmington, New Mexico, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Kelly serves on several local boards, including as 1st Vice President (Programs) of the Four Corners Federated Republican Women and city councilor for Farmington. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance

Dennis G

Series 63, Series 66

Farmington, NM

Edward Jones

Dennis Gross is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Farmington, NM, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than 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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