CFP®-certified, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Florida
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 in options and derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex tax and risk implications that come with these strategies. Without specialized knowledge, it's easy to overlook how these instruments affect your overall tax bill and portfolio risk.
- Federal tax focus. Since Florida has no state income tax, ask how they optimize your federal tax exposure related to options and derivatives.
- Risk management insight. Confirm they assess how derivatives impact your portfolio's risk profile, not just potential returns.
- Homestead protection awareness. Florida's strong homestead laws can affect your asset protection; see how they incorporate this into your planning.
- Experience with complex strategies. Look for advisors who explain how they handle assignment, expiration, and margin calls in your options trades.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Tucker H
CFP®, Series 65
Sarasota, FL
Mariner
Tucker Horsley is a CFP®-certified advisor in Sarasota, FL, specializing in options and derivatives strategies with a focus on private and alternative investments. Working at Mariner Wealth, a large firm managing nearly $99 billion, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, serving high-net-worth clients. His background as a founder and executive adds practical insight, distinguishing him from peers with similar specialties.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Michaelangelo D
CFP®, Series 66
Stamford, CT
New Edge Wealth
Michaelangelo Dooley's 14 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, particularly for high-net-worth clients in Florida. His firm, New Edge Wealth, offers a diversified investment approach with alternative exposures and negotiates tiered asset-based fees alongside fixed financial planning fees, distinguishing him from advisors with more standardized fee structures or narrower client focuses.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $5,203,239
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Roger K
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Boca Raton, FL
Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC
Roger Kalina's 33 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to navigate the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, including federal tax implications and risk management in Florida's unique legal environment. His firm employs a multi-manager investment approach and serves a diverse client base with flat-fee and hourly pricing options, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with flexible fee structures and comprehensive wealth management services.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $2,091,871
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Karen K
CFP®, Series 65
Venice, FL
Grimes & Company
Karen Kelly's expertise in options and derivatives strategies, combined with her CFP® certification and five years of industry experience, equips her to navigate the complex tax and risk considerations specific to Florida investors. Operating within Grimes & Company, which manages $5.6 billion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, she provides flat-fee advanced planning for clients with less than $1 million AUM, catering especially to high-net-worth individuals seeking tailored investment approaches.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,579,649
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Richard R
CFP®, Series 63
Naples, FL
Brookstone Capital Management LLC
Richard Ringgold's 16 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, including tax and risk considerations relevant to Florida investors. Affiliated with Brookstone Capital Management, a large SEC-registered firm offering flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing, he serves a diverse clientele including executives and business owners, providing active portfolio management and sustainable investing expertise alongside specialized options strategies.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $231,028
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