Seasoned, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Glendale, CA
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 hold options and derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and tax implications involved. A common mistake is underestimating how these strategies affect your overall portfolio and tax situation.
- Risk management expertise. Confirm how they assess and mitigate the unique risks options and derivatives introduce to your investments.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they handle the often complicated tax treatment of options gains and losses in your planning.
- Strategy integration. Look for advisors who weave options and derivatives strategies into your broader financial goals, not as isolated trades.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors bring years of navigating market cycles and regulatory changes affecting these instruments, which can benefit your planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Frederick F
Series 63
Glendale, CA
Secure Asset Management, L.L.C.
Frederick Feliciano brings 31 years of experience in options and derivatives strategies, offering expertise in income planning and risk management in Glendale, CA. His firm, Secure Asset Management, serves both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth individuals with discretionary investment management and a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, charging up to 2% annually with negotiable fees.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $302,612
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Doron K
Series 63
La Canada, CA
Carnegie Wealth Management LLC
Doron Kochavi's 44 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications these instruments entail. Operating from La Canada, CA, he offers active portfolio management with a fee structure up to 1.75% annually, blending fundamental, technical, and quantitative analyses, which distinguishes him from other seasoned advisors in the Glendale area.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $433,333
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Michael W
Series 63, Series 65
Mission Viejo, CA
International Assets Investment Management, LLC
Michael Walker's 26 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications these instruments entail. Operating from La Crescenta Blvd., CA, he offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM-based pricing through International Assets Investment Management, LLC, which emphasizes customized, long-term portfolio construction integrating mutual funds, ETFs, and equities.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $423,553
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John C
Series 63, Series 65
Burbank, CA
Pursuit Wealth Management
John Ceurvorst brings 26 years of experience managing options and derivatives strategies, integrating these complex instruments into income and retirement planning. Based in nearby Burbank, CA, he offers negotiable fees up to 2.5% annually and serves a diverse client base including trusts and charitable organizations, distinguishing him with a broad discretionary management approach.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $190,487
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Craig W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
La Canada, CA
Diversify Advisory Services, LLC
Craig Watanabe brings 42 years of experience and specializes in options and derivatives strategies, making him well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications of these instruments. Operating from La Canada, CA, he offers flat-fee and hourly pricing through Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, which employs a tactical diversification approach and serves a broad client base including business owners and executives.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $837,592
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