Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Gloversville, NY

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 tax implications involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or tax bills that erode your gains.

  • Strategy alignment. Confirm how they tailor options and derivatives approaches to your risk tolerance and financial goals, not just generic investment advice.
  • Tax impact awareness. Ask how they handle the unique tax treatment of options, including potential estate tax cliffs that can trigger large bills.
  • Risk management focus. Ensure they explain how they monitor and adjust positions to protect your portfolio from sudden market moves.
  • Experience with derivatives. Look for advisors who demonstrate a deep understanding of various derivatives beyond basic options, reflecting real-world application.

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Allan M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Johnstown, NY

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA a Limited Partner

Allan MacVean is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with United Planners' Financial Services of America since 2020 and previously worked at SSN Advisory Inc and Securities Service Network for nine years. Outside of his advisory work, MacVean serves as a deacon at Crossroads Community Church and has a long history as a substitute bus driver for local school districts. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse clientele including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Established Professionals
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Peter P

Series 65

Gloversville, NY

Conservative Equity Investment Advisors

Peter Psaras is the sole advisor at Conservative Equity Investment Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include working at Sia Capital Management Inc. and operating several businesses such as Mycroft Mall LLC, which runs an online retail directory, and Mycroft Research LLC. He is also a compensated part-time writer for Seeking Alpha, where he publishes articles on stocks, politics, and the economy. Conservative Equity Investment Advisors, registered as Mycroft Research LLC, offers discretionary portfolio management and creates individualized Investment Policy Statements for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and family trusts. The firm focuses exclusively on publicly traded equities, using a proprietary algorithm to guide long-term stock selection while maintaining weekly portfolio reviews under discretionary authority.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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Donald S

Series 63

Gloversville, NY

LPL Financial

Donald Stanyon Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2000. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a non-variable insurance business specializing in long-term care and term insurance through a local general agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides access to financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

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

CFP®, Series 66

Gloversville, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing

Steffen Hellert is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently associated with Wells Fargo Clearing. He has held roles at Key Investment Services LLC prior to joining Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Katelyn S

Series 66

Loudonville, NY

Key Investment Services LLC

Katelyn Sager is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and previously worked at KeyBank and Deli and Brew. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and integrates services from affiliated KeyCorp entities.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Retired Values-based 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, 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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