Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Hereford, 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 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.

  • Strategy alignment. Confirm how they tailor options strategies to your risk tolerance and investment goals, not just generic trading advice.
  • Risk management focus. Ask how they monitor and adjust positions to protect against market swings and leverage risks.
  • Tax implications. Since Texas has no state income tax but significant property taxes, check how they incorporate federal tax effects and local tax considerations into your options planning.
  • Experience with derivatives. Ensure they have a track record managing complex derivatives, not just basic stock or bond portfolios.

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Joe G

Series 63, Series 65

Hereford, TX

Valic Financial Advisors

Joe Green is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2018 and previously spent three years with Davidson Oil Company, where he continues to serve as a part-time project consultant. Outside of finance, he has also worked seasonally in retail customer service. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors and utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts with third-party model managers.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Julian C

Series 65, Series 66

Hereford, TX

Ironwood Investment Group LLC

Julian Castro is an advisor at Ironwood Investment Group LLC with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and also works as an assistant manager at Walmart in Hereford, TX. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Amigos and has been a full-time student since 2015. Ironwood Investment Group LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and investment strategies, including long-term holdings and option writing, and currently reports no assets under management.

Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting

Donald P

Series 66

Hereford, TX

LPL Financial

Donald Pittman Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years and operated his own CPA practice for one year. Outside of advising, Pittman serves as Agent of Record for a friend’s ranch and is involved in executive decisions for a family real estate business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

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

Kevin K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Hereford, TX

Edward Jones

Kevin Knight is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hereford, TX, where he has worked since 2002, accumulating 23 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in the Knight Family Partnership, involved with ranch land and mineral income in Era, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across the United States. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Retirement withdrawal strategies Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Larry L

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Canyon, TX

Cetera

Larry Lee is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 39 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, VOYA Financial Advisors, and operates his own firm, Lee Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in grassland management through Triple Lee Enterprises LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers with flexible program structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy 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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