Large-firm, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Hawaii
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 have complex options or derivatives positions, you need an advisor who understands how these contracts can affect your overall portfolio risk and tax situation. A common mistake is treating options like regular stocks, which can lead to unexpected losses or missed opportunities. Large-firm advisors often have access to extensive research and resources, which can benefit your strategy.
- Risk management expertise. Confirm how they assess the unique risks options and derivatives introduce, beyond standard investment risks.
- Tax implications knowledge. Ask how they handle the tax treatment of options gains and losses, which can be more complex than regular securities.
- Strategy integration. See if they incorporate options strategies into your broader financial plan, rather than managing them in isolation.
- Execution capabilities. Large firms may offer advanced trading platforms; check how this supports timely and efficient options transactions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sean C
CFP®, Series 66
Torrance, CA
EP Wealth Advisors
Sean Cartin's 15 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage complex options and derivatives strategies effectively, integrating them into broader financial plans. Working with EP Wealth Advisors, a large, fee-only firm offering discretionary portfolio management and tax preparation, he provides comprehensive services that may offer more extensive resources and support compared to smaller firms, with a fee structure including higher-than-discretionary AUM rates and hourly consulting fees up to $500.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $2,135,029
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Nickolas L
CFP®, Series 65
Kaneohe, HI
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Nickolas Locicero specializes in options and derivatives strategies within a large firm setting in Hawaii, making him capable of managing complex options positions and their associated risks and tax implications. Mercer Global Advisors emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory, and Nickolas serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure, offering a blend of advanced strategy integration and accessible fee options compared to other advisors in the region.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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Joy O
Series 66
Ookala, HI
Mariner
Joy Oh specializes in options and derivatives strategies within a large-firm setting, making her well-equipped to manage complex positions and their associated risks and tax implications. With 13 years of experience, a Series 66 designation, and a flat-fee structure, she serves high-net-worth clients and integrates values-based investing, distinguishing her approach from others in Hawaii's large-firm advisors.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Mark S
Series 63, Series 65
Lahaina, HI
Fisher Investments
Mark Shaber's expertise in options and derivatives strategies is supported by 39 years of industry experience and his role at Fisher Investments, a large firm known for its quantitative and qualitative research combined with tax-aware strategies. Serving high-net-worth clients, he offers active portfolio management and tax-loss harvesting, differentiating him with a comprehensive approach to integrating options strategies within broader financial plans and a 1.50% AUM fee structure.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $1,664,526
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Sage C
Series 65
Honolulu, HI
Brookstone Capital Management LLC
Sage Capone is equipped to manage complex options and derivatives strategies in Hawaii through his role at Brookstone Capital Management, a large firm offering extensive discretionary investment management and a turnkey asset management platform. With nine years of experience and a Series 65 designation, he provides flat-fee and negotiable AUM fee structures, serving a diverse client base including corporations and retirement plans, which may offer broader strategic integration compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $231,028
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