CFP®-certified, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Indiana
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 risks and tax implications involved. Without specialized knowledge, it's easy to misprice risk or overlook how these strategies affect your overall portfolio.
- Risk management expertise. Confirm how they assess and hedge the unique risks that options and derivatives introduce.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they handle the often complicated tax treatment of gains and losses from these instruments.
- Strategy integration. Look for advisors who consider how options fit within your broader financial goals, not just as isolated trades.
- Experience with Indiana rules. Since Indiana has a flat state income tax and lower living costs, check how they tailor planning to your local tax and budget environment.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jon S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Indianapolis, IN
Ameriprise
Jon Short's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, including risk and tax considerations, for clients in Indiana. Operating within The Huntington Investment Company, a large firm with $6.3 billion in assets, he offers access to a model-driven platform and diverse investment models, differentiating him from advisors at smaller firms or with less extensive resources.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Mickey O
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Kokomo, IN
Creative Financial Designs, Inc.
Mickey Owens is well-equipped to assist with options and derivatives strategies in Indiana, leveraging over 40 years of experience and CFP® certification. His firm, Creative Financial Designs, offers modular financial planning and discretionary investment management, including Biblical Responsible Investing, with flexible fee structures ranging from hourly to retainer and AUM-based fees, distinguishing him through a blend of extensive expertise and diverse client services.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $275,989
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Lindsey W
CFP®, Series 65
Indianapolis, IN
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Lindsey Weber is a CFP®-certified advisor in Indianapolis with 10 years of experience specializing in options and derivatives strategies, private investments, and active portfolio management. She works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach, offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, which may suit those seeking comprehensive wealth advisory services in Indiana.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Brandon R
CFP®, Series 65
Evansville, IN
Donaldson Capital Management LLC
Brandon Roop is well-equipped to assist with options and derivatives strategies in Indiana, leveraging 15 years of experience and CFP® certification to manage complex risks and tax implications. His firm, Donaldson Capital Management LLC, offers a flat-fee structure with comprehensive financial planning, serving high-net-worth clients through tailored portfolios that integrate fundamental, technical, and statistical analysis, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional fee models or less specialized investment approaches.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $1,683,823
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David G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Indianapolis, IN
Allworth financial, L.P.
David Gilreath's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, including risk and tax considerations, tailored to Indiana's tax environment. Operating within Allworth Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he serves a diverse clientele with customized investment programs and integrates options strategies within broader financial goals, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $1,119,636
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