Seasoned, 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're managing complex options or derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of these contracts and their risks. Without deep experience, it's easy to misprice risk or overlook tax implications that can cost you.
- Risk management expertise. Confirm how they assess and hedge the unique risks tied to your options and derivatives positions.
- Tax strategy insight. Ask how they handle the tax treatment of gains and losses from derivatives, which can differ from regular investments.
- Experience with strategy types. Check if they have worked with the specific options strategies you use, like spreads or collars, not just basic calls and puts.
- Market condition adaptation. See how they adjust strategies when volatility or interest rates shift, as these factors heavily impact derivatives pricing.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kurt S
Series 63, Series 65
Kokomo, IN
Creative Financial Designs, Inc.
Kurt Supe's 26 years of experience and focus on options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage complex contracts and their associated risks in Indiana. His firm, Creative Financial Designs, offers a model-driven investment approach with specialties in ESG and religious/faith-focused investing, providing flexible fee structures including hourly and retainer options, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored financial planning and tax strategy insight.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $275,989
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Carey Y
Series 63, Series 65
Crown Point, IN
Equity Services, inc.
Carey Yukich's 24 years of experience and focus on options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage complex contracts and their risks in Indiana. Operating within Equity Services, Inc., a large firm offering both proprietary and third-party investment platforms, he provides flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse client base including individuals and trusts, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or different fee structures.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $221,971
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Danielle H
Series 63, Series 66
Crown Point, IN
Prospera Financial Services, inc.
Danielle Helfrich's 23 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make her well-equipped to manage complex contracts and their associated risks in Indiana. As an independent advisor at Prospera Financial Services, she offers flat-fee planning options and serves a diverse client base, benefiting from her firm's $12.4 billion assets under management and customizable portfolio solutions, distinguishing her from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $681,918
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Ritchie H
Series 63, Series 65
Lafayette, IN
Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.
Ritchie Hoffman brings 22 years of experience managing options and derivatives strategies, making him well-equipped to handle complex risk and tax considerations in Indiana. His firm, BFC PLANNING, Inc., serves a diverse client base with flat-fee and asset-based pricing options, offering financial planning and portfolio management without futures or hedge fund advice, which may appeal to clients seeking a broad but focused approach.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $265,151
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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 complex options and derivatives strategies effectively, including risk management and tax considerations. Based in Indianapolis with The Huntington Investment Company, a large firm managing $6.3 billion, he offers a 2.00% AUM fee for GPS Premier Separate Account clients, blending seasoned expertise with access to diverse investment models and a broad client service platform.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $471,167
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