Seasoned, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Kansas City, MO
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 in your portfolio, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these contracts to protect your investments and seize opportunities. Without deep experience, it's easy to misjudge risk or miss timing nuances that can cost you money. Seasoned advisors bring decades of hands-on knowledge, helping you navigate these strategies with confidence.
- Risk management insight. Ask how they identify and mitigate the unique risks tied to options and derivatives, beyond standard investment risks.
- Strategy customization. Confirm they tailor approaches to your financial goals and market conditions, not just apply generic models.
- Tax implications. Options and derivatives can trigger complex tax events; check how they plan around these to avoid surprises.
- Market timing expertise. Effective use of these instruments often depends on precise timing; inquire about their track record in timing decisions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Wesley H
Series 63, Series 65
Kansas City, MO
Westwood Asset Management, LLC
Wesley Hagens brings 28 years of experience managing options and derivatives strategies in Kansas City, MO, with a focus on both long-term and options trading approaches. As the sole advisor at Westwood Asset Management, he offers personalized portfolio management for a select client base, charging a 1.00% annual fee and combining his independent insurance expertise to address complex risk and tax considerations.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $894,423
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Steven P
Series 65
Kansas City, MO
Atwood & Palmer, Inc.
Steven Palmer brings 30 years of experience managing options and derivatives strategies in Kansas City, MO, supported by his Series 65 license and role at Atwood & Palmer, Inc. His firm serves high-net-worth clients with discretionary accounts, combining fundamental and technical analysis, which distinguishes him through a comprehensive, integrated approach and a 1.00% annual fee on taxable accounts.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $3,813,199
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Mark W
Series 63, Series 65
North Kansas City, MO
Private Client Services, LLC
Mark Wenzl brings 44 years of experience managing options and derivatives strategies in the Kansas City area, supported by his Series 63 and 65 licenses. His firm, Private Client Services, LLC, serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and offers flexible fee structures such as flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from advisors with more limited fee options or client scopes.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $157,643
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Stephen F
Series 63, Series 66
Prairie Village, KS
Sequent Planning, LLC
Stephen Foster brings 26 years of experience and specializes in options and derivatives strategies, along with retirement income and equity compensation tax strategies, making him well-equipped for complex portfolio needs in the Kansas City area. Operating with a flat-fee and negotiable AUM structure at Sequent Planning, LLC, he serves a diverse client base including business owners and executives, offering tailored risk management and diversified investment approaches.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $98,000
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John W
Series 63, Series 65
Fairway, KS
M3Sixty Capital, LLC
John Williams brings over three decades of experience managing complex options and derivatives strategies, supported by his Series 63 and 65 credentials and leadership at M3Sixty Capital, LLC. Unlike advisors focusing on retail clients, he primarily serves institutional mandates with active portfolio management and alternative investments, offering a distinctive approach in the Kansas City area with a 0.80% AUM fee.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $60,513
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