Large-firm, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Kansas
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 hold options and derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and tax implications involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or tax bills that could have been minimized. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and specialized teams, which can benefit your strategy.
- Risk management focus. Confirm how they assess and mitigate the unique risks of options and derivatives, not just general investment risk.
- Tax strategy integration. Ask how they handle the tax treatment of derivatives, including timing and reporting nuances.
- Experience with complex positions. Look for advisors who can explain managing multi-leg options trades and derivatives beyond simple calls and puts.
- Coordination with other assets. Ensure they consider how your derivatives fit within your overall portfolio and financial goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Nancy L
Series 63, Series 65
Overland Park, KS
Mariner
Nancy Lott's expertise in options and derivatives strategies is supported by her 23 years of experience and her role at Mariner, a large wealth management firm managing nearly $98.6 billion in assets. She offers flat-fee and hourly fee structures, catering to high-net-worth clients, and integrates tax services and financial planning, which can be crucial for managing the complex risks and tax implications of derivatives within a broader portfolio context.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Tyson S
Series 63, Series 66
Topeka, KS
AE Wealth Management, LLC
Tyson Schmitt's 13 years of experience and Series 63 and 66 credentials equip him to handle options and derivatives strategies, with expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners. Operating within AE Wealth Management, a large SEC-registered firm offering model portfolios and discretionary asset management, he provides flat-fee and negotiable AUM fee structures, serving a diverse client base including trusts and businesses in Topeka, KS.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $387,358
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Drew S
Series 65
Overland Park, KS
CWM, LLC
Drew Schlipman is equipped to assist with options and derivatives strategies through his role at CWM, LLC, a large firm offering comprehensive asset management and financial planning services. With a flat-fee structure and experience serving diverse clients including high-net-worth families and institutions, he brings a collaborative approach supported by an Investment Committee and technology partners, distinguishing him from advisors with less firm-level resources or narrower client focus.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $875,860
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Peter K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lawrence, KS
Allworth financial, L.P.
Peter Knutson's expertise in options and derivatives strategies is supported by his 32 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications involved. Based in Lawrence, KS, he works with Allworth Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning and a broad range of services including active portfolio management and ESG investing, which may provide a more comprehensive approach compared to other advisors.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $1,119,636
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Kenneth S
Series 63, Series 65
Wichita, KS
&PARTNERS
Kenneth Schmiedbauer's 42 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to handle complex risk and tax considerations in this area. Working at the large firm 6PARTNERS, he offers flat-fee and hourly consulting options, serving a diverse client base including retirement plans and private businesses, which may provide broader resources and specialized support compared to other advisors in Kansas.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $384,909
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