CFP®-certified, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Las Vegas, NV
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 options or use derivatives to manage risk or enhance returns, you need an advisor who understands the complex strategies and tax implications involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or tax surprises that could have been avoided. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, adding a solid foundation to their options knowledge.
- Strategy suitability. Confirm how they evaluate whether options fit your risk tolerance and financial goals, not just their potential for quick gains.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they handle the federal tax treatment of options and derivatives, since Nevada has no state income tax but federal rules still apply.
- Risk management approach. Look for advisors who explain how they monitor and adjust positions to protect your portfolio from large swings.
- Experience with complex trades. Inquire about their comfort with multi-leg options strategies and how they educate you on potential outcomes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ellen G
CFP®, Series 66
Las Vegas, NV
&PARTNERS
Ellen Guerra's CFP® certification and eight years of experience, combined with her expertise in options and derivatives strategies, make her well-equipped to handle complex trading needs in Las Vegas. Working at the large firm &Partners, she offers flat-fee financial planning and serves diverse clients including retirement plans and private business owners, distinguishing her with a broad service scope and customized advisory models.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $384,909
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Michelle K
CFP®, Series 66
Las Vegas, NV
The Investment Counsel Company
Michelle Konstantarakis offers expertise in options and derivatives strategies combined with CFP® certification, making her well-equipped to handle complex trades and risk management in Las Vegas. With 20 years of experience at The Investment Counsel Company, she serves high-net-worth clients through a 1.50% AUM fee and hourly consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a diversified investment approach.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $5,236,093
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Rebecca B
CFP®, Series 63
Las Vegas, NV
Strategic Portfolio Advisors
Rebecca Buckley brings 44 years of experience and CFP® certification to managing options and derivatives strategies in Las Vegas, combining retirement income planning and tax-loss harvesting expertise. Her firm offers flat-fee financial planning and independent asset management using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, with a focus on non-discretionary management, distinguishing her from advisors with more traditional fee structures or discretionary approaches.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $1,021,661
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Patricia Y
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Las Vegas, NV
Simon Quick Advisors, LLC
Patricia Yeager's 20 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to handle complex options and derivatives strategies in Las Vegas, with a focus on high-net-worth clients and flat-fee structures. Her firm, Simon Quick Advisors, offers diversified investment approaches and integrated tax and back-office services, distinguishing her from others by combining comprehensive wealth management with specialized options expertise.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $7,706,794
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Joel H
CFP®, Series 65
Summerlin, NV
Ankerstar Wealth, LLC
Joel Hanson offers expertise in options and derivatives strategies combined with CFP® certification, making him capable of addressing complex trading and tax considerations in Las Vegas. His firm, Ankerstar Wealth, LLC, serves high-net-worth individuals and businesses with a flat-fee planning structure and employs Riskalyze for risk assessment, distinguishing him from advisors with purely commission-based models.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $471,980
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