Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Logan, UT

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 boost returns, you need an advisor who understands the complex mechanics and tax implications involved. A common mistake is treating these strategies like regular stock trades, which can lead to unexpected losses or tax bills.

  • Strategy suitability. Ask how they determine which options or derivatives fit your goals and risk tolerance, not just what’s popular.
  • Tax treatment expertise. Confirm they explain how gains and losses from these trades affect your taxes, including special rules.
  • Risk management approach. Look for advisors who model potential losses and stress-test your portfolio under different market scenarios.
  • Execution and timing. Inquire about their process for entering and exiting positions to optimize outcomes and control costs.

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Douglas L

Series 63, Series 65

Logan, UT

Simplicity wealth

Douglas Langford is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Langford’s prior experience includes roles at TownSquare Capital, Portside Wealth Group, and Allegis Investment Advisors, among others. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Allegis Advisor Group / Capital Protection & Insurance Services, which sells fixed life insurance, annuities, and securities insurance. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a “fund-of-funds” investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, while offering discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, and a technology platform for advisers.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Passive / index investing Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Values-based investing
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Scott G

Series 63, Series 66

Logan, UT

Triad Wealth Partners, LLC

Scott Grover is a financial advisor with Triad Wealth Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Triad Wealth Partners, he worked at multiple firms including Cambridge Investment Research and Crown Capital Securities. He is also involved in insurance sales, offering life insurance, annuities, disability income, and long-term care products. Triad Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients through a network of independent advisers and a Turnkey Asset Management Platform, providing a range of portfolio management, model portfolios, and financial planning services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by an investment committee and offers diversified strategies across various asset classes.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Nathan B

CFP®, Series 66

Logan, UT

LPL Financial

Nathan Blotter is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Nate Blotter & Associates, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting service. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Melissa M

Series 66

Providence, UT

Guardian Life

Melissa Moss is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. She has two years of industry experience and has previously worked with Park Avenue Securities and One Pacific Financial. Outside of her financial services career, she is involved in songwriting, performing, and music production through Live Gracefully Productions. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client solutions combining discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a digital advisory platform.

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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Brian T

Series 63, Series 66

Logan, UT

Beacon Capital Management, Inc.

Brian Thomson is a financial advisor with Beacon Capital Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sammons Financial Network, Midland National Life Insurance Company, and Cetera Advisors LLC, among others. Beacon Capital Management provides investment advisory services primarily to retail investors through third-party financial intermediaries. The firm offers tactical, data-driven model portfolios focused on ETFs and mutual funds, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and registered investment companies.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting
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Edwina M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Alan T

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Regal Investment Advisors LLC

Alan Toman is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Regal Investment Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Bankers Life. Outside of his advisory role, Toman is active in the insurance sector, offering accident and health insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and traditional life insurance products through American Senior Benefits and as an insurance agent. Regal Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and other registered advisers, serving a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers proprietary and third-party model portfolios across various asset classes, with advisers selecting allocations and granting Regal authority to implement and manage strategies.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Stephen H

Series 65

Plano, TX

Fisher Investments

Stephen Harris is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2023, he worked for Fiba Basketball and East Stroudsburg University. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Executive

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