Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Los Alamos, NM

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 mechanics and risks involved. Without deep expertise, you might face unexpected losses or strategies that don’t align with your goals.

  • Strategy suitability. Confirm how they evaluate whether options or derivatives fit your financial situation and risk tolerance.
  • Risk management approach. Ask how they monitor and adjust positions to protect your portfolio from sudden market moves.
  • Tax implications. Options and derivatives can have unique tax treatments; check how they handle reporting and planning.
  • Experience with derivatives. Look for advisors who have navigated various market cycles using these tools, not just theoretical knowledge.

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Nancy Q

Series 66

Los Alamos, NM

Raymond James Financial

Nancy Quartey is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Los Alamos, NM, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Macy's, SoCal Real Estate Group, and the US Embassy in Paris. She also serves as a Client Relationship Manager at Wiemann Wealth. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors and advisory firms.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Douglas M

Series 66

Los Alamos, NM

Edward Jones

Douglas Mowrer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Los Alamos, NM, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America NA, Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ben B

Series 66

Los Alamos, NM

Cetera

Ben Bouman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera's institutional firm in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Bouman serves as an officer and backup bartender for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, a nonprofit charitable fraternal organization, and works as a snowboard instructor at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kristy W

Series 63, Series 65

Los Alamos, NM

Raymond James & Associates

Kristy Wade is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. in Los Alamos, NM, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2013, with a two-year tenure at Keel Point LLC in between. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner and owner of Megiddo Solutions LLC, a government contracting business where she assists with financial reporting and bookkeeping. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Laura L

CFP®, AAMS®

Abiquiu, NM

The Tiny House Adviser

Solo Women Finances Laura Lynch, CFP® supports solo women as they integrate financial security with their personal values. Laura understands that financial decisions are about more than money. She helps women feel confident by serving as a thinking partner empowering their best life - whether in a van, tiny home, co-housing or right-sized space. Coast Financial Independence Laura Lynch, CFP® guides clients through the process of downsizing to create financial independence. She provides flat-fee limited-scope planning customized around the specifics of gap / travel income, career transition, tiny home finances and debt-free goals. Laura knows the deep change of being mortgage-free and offers a custom roadmap for this lifestyle. Tiny House Retirement Laura Lynch, CFP® helps retirees, already within the tiny home movement, achieve their specific planning goals. She includes (optional) investment management in a flat planning fee. She offers three values-aligned themes to choose from: traditional, structured and impact. Laura helps those intentionally leaving a smaller footprint, make a bigger impact. The Tiny House Adviser LLC, Laura’s firm, is a fee-only fiduciary financial planning firm guiding others on the path to financial freedom through alternative and tiny living.

Cash flow / budgeting Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner Childfree Single Women Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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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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