CFP®-certified, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Massachusetts
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 how these contracts affect your overall tax and investment picture. A common mistake is treating options like regular stocks, which can lead to unexpected tax bills or missed opportunities.
- Tax implications of options. Confirm how they handle the complex tax rules around options, including the 'millionaire's tax' surtax on high incomes in Massachusetts.
- Risk management strategies. Ask how they balance potential gains with the unique risks that options and derivatives carry.
- Integration with your portfolio. Look for advisors who consider how options fit with your other investments and financial goals, not just as standalone trades.
- Experience with derivatives types. Check if they have practical knowledge of the specific options and derivatives you use, such as calls, puts, or futures.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Robert G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Marlborough, MA
Mariner
Robert Gustafson Jr. is well-equipped to assist with options and derivatives strategies, leveraging his CFP® certification and 21 years of industry experience, including expertise in private and alternative investments. Based in Marlborough, MA, he operates within Mariner Wealth, a large firm managing nearly $98.6 billion, offering flat-fee and hourly pricing options, and serving high-net-worth clients with a focus on values-based and socially responsible investing.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Margaret W
CFP®, Series 65
Boston, MA
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Margaret Watson is equipped to assist with options and derivatives strategies in Massachusetts, leveraging her CFP® certification and five years of industry experience. She works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, a large firm known for its tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that blends active and passive strategies, serving high-net-worth clients with flat-fee options, which may appeal to those seeking comprehensive portfolio integration and specialized financial planning.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Joseph M
CFP®, Series 63
Hingham, MA
AFG Fiduciary Services
Joseph McCarthy's 43 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, especially for high-net-worth clients in Massachusetts. His firm, AFG Fiduciary Services, offers discretionary portfolio management with a long-term, fundamental-analysis approach and flexible fee structures including flat fees and asset-based charges, distinguishing him from advisors with more limited fee options or less comprehensive services.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $1,028,431
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Christopher W
CFP®
Boston, MA
Modera Wealth Management, LLC
Christopher White's 14 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, including their tax implications and risk management. Based in Boston, he offers flat-fee and asset-based pricing through Modera Wealth Management, a firm known for its allocation-driven approach and ESG integration, serving high-net-worth clients with diverse investment needs.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $2,734,927
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Joseph C
CFP®, Series 65
Baltimore, MD
Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC
Joseph Colman is equipped to assist with options and derivatives strategies, leveraging his CFP® certification and six years of experience, including roles at JP Morgan and Kenyon College. His firm, Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC, serves high-net-worth clients with a fundamentally oriented, global buy-and-hold investment approach, offering fixed-fee and retainer financial planning services, which may appeal to those seeking transparent, project-based advisory arrangements in Massachusetts.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,515,175
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