Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Mayfield, KY

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 involved. Without deep expertise, it's easy to misprice risk or overlook how these tools affect your overall portfolio.

  • Strategy suitability. Confirm how they evaluate whether options or derivatives fit your financial goals and risk tolerance.
  • Risk management approach. Ask how they monitor and adjust positions to prevent unexpected losses.
  • Tax implications. Options and derivatives can have unique tax treatments; check how they plan around these rules.
  • Experience with derivatives. Look for advisors who can explain past scenarios where derivatives improved client outcomes, not just theoretical knowledge.

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Patrick F

Series 66

Benton, KY

LPL Financial

Patrick Flanary is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Benton, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at INVEST Financial Corp. from 2016 to 2018. Flanary is also associated with Community Financial Services Bank since 2016. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

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

Series 66

Benton, KY

Raymond James Financial

Kayla Barrett is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining Raymond James in 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an LLC that holds a property she leases, previously used as her office at Edward Jones. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and uses advanced analytical tools to support client goals, while also engaging in specialized programs such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Mayfield, KY

Edward Jones

Edward Fitz Gerald is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in a farm and an aviation business in Kentucky. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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

CFP®, Series 65

Mayfield, KY

Fire Wealth Management, LLC

Michelle Neiswender is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently with Fire Wealth Management, LLC and is also the sole member of Focused Tax Partners, LLC, a tax preparation business. Prior to joining Fire Wealth Management, she worked for Fox & Company Wealth Management for 13 years. Fire Wealth Management serves individual clients including high-net-worth households, medical professional families, small businesses, and certain retirement plans. The firm offers fee-only comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management with an emphasis on passive, plan-driven strategies supported by ongoing reviews and implementation.

Retirement income strategy Income planning General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting General estate planning guidance Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Young Families Mid-Career Professionals
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Jamison I

Series 63, Series 65

Mayfield, KY

HBW Advisory Services LLC

Jamison Imhoff is a financial advisor at HBW Advisory Services LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with multiple firms including Elite Marketing Group and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory roles, he is the owner and creator of an internet podcast focused on gaming and entertainment. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets, providing financial planning, asset management, and consulting to individuals, families, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a blended investment approach using risk tolerance assessments, third-party money managers, and multi-manager diversification, and serves a high volume of clients across retail, institutional, and intermediary channels.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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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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