CFP®-certified, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Memphis, TN
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 portfolio and tax situation. Without this expertise, you might overlook risks or tax consequences that can reduce your returns.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including complex investment strategies like options and derivatives.
- Risk management focus. Ask how they assess the potential downside of your options positions and protect your portfolio from unexpected market moves.
- Tax implications. Confirm they understand how options gains and losses impact your federal tax bill, especially since Tennessee does not tax investment income.
- Strategy alignment. Check how they integrate options strategies with your broader financial goals, not just as isolated trades.
- Experience with derivatives. Inquire about their track record managing various derivatives to ensure they can handle your specific needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Naishee S
CFP®, CFA®
Memphis, TN
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Naishee Shah, based in Memphis, TN, is CFP® and CFA® certified, specializing in options and derivatives strategies with a focus on high-net-worth clients. Working at Mercer Global Advisors, a large firm known for a globally diversified investment approach and tax management strategies, she offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, distinguishing her from advisors with different fee structures or firm sizes.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $2,214,259
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Patrick S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Memphis, TN
Alden investment Group
Patrick Sirayathorn's expertise in options and derivatives strategies, combined with his CFP® certification and 13 years of experience, equips him to manage complex portfolios in Memphis, TN. His firm, Alden Investment Advisors, offers a low annual reporting fee of 0.05% and serves diverse clients including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with customized asset allocations.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $238,852
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Andrew G
CFP®, Series 66
Memphis, TN
LoneTree Wealth Management
Andrew Gilbert's CFP® certification and decade of experience equip him to manage options and derivatives strategies effectively in Memphis, TN. At LoneTree Wealth Management, he offers a 1.00% AUM fee and serves individuals, trusts, and businesses with customized portfolios using fundamental and cyclical analysis, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on direct securities or insurance.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $495,625
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Larry K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Memphis, TN
Nations Financial Group, Inc.
Larry Karban's 42 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage options and derivatives strategies effectively in Memphis, TN. At Nations Financial Group, he offers both discretionary and flat-fee consulting services, serving a diverse clientele with tailored portfolio management and proprietary model portfolios, distinguishing him from advisors with less varied fee structures and client bases.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $832,461
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Patrick O
CFP®, Series 63
Memphis, TN
Kelman Lazarov Inc
Patrick O'hearn, a CFP® with nine years of experience in Memphis, specializes in options and derivatives strategies alongside tax-loss harvesting and retirement plans for business owners. His firm, Kelman Lazarov Inc., serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals and offers discretionary asset management with a strategic asset-allocation approach, differentiating him with a flat-fee option and extensive experience in complex financial planning.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $1,548,766
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