Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Michigan
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 invest in options or derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and tax implications involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or tax bills that could have been minimized.
- Risk management insight. Ask how they evaluate and limit the unique risks options and derivatives introduce to your portfolio.
- Tax treatment knowledge. Confirm they understand how gains and losses from these strategies affect your tax situation, including special rules.
- Pension integration. In Michigan, many clients have pensions; check how the advisor coordinates options strategies with your pension and retirement plans.
- Strategy customization. Look for advisors who tailor options approaches to your financial goals, not just generic trading tactics.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ethan S
CFP®, Series 65
Auburn Hills, MI
Plante Moran financial advisors
Ethan Siekkinen specializes in options and derivatives strategies, offering tailored approaches that consider risk management and tax implications crucial for these complex investments. Based in Auburn Hills, MI, he operates with a flat-fee structure and serves high-net-worth clients independently, supported by Plante Moran Financial Advisors' strategic asset allocation and proprietary market valuation methods, distinguishing him from other advisors in Michigan.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $6,699,075
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Thaddeus P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Grand Rapids, MI
Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC
Thaddeus Phelps specializes in options and derivatives strategies, bringing 28 years of industry experience and CFP® certification to clients in Michigan. His firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation with risk management techniques like put options, supporting high-net-worth individuals and trusts. Unlike some advisors, Phelps offers flat-fee and negotiable monthly planning fees, and his background in tax preparation and fiduciary roles adds depth to managing complex tax and estate considerations.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $463,417
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Drew B
Series 66
Grand Rapids, MI
International Assets Investment Management, LLC
Drew Bowen specializes in options and derivatives strategies, offering tailored approaches that consider risk management and tax implications, which is crucial for investors in Michigan. His firm provides customized portfolio management and financial planning with a flat-fee structure, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans, distinguishing him from others by combining active management with independent advisory services.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $423,553
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Anmar S
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Steward Capital Management
Anmar Sarafa specializes in options and derivatives strategies, bringing 34 years of experience and CFA credentials to manage the complex risks and tax implications of these investments in Michigan. As the sole advisor at Steward Capital Management, he offers a personalized approach with a 1.00% annual AUM fee, integrating active portfolio management and real estate investing expertise, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $1,103,296
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Andrew B
CFP®, Series 66
Midland, MI
Ameriprise
Andrew Boerma specializes in options and derivatives strategies, offering tailored approaches that consider complex risks and tax implications, which is crucial for investors in Michigan. Working at The Huntington Investment Company, a large firm with an open-architecture, model-driven platform, he provides access to discretionary investment management and integrates services like trust offerings, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less comprehensive platforms.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $471,167
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