CFP®-certified, 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 options or use derivatives to manage risk or boost returns, you need an advisor who understands the complex mechanics and tax implications involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or tax surprises that could have been avoided. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them integrate options strategies into your broader financial goals.
- Risk management insight. Ask how they balance potential gains with the risks unique to options and derivatives, not just general investment risk.
- Tax treatment knowledge. Confirm they understand how options gains and losses affect your tax situation, including short-term versus long-term distinctions.
- Pension impact awareness. In Michigan, many clients have pensions; check how they coordinate options strategies with pension-related retirement decisions.
- Strategy customization. See if they tailor options approaches to your experience level and financial objectives, rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions.
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 is equipped to assist with options and derivatives strategies in Michigan, backed by CFP® certification and expertise in concentrated stock management and private investments. His firm, Plante Moran Financial Advisors, offers strategic asset allocation and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, differentiating him through a comprehensive investment approach and flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates.
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 is well-equipped to assist with options and derivatives strategies in Michigan, combining 28 years of industry experience with CFP® certification and expertise in tax planning and estate guidance. His firm offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary investment management using fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management with put options, distinguishing him from others by integrating tax preparation and fiduciary roles into his comprehensive service.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $463,417
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Andrew B
CFP®, Series 66
Midland, MI
Ameriprise
Andrew Boerma is a CFP®-certified advisor in Midland, MI, specializing in options and derivatives strategies, with additional expertise in ESG investing and tax-loss harvesting. He works at The Huntington Investment Company, a large firm offering advisory and wrap-fee programs with discretionary investment authority, which may provide robust resources for managing complex options strategies. His one year of industry experience is complemented by prior roles at various financial institutions, offering a blend of fresh perspective and diverse background.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Ryan H
CFP®, Series 66
Troy, MI
AE Wealth Management, LLC
Ryan Hamlin's CFP® certification and expertise in options and derivatives strategies equip him to address the complexities of these financial instruments, including tax implications and risk management. Based in Troy, MI, he operates within AE Wealth Management, a large SEC-registered firm offering model portfolios and discretionary asset management, and provides flexible fee structures including flat fees, which may appeal to self-employed clients and business owners seeking tailored financial planning.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $387,358
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Thomas W
CFP®, Series 66
Grand Blanc, MI
Mainstay Capital Management, LLC
Thomas Whited's 16 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle options and derivatives strategies effectively, especially for high-net-worth clients in Michigan. Working at a large firm managing $4.52 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services, with expertise in private investments and retirement plans, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on options trading.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $1,428,212
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