Large-firm, 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 hold options and derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and tax rules involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or tax bills that could have been minimized. Large-firm advisors often have access to extensive resources and specialized teams, which can benefit your strategy.
- Risk management focus. Confirm how they assess and mitigate the unique risks of options and derivatives, not just general investment risk.
- Tax implications. Ask how they handle the often complicated tax treatment of derivatives to avoid surprises at filing time.
- Pension coordination. In Michigan, many clients have pensions; check how they integrate pension income with your options strategy.
- Resource access. Large firms may offer advanced tools and research—see how your advisor leverages these for your benefit.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Andrew B
CFP®, Series 66
Midland, MI
Ameriprise
Andrew Boerma specializes in options and derivatives strategies within a large firm setting, offering expertise in ESG investing and tax-loss harvesting that complements complex options trading. Based in Midland, MI, he operates through The Huntington Investment Company, which provides access to discretionary, model-driven investment platforms and trust services, distinguishing him with a comprehensive resource base despite his relatively recent entry into the industry.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Amberlee S
Series 63, Series 66
Jackson, MI
&PARTNERS
Amberlee Swift's expertise in options and derivatives strategies, combined with her five years of experience and Series 63 and 66 licenses, equips her to manage the complex risks and tax implications of these instruments in Michigan. Working at the large firm &PARTNERS, she offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting services, serving a diverse clientele including business owners and retirement plans, which may provide broader resource access compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $384,909
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Ryan H
CFP®, Series 66
Troy, MI
AE Wealth Management, LLC
Ryan Hamlin's expertise in options and derivatives strategies, combined with his CFP® certification and experience at AE Wealth Management, positions him to navigate the complex risks and tax implications of these instruments effectively. His affiliation with a large firm offering model portfolio solutions and discretionary asset management provides access to advanced resources, while his flat-fee structure and focus on self-employed and business owner clients differentiate him from other advisors in Michigan.
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 specializes in options and derivatives strategies within a large-firm setting, bringing 16 years of experience and CFP® certification to clients in Michigan. His firm, Mercer Global Advisors Inc., offers flat-fee structures and serves high-net-worth individuals, providing access to extensive resources and tactical asset allocation expertise that can complement complex options strategies.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $1,428,212
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Andrew B
PFS™, Series 65, Series 66
Southfield, MI
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Andrew Bass specializes in options and derivatives strategies within a large-firm setting in Michigan, leveraging 15 years of experience and credentials like the PFS™ designation and Series 65 and 66 licenses. His firm, NorthCoast Asset Management, employs a quantitative and systematic investment approach and serves a diverse client base including retirement plans and corporations, distinguishing him with a broad expertise beyond just options trading.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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