Seasoned, 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 manage options and derivatives, you likely face complex risks and tax rules that can affect your overall financial plan. Without deep experience, it's easy to misjudge how these strategies impact your portfolio's risk and your tax situation. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience, helping you navigate these complexities with a steady hand.
- Risk management insight. Ask how they assess and balance the unique risks options and derivatives introduce to your investments.
- Tax implications expertise. Confirm they understand how options gains and losses affect your tax filings, including timing and reporting nuances.
- Integration with pensions. Michigan's auto industry presence means many clients have pension considerations; see how they incorporate these into your derivatives strategy.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors should share examples of managing complex options strategies over market cycles, not just theoretical knowledge.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thaddeus P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Grand Rapids, MI
Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC
Thaddeus Phelps brings 28 years of experience and specializes in options and derivatives strategies, making him well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications these instruments present. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning services through Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC, which emphasizes individualized asset allocation and risk management, including put options and conservative cash instruments, catering to high-net-worth clients and trusts.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $463,417
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Anmar S
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Steward Capital Management
Anmar Sarafa's 34 years of experience and CFA charter demonstrate his capability in managing complex options and derivatives strategies, particularly within Michigan's financial landscape. As the sole advisor at Steward Capital Management, he offers a focused approach with a 1.00% annual AUM fee, integrating active portfolio management and real estate investing, which may provide a broader perspective compared to other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $1,103,296
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Kirk D
Series 63, Series 65
Southfield, MI
Plante Moran financial advisors
Kirk Dedenbach's 28 years of experience and specialization in options and derivatives strategies equip him to manage the complex risks and tax implications these instruments present, particularly for high-net-worth clients in Michigan. His affiliation with Plante Moran Financial Advisors offers access to comprehensive services including estate planning and alternative investments, with flexible fee structures such as flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from advisors with more limited service scopes or fee options.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $6,699,075
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Carrie S
Series 63, Series 65
Chase, MI
BFC PLANNING, Inc.
Carrie Strongheart's 38 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make her well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications associated with these investments in Michigan. Operating through BFC PLANNING, Inc., she offers flat-fee financial planning services and serves a diverse client base, distinguishing her with a broad perspective and flexible fee options compared to other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $325,935
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Ronald E
Series 63, Series 65
Ann Arbor, MI
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Ronald Eppler's 30 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications associated with these investments in Michigan. Operating from a large firm, he offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting services, serving a diverse client base including retirement plans and private business owners, which may provide broader insights compared to advisors focused solely on individual investors.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $384,909
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