Independent, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Minneapolis, MN
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 and derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and strategies involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or miss opportunities to hedge your portfolio effectively. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexible, client-focused strategies.
- Risk management focus. Ask how they identify and control the unique risks that options and derivatives introduce to your portfolio.
- Strategy customization. Confirm they tailor option strategies to your financial goals, not just apply standard templates.
- Tax implications. Options and derivatives can have complex tax consequences; check how they help you navigate these.
- Market conditions insight. Effective use of derivatives depends on understanding current market volatility and trends—see how they incorporate this into your plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John B
Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
Bernstein Financial Advisory
John Bernstein specializes in options and derivatives strategies with six years of industry experience and a Series 65 designation, operating independently in Minneapolis. His firm offers tailored option writing and portfolio management for mid-career professionals and business owners, combining fundamental analysis with long-term purchase strategies and flexible management options, distinguishing him from advisors with more generic approaches.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $1,583,333
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Benjamin C
Series 66
Minneapolis, MN
Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC
Benjamin Cline offers independent financial advice in Minneapolis with a flat-fee structure, suitable for clients seeking transparent costs. His firm blends modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis, providing access to third-party managers, which may benefit those interested in options and derivatives strategies. With two years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he also supports business owners and retirement planning, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on derivatives.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $771,437
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Steven S
CFP®, Series 66
Minneapolis, MN
Farther
Steven Schoenberger offers expertise in options and derivatives strategies with nine years of experience and CFP® certification, operating independently in Minneapolis. His firm, Farther, uses a technology-driven platform and Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, providing flat-fee pricing and serving individual investors, trusts, and estates, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored, algorithmic model portfolios.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $972,193
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Anthony G
Series 63, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
Empirical Asset Management, LLC
Anthony Gray specializes in options and derivatives strategies with 12 years of experience, offering independent advice in Minneapolis. His firm, Empirical Asset Management, serves high-net-worth clients using a rules-based, long-term investment approach with tax-aware implementation and discretionary management, differentiating him through a disciplined, model-driven strategy and a negotiable fee structure based on service complexity and asset level.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $1,088,765
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Jesse K
Series 63, Series 66
Minneapolis, MN
Salus Financial Advisors
Jesse Karich specializes in options and derivatives strategies with 23 years of experience, offering independent advice through Salus Financial Advisors in Minneapolis. His firm provides customized portfolio construction using ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, with flat-fee and variable AUM pricing, serving high-net-worth clients and trusts, which distinguishes him from others by combining seasoned expertise with flexible fee structures and a broad investment approach.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $719,491
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