Independent, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Minnesota
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're managing complex investment options or derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of these strategies and how they fit into your overall financial picture. A common mistake is treating options and derivatives as standalone trades rather than integrated parts of your portfolio.
- Risk management focus. Confirm how they assess and control the risks unique to options and derivatives, not just general market risks.
- Tax implications. Ask how they handle the tax treatment of derivatives, which can differ significantly from regular investments.
- Income planning integration. Minnesota's higher taxes mean your advisor should weave options strategies into your broader income plan, not isolate them.
- Independent perspective. Being independent means these advisors can tailor strategies without firm product constraints, which matters for complex derivatives work.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Adam H
Series 63, Series 65
Coon Rapids, MN
Harbour Investments, Inc.
Adam Hub's two decades of experience and focus on options and derivatives strategies equip him to manage the complexities of these investments within Minnesota's tax environment. His independent status and flat-fee structure, combined with Harbour Investments' use of both fundamental and technical analysis and model-based solutions, distinguish him from other advisors by offering tailored, cost-transparent strategies for individual and institutional clients.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $309,963
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Michael U
CFP®, Series 66
Wayzata, MN
360 Financial
Michael Urch specializes in options and derivatives strategies, offering expertise in general tax planning and charitable giving, which supports managing complex investment instruments within a broader financial context. Based in Wayzata, MN, he operates independently with a flat-fee structure and 11 years of experience, providing personalized portfolio management and educational resources through 360 Financial, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive client engagement.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $522,496
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Arch S
Series 63, Series 65
Plymouth, MN
Spencer Financial Advisors
Arch Spencer III specializes in options and derivatives strategies, integrating these complex instruments into broader portfolio management with a focus on risk control and tax implications. Operating independently in Plymouth, MN, he offers personalized advice with an annual fee of 0.0025% AUM, serving individual and high-net-worth clients through a blend of long-term and short-term trading strategies, including equities and ETFs, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $1,000,000
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Scott D
Series 63, Series 65
Faribault, MN
Dornbusch Asset Management
Scott Dornbusch specializes in options and derivatives strategies, integrating these complex instruments into broader portfolio management with a focus on risk control and tailored allocations. With 25 years of experience leading his independent firm in Faribault, MN, he combines Modern Portfolio Theory and both fundamental and technical analysis, offering fee-only discretionary management primarily for individual investors and small businesses, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $74,448
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Casey H
Series 65
Minnetonka, MN
Mutual Advisors, LLC
Casey Hayden specializes in options and derivatives strategies, offering an independent perspective that allows tailored risk management and tax-aware planning for Minnesota clients. With three years of experience and a Series 65 license, Casey works at Mutual Advisors, LLC, a firm managing $6.75 billion and serving diverse client types with both passive and active investment approaches, providing flexible flat-fee and negotiable AUM fee structures.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $916,008
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