Large-firm, 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 trade or invest in options and derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and tax implications involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or tax bills that erode your gains. Large-firm advisors often have access to extensive resources and specialized teams to support these strategies.
- Risk management focus. Confirm how they identify and mitigate the unique risks of options and derivatives, not just general market risks.
- Tax strategy integration. Ask how they handle the tax treatment of derivatives, including short-term gains and wash sale rules.
- Portfolio fit. Ensure they consider how options strategies align with your overall investment goals and risk tolerance.
- Execution expertise. Inquire about their experience with trade timing and order types specific to derivatives to optimize outcomes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Mark P
Series 63, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Mark Pletts specializes in options and derivatives strategies within a large firm setting, offering 12 years of experience and expertise in private and alternative investments, ESG, and concentrated stock management. Based in Minneapolis, he serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and applies a Modern Portfolio Theory approach emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or different fee models.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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Kathryne S
Series 63
Mahtomedi, MN
Equity Services, inc.
Kathryne Stuempert's 28 years of experience and focus on options and derivatives strategies make her well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications involved in these investments. Operating within Equity Services, Inc., a large firm offering a mix of proprietary and third-party investment platforms, she provides flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse client base including individuals and corporations, distinguishing her with a broad service scope and seasoned expertise in Minnesota.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $221,971
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Garrett G
Series 63, Series 65
Maple Grove, MN
Brookstone Capital Management LLC
Garrett Groebner is equipped to handle options and derivatives strategies with 12 years of experience and expertise in active portfolio management and ESG investing, supported by Brookstone Capital Management's large-firm resources. His flat-fee and negotiable AUM fee structures, combined with service to diverse clients including retirement plans and corporations, distinguish him from others by offering flexible pricing and broad institutional experience in Minnesota.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $231,028
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Peter M
Series 63, Series 65
Rochester, MN
Mariner
Peter Moeschler specializes in options and derivatives strategies within a large-firm setting, offering expertise in managing complex risks and tax implications for high-net-worth clients in Minnesota. With 12 years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65, he provides flat-fee and asset-based pricing through Mariner Wealth, a firm known for comprehensive investment management and family office services, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or smaller firms.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Sarah W
Series 65
Fairmont, MN
CWM, LLC
Sarah Willers specializes in options and derivatives strategies within a large firm setting, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategy that complements complex derivatives trading. Her firm, CWM, LLC, supports a diverse clientele including high-net-worth families and institutions, providing discretionary portfolio management with access to in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, which may offer broader resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $875,860
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