Seasoned, 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 hold options and derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and tax implications involved. Without deep experience, it's easy to misprice risk or overlook how these strategies affect your overall portfolio and taxes.
- Risk management expertise. Look for advisors who explain how they monitor and adjust your positions to protect against sudden market moves.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how options gains and losses interact with Minnesota's tax rules and your broader income.
- Strategy integration. Ask how they fit options and derivatives into your full financial plan, not just as isolated trades.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors here bring decades of navigating market cycles, which helps in tailoring complex strategies to your goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Scott D
Series 63, Series 65
Faribault, MN
Dornbusch Asset Management
Scott Dornbusch brings 25 years of experience managing options and derivatives strategies, integrating these complex instruments within a broader portfolio using Modern Portfolio Theory and both fundamental and technical analysis. Operating independently in Faribault, MN, he offers fee-only discretionary portfolio management with a 1.5% AUM fee, focusing on individual investors and small businesses, which may appeal to clients seeking personalized attention and a seasoned approach to risk and tax considerations.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $74,448
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Kathryne S
Series 63
Mahtomedi, MN
Equity Services, inc.
Kathryne Stuempert brings 28 years of experience and specializes in options and derivatives strategies, making her well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications of these instruments in Minnesota. She operates within Equity Services, Inc., a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning up to $1,200, and serves a diverse client base including business owners, with expertise also in retirement plans and passive investing, providing a broad strategic perspective beyond just options trading.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $221,971
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Matthew L
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Minnetrista, MN
Saxony Capital Management, LLC
Matthew Lesnikowski's 36 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications involved in these investments. Operating from Minnetrista, MN, he offers flat-fee financial planning with a $100,000 minimum account size, combining active portfolio management and retirement planning within a multi-team firm that uses both technical and fundamental analysis.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $483,681
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Robert B
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
New Brighton, MN
Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning
Robert Bruner's 26 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, including risk and tax considerations specific to Minnesota. His firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with a focus on asset allocation, and he serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and business entities, offering both discretionary asset management and financial planning services.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $357,985
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Gail W
Series 63, Series 66
St. Paul, MN
CL Wealth Management LLC
Gail Wangen brings 21 years of experience in Minnesota, specializing in options and derivatives strategies with a strong focus on tax-loss harvesting and wealth management. Operating from St. Paul with CL Wealth Management LLC, she offers flat-fee financial planning capped at $5,000 and combines fundamental and technical analysis, setting her apart with a comprehensive approach and client education through workshops.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $337,880
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