Seasoned, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Missouri
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.
You might need an options and derivatives advisor if you're managing complex investment strategies involving contracts that derive value from underlying assets. Without deep experience, it's easy to misjudge risk exposure or the timing of trades, which can lead to unexpected losses. Seasoned advisors bring decades of market insight, helping you navigate these complexities with more confidence.
- Risk management focus. Ask how they identify and mitigate the unique risks tied to options and derivatives, not just general market risks.
- Strategy alignment. Confirm they tailor strategies to your financial goals and risk tolerance, rather than applying one-size-fits-all approaches.
- Regulatory knowledge. Ensure they stay current on rules affecting derivatives trading, which can impact your positions and compliance.
- Experience depth. Inquire about their track record handling various market conditions to understand how seasoned they are in this niche.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Todd G
Series 63, Series 65
Springfield, MO
AE Wealth Management, LLC
Todd Gregory's 26 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage complex investment contracts in Missouri. Operating within AE Wealth Management, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers a platform-centered approach with discretionary asset management and model portfolios, differentiating him through access to extensive resources and a diverse client base including business owners and trusts.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $387,358
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Leonard H
Series 63, Series 65
Kansas City, MO
GreenLeaf Financial Network, LLC
Leonard Hempen's 33 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage complex investment contracts in Missouri. Operating through GreenLeaf Financial Network, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse client base including executives, distinguishing him with a personalized approach supported by a multi-office advisory network.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $654,475
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Michael M
Series 63, Series 65
Chesterfield, MO
Mills Barrington Advisors, LLC.
Michael Mills offers seasoned expertise in options and derivatives strategies, supported by 24 years of industry experience and leadership of his independent firm in Chesterfield, MO. His approach combines quantitative analysis with fundamental and technical inputs, utilizing margin, options, and short sales alongside long-term holdings, which distinguishes him from others by integrating diverse strategies and serving individuals, trusts, and businesses with a negotiable 2% annual AUM fee.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $463,301
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Kelly H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
St. Louis, MO
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Kelly Hokanson brings 24 years of experience specializing in options and derivatives strategies, making her well-equipped to manage complex investment contracts in Missouri. She offers a flat-fee structure through Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, a large firm known for integrating active and passive strategies with a tax- and fee-sensitive approach, serving high-net-worth and established professional clients, which distinguishes her from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Lon D
Series 66
St. Louis, MO
Huntleigh Advisors, Inc.
Lon Dircks Jr. brings 22 years of experience managing options and derivatives strategies, supported by his Series 66 designation and tenure at major firms like Merrill and Morgan Stanley. Based in St. Louis, he operates through Huntleigh Advisors, which serves diverse clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, employing fundamental and quantitative methods, setting him apart with a distinctive approach to small- and mid-cap equities alongside derivatives expertise.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $416,278
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