Seasoned, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Nantucket, MA
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 deep experience, it's easy to misprice risk or overlook tax implications that can affect your returns.
- Risk management expertise. Confirm how they assess and hedge the unique risks options and derivatives introduce to your portfolio.
- Tax strategy awareness. Ask how they navigate the "Millionaire's tax" surtax on high income, which can impact gains from derivatives.
- Strategy customization. Look for advisors who tailor option strategies to your financial goals, not just standard templates.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors bring decades of market cycles knowledge, helping you avoid common pitfalls in derivatives trading.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thomas M
CFA®
Orleans, MA
Mcintyre, Freedman & Flynn Investment Advisers, Inc.
Thomas McIntyre brings 31 years of experience and a CFA® designation, specializing in options and derivatives strategies with a focus on active portfolio management. His firm manages $148.3 million across 69 clients, offering discretionary, fundamentally driven equity strategies tailored for high-net-worth individuals, with a 2.00% AUM fee, distinguishing him through personalized, concentrated portfolios and long-term growth focus.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $2,090,664
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William B
Series 63, Series 65
Hyannis, MA
CL Wealth Management LLC
William Bessette brings 35 years of experience in options and derivatives strategies, offering tailored risk management and tax-loss harvesting services from his Hyannis, MA office. His firm, CL Wealth Management LLC, provides flat-fee financial planning capped at $5,000 and combines fundamental and technical analysis, distinguishing him with a comprehensive, non-discretionary portfolio approach compared to others in the region.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $337,880
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Barry P
Series 65
West Barnstable, MA
Waverly Advisors, LLC
Barry Paster offers seasoned expertise in options and derivatives strategies, supported by 32 years in the industry and a Series 65 designation. His firm, Waverly Advisors, LLC, integrates tax, accounting, and private real estate services, providing a comprehensive approach with flexible fee structures including flat fees and tiered AUM percentages, distinguishing him from other advisors in the Nantucket area.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $1,639,930
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Thomas W
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Hyannis, MA
Prospera Financial Services, inc.
Thomas Wyszynski brings 26 years of experience in options and derivatives strategies, supported by Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses, making him well-equipped to manage complex risk and tax considerations. Operating from Hyannis, MA, he offers flat-fee financial planning and independent advice through Mass Mutual Investors Services, which serves a diverse client base including business owners and trusts, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with flexible fee structures.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $681,918
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Mark S
Series 63, Series 65
Chatham, MA
Wellington Shields & Co., LLC
Mark Sperry brings over 40 years of experience in options and derivatives strategies, offering tailored portfolio management from his role at Wellington Shields & Co., which manages nearly $471 million across diverse client types. His independent status and a fee structure ranging from 0.20% to 1.50% annually provide flexible options compared to other advisors in the Nantucket area.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $857,705
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