Independent, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Nevada
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 using options or derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and strategies involved. Without deep knowledge, it's easy to misprice risk or overlook how these tools affect your overall portfolio.
- Risk management expertise. Confirm how they assess and control the unique risks options and derivatives introduce, beyond standard stock or bond risks.
- Strategy alignment. Ask how they tailor options strategies to your financial goals and risk tolerance, not just generic trading tactics.
- Tax implications. Since Nevada has no state income tax, focus on how they handle federal tax rules for options gains and losses.
- Independent advice. These advisors operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexibility in choosing strategies that fit your needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Benjamin S
Series 66
Incline Village, NV
Prospera Financial Services, inc.
Benjamin Sloves specializes in options and derivatives strategies within an independent advisory framework in Nevada, offering tailored risk management and strategy alignment for high-net-worth clients. His firm, Prospera Financial Services, manages $14.4 billion with 271 advisors, providing flexible fee structures including flat fees and negotiable asset-based fees, distinguishing him from others by combining active portfolio management with retirement planning expertise.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $681,918
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Todd H
Series 63, Series 65
Incline Village, NV
Incline Investment Advisors, LLC
Todd Hurlbut specializes in options and derivatives strategies with over 26 years of experience, managing risk through systematic quantitative models and technical trend signals. Based in Incline Village, NV, he serves high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and charges fees ranging from 1.20% to 1.75%, differentiating himself by integrating value-oriented stock selection alongside options and volatility trading.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $834,293
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Kimberly M
Series 66
Las Vega, NV
LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C.
Kimberly Matley Threat specializes in options and derivatives strategies with four years of experience, operating independently in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs using a diverse mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options, with flat-fee financial planning ranging from $1,000 to $7,500, distinguishing her from advisors with different fee structures or less diverse investment approaches.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $378,978
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De G
Series 65
Las Vegas, NV
GAO Investments
De Gao specializes in options and derivatives strategies with nine years of experience, offering independent advice from his Las Vegas-based firm, GAO Investments. His firm serves institutions and high-net-worth clients using active portfolio management that combines fundamental and technical analysis, and employs an incentive-only compensation model rather than traditional percentage-of-AUM fees.
Experience: 9 years
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James V
Series 63, Series 65
Reno, NV
Realta Investment Advisors, Inc
James Van Meter in Reno, NV, specializes in options and derivatives strategies with 18 years of experience and holds Series 63 and 65 licenses. His firm, Realta Investment Advisors, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services with flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, supporting diverse client types and employing multi-asset allocation strategies, which may provide broader portfolio management options compared to others.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $311,930
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