CFP®-certified, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in New York
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 tax and risk implications that come with these strategies. Without specialized knowledge, you might face unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to manage risk effectively. CFP® certification means these advisors have a solid foundation in financial planning, which supports their expertise in options and derivatives.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they handle the estate tax cliff, which can cause large tax bills just above exemption limits.
- Risk management approach. Confirm they tailor strategies to your risk tolerance and the unique volatility of options and derivatives.
- Strategy integration. Look for advisors who coordinate options and derivatives with your broader financial goals, not just isolated trades.
- Experience with complex instruments. Ensure they have a track record of managing various derivatives beyond basic options, reflecting depth in this niche.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thomas V
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Saugerties, NY
Briarcliff Manor Wealth Advisors
Thomas Vaccaro Jr. is a CFP®-certified advisor specializing in options and derivatives strategies, with a focus on tax-aware investing that suits the complex tax implications of these instruments. Based in Saugerties, NY, he combines fundamental and technical analysis and serves individuals, small businesses, and trusts, offering both discretionary investment management and personal financial planning with a 1.25% AUM fee and hourly planning rates up to $300.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $278,791
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Thomas D
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners
Thomas Dowling's 31 years of experience and dual CFP® and CFA® designations equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies effectively. Operating from New York with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, he offers negotiable AUM fees and hourly financial planning, serving a diverse client base including individuals and corporations, and integrates international investing with a blend of macro and security-level analysis.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $380,640
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Robert B
CFP®, Series 63
East Syracuse, NY
Pinnacle Investments, LLC
Robert Beck's 34 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to navigate the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, including tax and risk considerations. Based in East Syracuse, NY, he operates within Pinnacle Investments, a firm managing over $1 billion in assets and serving diverse clients, offering both proprietary and third-party strategies with a negotiable 3% AUM fee and flat fees for financial plans, distinguishing him from advisors with less firm scale or fee flexibility.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $406,232
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Kevin E
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Binghamton, NY
LPL Financial
Kevin Ekstrom's CFP® certification and 18 years of experience equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, including tax and risk considerations. Operating from Binghamton, NY, he offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM pricing through CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, which integrates proprietary ETF models and option-based strategies, catering to individuals and institutions with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $399,489
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David P
CFP®, Series 66
Pittsford, NY
RFG Advisory, LLC
David Pulcini Jr. is well-equipped to assist with options and derivatives strategies, holding CFP® certification and 22 years of industry experience. His firm, RFG Advisory, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutional clients, employing both active and passive investment strategies. Unlike some peers, he offers flat fees for planning and consulting, and his background includes specialties in annuities and tax-loss harvesting, providing a broader financial planning perspective.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $295,694
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