Seasoned, 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 manage options and derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and tax implications involved. Without deep experience, it's easy to overlook how these strategies can affect your overall portfolio and tax situation.
- Risk management insight. Ask how they evaluate the potential downside and leverage risks specific to options and derivatives.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how gains and losses from these instruments interact with estate tax cliffs and other New York tax rules.
- Strategy integration. See how they incorporate options and derivatives into your broader financial plan, not just as isolated trades.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors bring decades of market cycles and strategy adjustments, which can be crucial for navigating complex derivatives.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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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® credentials equip him to manage complex options and derivatives strategies effectively in New York. His firm, A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, offers a blend of portfolio management and capital markets services with a focus on international investing, providing a comprehensive approach that integrates macro themes and security selection, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $380,640
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Dianne D
Series 63
Hauppauge, NY
Equity Services, inc.
Dianne Dittmar's 35 years of experience and Series 63 designation equip her to manage complex options and derivatives strategies, especially within New York's tax environment. Working at Equity Services, Inc., a large firm offering diverse advisory platforms and flat-fee options, she also specializes in retirement plans for business owners and income planning, providing a broad financial perspective beyond derivatives.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $221,971
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Michael F
Series 63, Series 65
East Syracuse, NY
Pinnacle Investments, LLC
Michael Figler brings 45 years of experience in options and derivatives strategies, supported by his Series 63 and 65 licenses and a background with major firms like Morgan Stanley. Operating from East Syracuse, NY, he offers flat-fee financial plans and negotiable AUM fees through Pinnacle Investments, a firm managing over $1 billion with diverse client types, which may provide a broader perspective compared to other advisors in New York.
Experience: 46 years
Avg account: $406,232
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Michelle S
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Savant Wealth Management
Michelle Smith brings 39 years of experience managing options and derivatives strategies in New York, supported by her Series 63 and 65 licenses. She works at Savant Wealth Management, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning and integrated services including accounting and legal support, which may provide broader strategy integration compared to other advisors in the area.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $2,108,203
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David P
CFP®, Series 66
Pittsford, NY
RFG Advisory, LLC
David Pulcini Jr. brings 22 years of experience and CFP® certification to managing options and derivatives strategies, with expertise in concentrated stock management and retirement plans for business owners. Operating from Pittsford, NY, he offers flat-fee financial planning through RFG Advisory, a firm managing $8 billion with a blend of active, passive, and tax-aware investment approaches, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in New York.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $295,694
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