Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Ohio
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 options or derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the unique risks and tax rules involved. Without that expertise, you might face unexpected losses or tax surprises that could have been avoided.
- Municipal tax awareness. Ohio's city-level income taxes can affect your options strategy; ask how they factor these into your planning.
- Risk management focus. Confirm they help you balance potential gains with the complex risks options and derivatives carry.
- Tax treatment knowledge. Options and derivatives have special tax rules; ensure your advisor explains how these impact your returns.
- Strategy customization. Look for advisors who tailor approaches based on your experience level and financial goals, not one-size-fits-all solutions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Edwina M
Series 65
Cincinnati, OH
Waverly Advisors, LLC
Edwina Martin specializes in options and derivatives strategies, supported by her Series 65 designation and experience at Waverly Advisors, LLC, which offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. Her firm serves a diverse client base including individuals and corporations, providing tailored investment approaches across traditional and alternative assets. Compared to others, she offers flat-fee financial planning ranging from $500 to $50,000 and brings additional tax planning expertise as assistant director at 9258 Tax and Planning.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $1,639,930
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Curtis L
Series 63, Series 65
Strongsville, OH
Cademuir Wealth Management
Curtis Lindsay specializes in options and derivatives strategies, bringing 28 years of experience and expertise in retirement plans for business owners and retirement income strategy, which supports complex options trading needs in Ohio. His firm, Cademuir Wealth Management, offers flat-fee financial planning and uses fundamental analysis combined with modern portfolio theory, distinguishing him with a tailored, research-driven approach and a focus on both individual and institutional clients.
Experience: 28 years
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Wayne B
ChFC®, Series 65
Westlake, OH
Prosperity Capital Advisors
Wayne Barker specializes in options and derivatives strategies, offering 13 years of experience and a ChFC® designation, which supports managing the unique risks and tax considerations of these instruments in Ohio. His firm, Prosperity Capital Advisors, uses a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach and serves a diverse client base, including high earners, with flexible fee structures such as flat fees and AUM-based charges, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $506,095
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Amy R
Series 66
Canton, OH
The huntington Investment company
Amy Roma's 12 years of experience and Series 66 designation equip her to navigate the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, including tax-loss harvesting. Working at The Huntington Investment Company, a large firm managing $6.3 billion with a model-driven, open-architecture platform, she offers access to diverse proprietary and third-party strategies. Her background at PNC Investments and community involvement add depth to her client-focused approach in Canton, Ohio.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $184,627
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Neil H
CFA®, Series 63
Cincinnati, OH
MAI Capital Management, LLC
Neil Hantak Jr. specializes in options and derivatives strategies with 12 years of experience and holds the CFA® designation, making him well-equipped to navigate the complex risks and tax rules involved. Based in Cincinnati, OH, he works at MAI Capital Management, a large firm offering a multi-strategy investment approach including ETFs and private investments, with a flat-fee structure and services tailored to individuals, families, and institutional clients.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $2,176,834
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