CFP®-certified, 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 as part of your investment strategy, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and tax implications involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or tax surprises that could have been avoided. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, adding a solid foundation to their options knowledge.
- Risk management focus. Ask how they help you balance potential gains with the risks unique to options and derivatives.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how municipal income taxes in Ohio cities might affect your trading outcomes.
- Strategy customization. Look for advisors who tailor options strategies to your overall financial goals, not just market trends.
- Experience with derivatives. Inquire about their track record managing complex derivatives beyond basic options trading.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Douglas F
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
New Philadelphia, OH
Rea Wealth Management
Douglas Feller's 23 years of experience and dual CFP® and CFA® designations equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies effectively. Based in New Philadelphia, OH, he operates within Rea Wealth Management, a firm managing nearly $900 million for 890 clients, offering both customized and model-based portfolio management with a 1.50% AUM fee, distinguishing him through extensive firm resources and a seasoned, independent approach.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $932,578
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Donna S
CFP®, Series 66
Cincinnati, OH
MAI Capital Management, LLC
Donna Sterwerf's expertise in options and derivatives strategies, combined with her CFP® certification and 23 years of industry experience, equips her to manage the complex risks and tax implications of these investments in Ohio. Working at MAI Capital Management, a large firm offering multi-strategy investment platforms and tailored wealth planning, she provides flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse client base including families and institutional clients, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower focuses.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,176,834
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Timothy B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Cincinnati, OH
Formidable Asset management, LLC
Timothy Begley is well-equipped to assist with options and derivatives strategies in Ohio, combining 18 years of experience with CFP® certification and expertise in active portfolio management and private investments. Based in Cincinnati, he operates through Formidable Asset Management, which employs both fundamental and quantitative analysis, offering tiered AUM fees and a subscription-based model portfolio service, distinguishing him with a flexible fee structure and a blend of discretionary and model licensing services.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $976,601
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Aaron V
CFP®, Series 66
Westlake, OH
Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC
Aaron Vaughn's extensive 24 years in financial services and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies effectively. Operating from Westlake, OH with Fortis Capital Advisors, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning, emphasizing customized portfolio construction that integrates ESG and active management, distinguishing him from peers by blending legal expertise in estate planning with diverse client services.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $711,457
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David W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Cincinnati, OH
CWM, LLC
David Wilder's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies effectively, especially within Ohio's tax environment. His firm, Total Wealth Planning, LLC, emphasizes tax-efficient portfolio strategies and global diversification, serving high-net-worth families and charitable organizations, which may offer broader wealth planning benefits compared to advisors focused solely on options trading.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $875,860
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