Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Okeechobee, FL

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 use derivatives to manage risk or enhance returns, you need an advisor who understands the complex strategies and tax implications involved. A common mistake is working with someone who treats these tools like simple stock trades, missing key risks and opportunities.

  • Strategy complexity. Ask how they tailor options and derivatives to your goals, not just generic investment advice.
  • Tax implications. Confirm they understand federal tax rules for options, since Florida has no state income tax but federal taxes still apply.
  • Risk management. Look for advisors who explain how they control downside risk and avoid overexposure.
  • Experience with derivatives. Inquire about their track record handling various options strategies, not just basic calls and puts.

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Bryan F

Series 66

Okeechobee, FL

Edward Jones

Bryan Finnegan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Okeechobee, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Ally Financial for seven years and Deloitte for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Susan B

Series 65, Series 63

Okeechobee, FL

LPL Financial

Susan Bonanno is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Okeechobee, Florida, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Investment Planning for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of Dreams Come True Farms LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Cameron T

Series 63, Series 65

Okeechobee, FL

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Cameron Tewksbury is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Okeechobee, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with nine years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies and its related entities since 2015. Tewksbury serves as an alternate board member of the Economic Council of Okeechobee. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes customized advice and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sean K

Series 63, Series 65

Okeechobee, FL

Stark Financial Advisers, Inc.

Sean Kilmartin is a financial advisor at Stark Financial Advisers, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with R.M. Stark & Co., Inc. since 1996. Outside of finance, Kilmartin is co-founder and general manager of USA Select Basketball, LLC, which helps American basketball players find professional opportunities internationally. Stark Financial Advisers, Inc. manages approximately $94.7 million on a discretionary basis for individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven approach using fundamental and technical analysis, offering a range of portfolio strategies from conservative to aggressive.

Options & derivatives strategies
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Michael C

PFS™, Series 66

Okeechobee, FL

Cetera

Michael Costopoulos is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked across multiple affiliated firms including Copperleafe Wealth Management and Costopoulos & Associates, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a CPA partner at Costopoulos & Helton, P.A., providing accounting, tax, and consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Edwina M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Alan T

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Regal Investment Advisors LLC

Alan Toman is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Regal Investment Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Bankers Life. Outside of his advisory role, Toman is active in the insurance sector, offering accident and health insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and traditional life insurance products through American Senior Benefits and as an insurance agent. Regal Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and other registered advisers, serving a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers proprietary and third-party model portfolios across various asset classes, with advisers selecting allocations and granting Regal authority to implement and manage strategies.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran FInancial Advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Stephen H

Series 65

Plano, TX

Fisher Investments

Stephen Harris is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2023, he worked for Fiba Basketball and East Stroudsburg University. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Executive

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