CFP®-certified, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Ontario, OR
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 risks and tax implications involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or tax bills that could have been minimized. 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 strategy integration. Confirm they consider how your trades affect your overall tax situation, especially given Oregon's relatively high income taxes.
- Customized trade guidance. Look for advisors who tailor strategies to your specific goals and experience level, not one-size-fits-all approaches.
- Experience with complex instruments. Ensure they have a track record working with the specific types of options or derivatives you use.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brent F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Eagle, ID
Ford Investment Counsel LLC
Brent Ford's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, especially for high-net-worth clients in the Pacific Northwest region. As the founder of an independent firm, he offers personalized portfolio management with a 1.00% annual AUM fee, focusing on retirement income, debt management, and college savings alongside advanced options strategies.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $976,190
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Ernest C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Middleton, ID
Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC
Ernest Csak's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies effectively. Operating from Middleton, ID, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning through Main Street Financial Solutions, which employs an academic-based, multi-asset approach combining passive ETFs and active management, serving over 2,200 clients with diverse investment needs.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $1,204,947
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James L
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Eagle, ID
Prominence Capital
James Liotta's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage options and derivatives strategies effectively, despite being based in Eagle, ID rather than Ontario, OR. His firm, Prominence Capital, offers discretionary portfolio management with a flat-fee financial planning structure, focusing on high-net-worth clients and employing multiple analytical methods for customized investment policies.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $2,810,068
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Aurelie B
CFP®, Series 65
Ketchum, ID
American Capital Advisory, LLC
Aurelie Bayer Boloix offers expertise in options and derivatives strategies combined with CFP® certification, supporting complex risk and tax considerations relevant to these instruments. Based in Ketchum, ID, she works with American Capital Advisory, which manages $255 million using global asset allocation and tax-sensitive direct indexing, providing a tailored approach with a 1.00% AUM fee and hourly options, suitable for clients seeking personalized portfolio management.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $826,228
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Robert B
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Nampa, ID
Wismar Financial
Robert Baker's 27 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies effectively. Operating from Nampa, ID, he offers flat-fee financial planning through Wismar Financial, which combines technical charting and fundamental analysis to tailor both long-term and short-term investment strategies for individuals, families, and small businesses.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $324,084
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