Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors
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.
- Risk management focus. Ask how they help you balance potential gains with the risks unique to options and derivatives, not just general investment risk.
- Tax treatment knowledge. Confirm they understand how options gains and losses are taxed differently than stocks and can plan accordingly.
- Strategy alignment. Check how they tailor strategies to your financial goals, whether for income, hedging, or speculation, rather than applying one-size-fits-all advice.
- Experience with derivatives types. Inquire about their familiarity with various derivatives like futures, swaps, or complex options, ensuring they can handle your specific holdings.
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 strategies across traditional and alternative assets. Compared to others, she offers flat-fee financial planning and brings additional expertise in tax-loss harvesting and ESG investing, enhancing her approach to complex derivatives.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $1,639,930
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Craig M
Series 63, Series 65
Columbia, SC
Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC
Craig Mcdaniel Jr. specializes in options and derivatives strategies, offering tailored investment management with a focus on active portfolio management and retirement plans for business owners. His firm provides discretionary mandates and private-label model portfolios, blending analytical methods with ongoing monitoring. Compared to others, he brings 13 years of experience, operates independently, and charges hourly fees capped at $250, serving a diverse client base including individuals and corporations from Columbia, SC.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $373,429
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Alan T
Series 63, Series 65
Los Angeles, CA
Regal Investment Advisors LLC
Alan Toman specializes in options and derivatives strategies, offering expertise in active portfolio management with nine years of industry experience. Based in Los Angeles, he operates under Regal Investment Advisors LLC, which provides discretionary investment management and serves a diverse client base including individuals and businesses. His fee structure includes flat fees for some strategies, distinguishing him from advisors who may rely solely on asset-based fees.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $332,705
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Ethan S
CFP®, Series 65
Auburn Hills, MI
Plante Moran FInancial Advisors
Ethan Siekkinen specializes in options and derivatives strategies, making him capable of addressing the complex risks and tax implications associated with these instruments. His firm, Plante Moran Financial Advisors, offers strategic asset allocation and uses a proprietary equity market valuation model, which complements his flat-fee structure and focus on high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him from other advisors in the US.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $6,397,023
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Stephen H
Series 65
Plano, TX
Fisher Investments
Stephen Harris specializes in options and derivatives strategies, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management, which is crucial for managing the complex risks and tax implications of these instruments. Based in Plano, TX, he works with Fisher Investments, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, employing tax-aware processes and defensive tactics, and charges a 1.50% AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with different fee structures.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $1,664,526
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