Independent, 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 surprises that could have been avoided.
- Risk management focus. Confirm how they assess and mitigate the unique risks of options and derivatives, not just general investment risk.
- Tax treatment knowledge. Ask how they handle the special tax rules for options gains and losses, including holding periods and wash sales.
- Strategy alignment. Ensure they tailor strategies to your goals, whether for income, hedging, or speculation, rather than applying generic advice.
- Independent perspective. Being independent means they can recommend a wider range of products and strategies without firm constraints.
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 in tax-loss harvesting, which is crucial for managing the complex tax implications of these instruments. Operating independently at Waverly Advisors, LLC in Cincinnati, she offers flat-fee financial planning and serves diverse clients including individuals and corporations, distinguishing her with a flexible fee structure and a broad investment approach that includes alternative assets.
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 risk management and tax-aware approaches suitable for active portfolio management and retirement plans. Based in Columbia, SC, he operates independently through Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, providing customized investment management with discretionary mandates and third-party managers, and charges hourly fees capped at $250, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or less specialized focus.
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 independently through Regal Investment Advisors LLC, which provides discretionary investment management and a range of model portfolios. His flat-fee and AUM-based fee structures, combined with his background in insurance products, distinguish him from other advisors by integrating risk management and diverse client services.
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, offering expertise in risk management and tax implications crucial for these complex instruments. As an independent advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, he provides a flat-fee option and serves high-net-worth clients, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor strategies beyond generic advice, distinguishing him from others in the US market.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $6,699,075
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Jace H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Rockwall, TX
Rockwall Wealth Management
Jace Hart specializes in options and derivatives strategies, offering expertise in managing the complex risks and tax implications associated with these instruments. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor based in Hurst, TX, he provides flat-fee financial planning and serves established professionals and high earners, differentiating himself with a diverse approach that includes private investments and concentrated stock management.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $499,118
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