Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Pittsfield, MA

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, 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 erode your gains.

  • Risk management focus. Confirm how they help you balance potential rewards against the high volatility and leverage inherent in options and derivatives.
  • Tax strategy knowledge. Ask how they navigate the special tax rules and reporting requirements that apply to these instruments.
  • Strategy customization. Look for advisors who tailor approaches to your financial goals, not just standard option plays.
  • Experience with local tax nuances. Since Massachusetts imposes a 'millionaire's tax' surtax on high incomes, check how they factor this into your planning.

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Elizabeth A

Series 63, Series 65

Pittsfield, MA

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

Elizabeth Ariazi is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Pittsfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and accumulating 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2008 and with Eagle Strategies since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she manages rental of her primary residence through Airbnb. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, defined contribution and benefit plans, and corporate and charitable clients. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, emphasizing tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

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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Michael F

Series 63, Series 65

Pittsfield, MA

LPL Financial

Michael Fazio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Pittsfield, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO Private Ledger) and Greylock Federal Credit Union since 2008. At Greylock Federal Credit Union, he serves as Senior Vice President, dedicating half of his professional time to this role. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors and utilizes various portfolio strategies, technology tools, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William K

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Pittsfield, MA

Raymond James Financial

William Kirby is a CFP® with 50 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. He previously worked for Wells Fargo Advisors for 12 years. Kirby is chair of the investment committee for the Berkshire Community College Foundation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Darrell C

Series 66

Pittsfield, MA

Raymond James & Associates

Darrell Colvin is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Prudential Insurance Company of America, Guardian Life, and Wayfair L.L.C. Colvin volunteers with the Berkshire Theatre Group in Pittsfield, MA. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kevin O

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Pittsfield, MA

Commonwealth Financial Network

Kevin O'Donnell Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Beacon Investment Services. His prior work includes tenures at UBS Financial Services, Merrill, Quick & Reilly, Banc of America Investment Services, and Berkshirebanc Investment Services. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales at his branch location. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a nationwide network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform with a variety of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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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, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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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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