Seasoned, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Portland, ME
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 invest in options and derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and strategies involved. Without deep experience, it's easy to misprice risk or overlook how these instruments affect your overall portfolio.
- Risk management expertise. Confirm how they identify and mitigate the unique risks options and derivatives introduce, beyond standard stock and bond risks.
- Strategy alignment. Ask how they tailor options strategies to your financial goals and risk tolerance, not just generic trading tactics.
- Tax implications. Options and derivatives can have complicated tax consequences; check how they help you navigate these to avoid surprises.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors bring years of market cycles and strategy adjustments, which is crucial for managing these sophisticated instruments effectively.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jason F
Series 66
Portland, ME
Old Port Advisors
Jason Foster brings 27 years of experience in options and derivatives strategies, supported by his Series 66 designation and tenure at Old Port Advisors since 2012. His firm manages $746 million with a global, balanced, value-oriented approach, offering flat-fee financial planning and serving a diverse client base including trusts and charitable organizations, which distinguishes him from other advisors in Portland, ME.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $833,996
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David H
CFA®
Portland, ME
Corient
David Hines offers seasoned expertise in options and derivatives strategies with 22 years of experience and a CFA® designation, based in Portland, ME. His firm, H.M. Payson, employs an active, research-driven investment approach and serves diverse clients including trusts and pension plans, with a flat-fee structure starting at $5,000 for initial planning, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or less specialized focus.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $6,073,959
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John Z
Series 63, Series 65
Portland, ME
&PARTNERS
John Zinn Jr. brings 31 years of experience in options and derivatives strategies, supported by his Series 63 and 65 designations, making him well-equipped to manage complex risk and strategy alignment in Portland, ME. His firm, &PARTNERS, offers flat-fee structures and serves diverse clients including private business owners and charitable organizations, providing extensive portfolio management and estate consulting services that distinguish him from other seasoned advisors.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $384,909
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Kelly F
Series 63, Series 65
Saco, ME
Measured Wealth Private Client Group, LLC
Kelly Foss Root brings 27 years of experience and specializes in options and derivatives strategies, making her well-equipped to manage the complex risks these instruments pose. Based in nearby Saco, ME, she offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting through Measured Wealth Private Client Group, which serves high-net-worth clients with tailored portfolios and a multi-advisor team approach.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $785,350
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Michael D
Series 63, Series 65
Falmouth, ME
Bolton Securities Corporation
Michael Dow's 34 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage complex risk and tailor strategies to client goals. Operating from Falmouth, ME with Bolton Securities Corporation, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning, serving a diverse client base with a long-term, advisor-driven investment approach that includes tactical adjustments.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $761,941
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