Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Provo, UT
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 have complex financial goals that involve options or derivatives, you need an advisor who understands these contracts that derive value from underlying assets. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected risks or miss opportunities to hedge or leverage your portfolio effectively.
- Strategy alignment. Confirm how they tailor options and derivatives strategies to your risk tolerance and investment timeline.
- Risk management focus. Ask how they identify and mitigate the unique risks these instruments carry.
- Tax implications. Options and derivatives can have complex tax consequences; check how they plan for these in your overall tax strategy.
- Experience with derivatives products. Inquire about the types of options and derivatives they have managed and their approach to monitoring these positions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Nicholas O
Series 65
Orem, UT
Exponent Wealth LLC
Nicholas Olsen in Provo, UT, specializes in options and derivatives strategies, private investments, and tax-loss harvesting, catering to high-net-worth clients with a negotiable fee up to 1.25% AUM. His background includes founding experience and work at ICONIQ Capital, which manages diverse strategies and substantial assets, distinguishing him through access to broad investment approaches and family office services.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $1,149,645
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Kevin H
Series 63, Series 65
Provo, UT
Hurley Investments, LLC
Kevin Hurley in Provo, UT, specializes in options and derivatives strategies with 16 years of experience and holds Series 63 and 65 licenses. His firm uses a unique blend of fundamental and technical analysis alongside systematic collar option strategies to manage risk and generate income, differentiating him from others with a 2.50% annual AUM fee and a focus on individual clients and small entities.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $540,741
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Lance S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Provo, UT
Prosper Private Wealth
Lance Spencer brings 35 years of experience and CFP® certification to managing options and derivatives strategies in Provo, UT, focusing on high-net-worth clients. At Prosper Private Wealth, he employs strategic and tactical asset allocation with analytical methods, including options and borrowing, offering both discretionary investment management and hourly financial planning services up to $450 per hour.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $2,957,281
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Kent B
Series 66
Provo, UT
Portside Wealth Group, LLC
Kent Binning specializes in options and derivatives strategies, bringing 24 years of experience and a Series 66 designation to clients in Provo, UT. His firm, Portside Wealth Group, offers tailored discretionary management with a focus on ETFs, equities, and mutual funds, and provides flexible flat-fee and hourly financial planning options, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional fee structures.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $196,052
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Bruce C
Series 63, Series 65
Provo, UT
Chugg Wealth Strategies, LLC
Bruce Chugg offers expertise in options and derivatives strategies with 29 years of experience, operating independently in Provo, UT. His firm manages client-directed portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, primarily through non-discretionary accounts, which may appeal to investors seeking control and tailored risk management compared to discretionary approaches.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $1,185,016
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