Independent, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in San Bernardino, CA
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 strategies involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or miss opportunities to hedge your portfolio effectively.
- Risk management focus. Confirm how they identify and control the unique risks that options and derivatives introduce to your investments.
- Strategy alignment. Ask how they tailor options strategies to fit your financial goals and risk tolerance, not just generic market trends.
- Independent advice. Since these advisors operate independently, check how they ensure recommendations are free from firm-driven product biases.
- Tax implications. Options and derivatives can have complicated tax consequences; see how they integrate tax planning into your strategy, especially given California's high income taxes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Mark A
Series 63, Series 65
Riverside, CA
Infinity Financial Services Advisory
Mark Aleman specializes in options and derivatives strategies, bringing 28 years of experience and independent advice from Infinity Financial Services Advisory near San Bernardino. His firm serves diverse clients including individuals and small businesses, offering portfolio management and pension consulting with an hourly fee structure, which may suit those seeking flexible, tailored financial planning.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $261,020
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David S
Series 63, Series 65
Redlands, CA
Prospera Financial Services, inc.
David Smith offers expertise in options and derivatives strategies with 30 years of experience and holds Series 63 and 65 licenses, serving clients from Redlands near San Bernardino. His firm, Prospera Financial Services, manages $12.4 billion and supports diverse clients including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans, providing flat-fee and asset-based pricing options that may suit various investor needs.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $681,918
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Michael B
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Redlands, CA
Bosman Wealth Management, LLC
Michael Bosman specializes in options and derivatives strategies with 18 years of experience, offering independent advice from his Redlands-based firm. His approach combines fundamental and technical analysis, serving both individual and retirement plan clients with a fee structure of 1.1% annually for asset management and up to 0.50% for ERISA plan services, distinguishing him from others by his academic role and community involvement.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,035,462
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Ensen M
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Redlands, CA
Mason Financial Services
Ensen Mason offers independent options and derivatives strategies with 18 years of experience and CFA® credentials, managing discretionary portfolios for individual and high-net-worth clients near San Bernardino, CA. His unique background as a CPA and public-sector fiduciary overseeing a $12 billion investment pool adds depth to his risk management and tax-aware approach, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $596,747
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Crystal K
CFP®, Series 65
San Bernardino, CA
Brooklyn FI, LLC
Crystal Kozlak offers expertise in options and derivatives strategies with a focus on tax-loss harvesting and passive index investing, suitable for clients in San Bernardino, CA. Her firm, Brooklyn FI, LLC, manages $341 million with a primarily passive approach and offers flat-fee comprehensive financial planning, making her a distinct choice for clients seeking independent advice with negotiable fees and a focus on tax efficiency.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $1,509,646
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