Flat-fee, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in San Francisco, 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. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Strategy depth. Ask how they tailor options strategies to your risk tolerance and market outlook, not just generic advice.
- Risk management. Confirm they explain potential losses clearly and use tools to limit downside exposure.
- Tax implications. Options can trigger complex tax events; check how they help you navigate these to avoid surprises.
- Market conditions. See if they adjust strategies based on volatility and economic shifts, rather than a fixed approach.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Everest W
Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Tactivest, LLC
Everest Wong specializes in options and derivatives strategies with 27 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial plans ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 and negotiated fees up to 2.5% annually. Based in San Francisco, he works at Tactivest, LLC, which serves individuals, trusts, and pension plans using diverse investment methods and technology platforms, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower client focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $571,322
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Zahid J
Series 66
San Francisco, CA
Onus Observer LLC
Zahid Jafry specializes in options and derivatives strategies with a flat-fee consulting arrangement, making him suitable for clients seeking transparent pricing in San Francisco. His firm, Onus Observer LLC, offers discretionary asset management using fundamental and cyclical analysis, serving high-net-worth individuals and trusts, which distinguishes him from advisors with more generic approaches or different fee structures.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $35,410
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Clayton E
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
San Francisco, CA
Elevate Wealth Management, L.L.C.
Clayton Earle specializes in options and derivatives strategies with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in San Francisco seeking transparent pricing and expertise in complex investments. His firm, Elevate Wealth Management, offers discretionary trading authority and serves high-net-worth individuals, providing tailored portfolio management with a focus on alternative investments and ongoing monitoring.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $929,905
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Ryan M
CFP®, Series 66
San Francisco, CA
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
Ryan Moore specializes in options and derivatives strategies with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in San Francisco seeking transparent pricing. His firm, Mercer Global Advisors, serves high-net-worth individuals and employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, offering diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios that adapt to market conditions, distinguishing him from advisors with more generic strategies.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,214,259
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Troy M
Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Black Diamond Financial, LLC
Troy Murphy offers expertise in options and derivatives strategies with a flat-fee structure, serving high-net-worth clients in San Francisco. His background includes four years at Goldman Sachs and involvement in investment committees, while his firm emphasizes low-cost, tax-efficient, index-based strategies combined with institutional-quality private investments, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on public markets.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $3,367,299
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