CFP®-certified, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Steubenville, OH
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 hold options and derivatives, you need an advisor who understands how these contracts can affect your overall portfolio risk and tax situation. A common mistake is treating options strategies like regular stock trades, which can lead to unexpected losses or tax complications. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including complex investment products.
- Tax implications awareness. Confirm how they handle the unique tax rules for options and derivatives, especially with municipal income taxes varying by city.
- Risk management focus. Ask how they integrate options strategies into your broader risk tolerance and investment goals.
- Strategy customization. Look for advisors who tailor options approaches to your specific financial situation, not one-size-fits-all solutions.
- Experience with derivatives. Inquire about their track record managing portfolios that include complex derivatives beyond basic options.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Howard B
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Wheeling, WV
Wesbanco Securities, Inc.
Howard Bertram's 22 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage options and derivatives strategies with a strong understanding of portfolio risk and tax implications. Based in nearby Wheeling, WV, he offers independent advice through Wesbanco Securities, which manages $166 million in assets and provides wrap-fee programs, differentiating him with a broad client base and diverse investment approaches.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $175,707
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Zachary S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Cadiz, OH
Ameriprise
Zachary Smith's CFP® certification and six years of experience at The Huntington Investment Company equip him to manage options and derivatives strategies with attention to tax-loss harvesting and ESG investing. His firm’s large scale and model-driven platform offer diverse investment models, differentiating him from others by combining personalized strategies with extensive resources and a 2.00% AUM fee structure.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $471,167
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Chelsea C
CFP®, Series 65
Wheeling, WV
Mckinley Carter Wealth Services, Inc.
Chelsea Clegg is a CFP®-certified advisor specializing in options and derivatives strategies, with 10 years of experience and a focus on high-net-worth clients. Based in Wheeling, WV, she offers a mix of flat fees and AUM-based pricing through McKinley Carter Wealth Services, which employs both fundamental and technical analysis to tailor long-term asset allocations to client risk tolerance and goals.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $1,780,707
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Timothy R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Wheeling, WV
Ameriprise
Timothy Roberts offers expertise in options and derivatives strategies combined with 30 years of industry experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to manage complex portfolio risks and tax implications. His firm provides customized portfolio management and financial planning with negotiable flat fees, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations, which distinguishes him from others by offering tailored solutions and flexible fee structures.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $471,167
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