Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Tennessee
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 use derivatives to manage risk or enhance returns, you need an advisor who understands the complex tax and strategy implications specific to these tools. A common mistake is treating options like regular stocks, which can lead to unexpected tax bills or missed opportunities. Many top matches here offer flat-fee pricing, so you know what you’ll pay regardless of how active your trading is.
- Tax treatment expertise. Confirm they understand how options gains and losses affect your federal tax bill, especially since Tennessee doesn’t tax investment income.
- Strategy alignment. Ask how they tailor options strategies to your risk tolerance and financial goals, not just generic market trends.
- Execution and timing. Options require precise timing; check how they manage trade execution to optimize outcomes.
- Experience with derivatives. Look for advisors who can explain complex derivatives clearly and have a track record of managing these instruments effectively.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jason L
CFP®, Series 66
Jackson, TN
Southern Capital Advisors, LLC
Jason Lockridge specializes in options and derivatives strategies, bringing 20 years of industry experience and CFP® certification to clients in Tennessee. His firm, Southern Capital Advisors, offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, with a tailored investment approach that blends fundamental, technical, quantitative, and behavioral analysis, distinguishing him from others by combining deep derivatives expertise with comprehensive retirement and real estate planning services.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $773,968
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Shawn J
Series 63, Series 66
Nashville, TN
Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC
Shawn Johnson's 28 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to handle complex trading and tax implications in Tennessee. His affiliation with Edward Jones, a firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, offers clients access to comprehensive wealth management services, while his flat-fee options for financial planning provide cost transparency compared to other advisors in the region.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $703,115
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Mark G
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Brentwood, TN
National Wealth Management Group, LLC
Mark Gargano specializes in options and derivatives strategies, bringing 12 years of industry experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and business exit planning, which is crucial for managing the complex tax implications of these instruments in Tennessee. Operating independently with flat-fee options, he serves individual and high net worth clients from Brentwood, TN, offering tailored, long-term investment strategies through National Wealth Management Group, setting him apart from advisors with more generic approaches.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $404,575
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Michael N
Series 63, Series 65
Madison, TN
Mutual Advisors, LLC
Michael Nance specializes in options and derivatives strategies, supported by 25 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses, making him well-equipped to handle complex trading and tax considerations in Tennessee. His firm, Mutual Advisors, LLC, manages $6.75 billion with 123 advisors, offering both passive and active investment strategies and flexible fee structures including flat fees, which may appeal to clients seeking tailored and cost-transparent options trading guidance.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $916,008
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Cameron R
PFS™, Series 66
Tullahoma, TN
Beam Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Cameron Ray specializes in options and derivatives strategies, leveraging 25 years of experience and a PFS™ designation to navigate complex tax and strategy implications for Tennessee clients. His firm, Beam Wealth Advisors, offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates tax and CPA services, providing a coordinated approach that distinguishes him from others by combining investment management with comprehensive tax planning expertise.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $625,144
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