CFP®-certified, 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 or invest in options and derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex tax and risk implications that come with these strategies. Without specialized knowledge, it's easy to overlook how these instruments affect your overall tax bill and portfolio risk.
- Federal tax focus. Since Tennessee has no state income tax, ask how they optimize your federal tax exposure related to options and derivatives.
- Risk management insight. Confirm they assess how derivatives impact your portfolio's volatility and downside protection, not just potential gains.
- Strategy alignment. Check how they tailor options strategies to your financial goals and time horizon, rather than applying generic approaches.
- Experience with local markets. Growing Tennessee cities attract new investors; ask how they incorporate local economic trends into your derivatives planning.
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's expertise in options and derivatives strategies, combined with his CFP® certification and 20 years of industry experience, equips him to manage the complex tax and risk factors relevant to Tennessee investors. His firm, Southern Capital Advisors, offers tailored investment approaches using fundamental, technical, quantitative, and behavioral analysis, with flexible flat-fee arrangements and a focus on high-net-worth and institutional clients, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $773,968
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Steven L
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Franklin, TN
Cooper McManus
Steven Lathrop's 38 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to navigate the complexities of options and derivatives strategies, particularly in Tennessee's tax environment. Operating from Cooper McManus in Franklin, TN, he offers flat-fee financial planning and employs a tailored investment approach that includes fundamental analysis and cryptocurrency, distinguishing him from advisors with more generic strategies or different fee structures.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $787,755
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Adam N
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Brentwood, TN
The Burney Company
Adam Newman is well-equipped to assist with options and derivatives strategies, leveraging 14 years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate complex tax and risk factors. Operating from Brentwood, Tennessee, he serves high-net-worth clients through The Burney Company, which manages $3.59 billion in assets using proprietary fundamental and quantitative models, and charges a 1.25% AUM fee, distinguishing him with a robust, data-driven investment approach.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $1,603,418
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Joseph O
CFP®, Series 65
Knoxville, TN
Savant Wealth Management
Joseph Ottaviano's CFP® certification and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-suited to address the complex tax and risk considerations for investors in Tennessee. Based in Knoxville with Savant Wealth Management, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, serving a diverse client base with a structured, evidence-based investment approach that includes tax-aware strategies and customization, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive firm resources.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $2,108,203
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William J
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Nashville, TN
Cahaba Wealth Management, Inc.
William Jackson's 29 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle options and derivatives strategies effectively, especially within Tennessee's tax environment. As an independent advisor at Cahaba Wealth Management, he serves high-net-worth clients with a 1.50% AUM fee, emphasizing long-term cash-flow projections and formal risk assessments, which distinguishes him from others by integrating comprehensive planning with specialized derivatives expertise.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $2,199,633
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