Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Urbana, 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 options or use derivatives to manage risk or enhance returns, you need an advisor who understands the complexities beyond basic stock investing. A common mistake is treating these strategies like simple bets, ignoring how timing, tax implications, and market conditions affect outcomes.
- Municipal tax awareness. Ask how they handle local income taxes, which can differ by city and impact your net returns.
- Strategy customization. Confirm they tailor options and derivatives approaches to your specific goals and risk tolerance, not just standard templates.
- Risk management focus. Look for advisors who explain how they control downside risk, not just potential gains.
- Experience with derivatives. Inquire about their track record navigating volatile markets using these tools, ensuring they understand real-world complexities.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Timothy W
Series 63, Series 65
London, OH
Creative Financial Designs, Inc.
Timothy Wright offers expertise in options and derivatives strategies combined with 39 years of industry experience, making him capable of handling complex risk management and strategy customization. Based in nearby London, OH, he operates through Creative Financial Designs, which serves diverse clients including charitable organizations and employs asset-class model allocations with a focus on ESG and Biblical Responsible Investing, providing a unique blend of sustainable and faith-based investment approaches.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $275,989
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Colton L
Series 66
Bellefontaine, OH
Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC
Colton Lowry's 12 years of experience and Series 66 designation equip him to handle options and derivatives strategies, with expertise in tax strategies for small businesses and college savings plans. Operating from Bellefontaine, OH, he offers flat-fee financial planning and access to a broad range of investment options through Kingsview Wealth Management's $6.7 billion in assets under management, differentiating him with a blend of personalized planning and model-based strategies.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $703,115
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Richard F
Series 63, Series 65
Springfield, OH
Ameriprise
Richard Foreman brings 24 years of experience in options and derivatives strategies, supported by his Series 63 and 65 licenses, making him well-equipped to handle complex risk management and tax considerations for Urbana clients. Operating within The Huntington Investment Company, a large firm managing $6.3 billion with nearly 400 advisors, he offers a model-driven, discretionary portfolio approach and a 2% AUM fee, distinguishing him from smaller or less specialized advisors nearby.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $471,167
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