Flat-fee, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Utah
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 and timing involved. Without deep knowledge, it's easy to misprice risk or overlook how these strategies affect your overall portfolio.
- Strategy alignment. Confirm how they tailor options and derivatives to your financial goals, not just generic investment advice.
- Risk management focus. Ask how they monitor and adjust positions to protect against sudden market moves.
- Fee transparency. Flat-fee advisors charge a set rate regardless of trades, so understand what services are included.
- Regulatory awareness. Options and derivatives have specific rules; check how they keep your strategies compliant and up to date.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Eric S
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Brighton Wealth Management, Inc.
Eric Stats specializes in options and derivatives strategies, making him well-suited for clients in Utah seeking flat-fee financial advisors with this expertise. With 17 years of experience and CFA® designation, he leads Brighton Wealth Management, which offers customized portfolio management including derivatives and margin strategies, serving high-net-worth individuals with transparent financial planning fees starting at $500 for simple plans.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $285,186
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Christopher C
Series 65
Salt Lake City, UT
Root Financial Partners
Christopher Casale specializes in options and derivatives strategies, making him capable of managing complex risk and return enhancements for clients in Utah. Unlike some peers, he offers flat-fee financial planning with fees ranging from $2,000 to $65,000 and serves high-net-worth individuals independently, combining a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with comprehensive planning and ongoing reviews.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $2,512,954
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Christopher C
Series 65
Riverton, UT
Trek Financial
Christopher Captain specializes in options and derivatives strategies, making him well-suited for clients in Utah seeking flat-fee financial advice in this area. With three years of experience and a Series 65 license, he operates through Trek Financial, which uses a quantitative, ETF-based approach with tactical models and macro analysis, serving a diverse client base including institutions and individuals, and offers flexible flat and fixed fee structures for planning and consulting.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $537,789
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Hudson H
CFP®, Series 65
Park City, UT
Mariner
Hudson Horn specializes in options and derivatives strategies, making him well-suited for clients seeking expertise in these complex investment areas within Utah. Operating at Mariner Wealth, a large firm managing nearly $99 billion in assets, he offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting services, catering primarily to high-net-worth individuals, and brings a unique background as a founder and executive with a CFP® certification and three years of industry experience.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Uma K
Series 63, Series 66
South Jordan, UT
Diversify Wealth Management, LLC
Uma Khandkar specializes in options and derivatives strategies, offering flat-fee services through Diversify Wealth Management in Sandy, UT, which suits clients seeking transparent pricing for complex trading approaches. With four years of industry experience and a background at Fidelity Investments, she supports mid-career professionals and business owners using a tactically diversified investment approach, differentiating her by combining active portfolio management with expertise in private and alternative investments.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $824,138
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