Seasoned, 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're managing complex options or derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of these contracts and their risks. Without deep experience, it's easy to misprice risk or overlook tax implications that can cost you.
- Risk management expertise. Confirm how they assess and hedge the unique risks tied to your options and derivatives positions.
- Tax strategy integration. Ask how they incorporate the tax treatment of derivatives into your broader financial plan.
- Experience with market volatility. Look for advisors who adapt strategies as market conditions shift, not just static models.
- Seasoned perspective. With decades of experience, these advisors can navigate complex scenarios that newer advisors might miss.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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G Woon C
Series 63, Series 65
Park City, UT
Kera Capital Partners
G Woon Choe brings 21 years of experience specializing in options and derivatives strategies, making him well-equipped to manage the complexities and risks of these financial instruments in Utah. As an independent advisor at Kera Capital Partners, he serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure ranging from $2,000 to $20,000, leveraging both fundamental and quantitative analysis to tailor asset-allocation portfolios.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $3,764,036
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Andrew S
Series 63, Series 66
Salt Lake City, UT
ALTA Capital Management LLC
Andrew Schaffernoth brings 23 years of experience managing options and derivatives strategies, making him well-equipped to handle complex risk and tax considerations in Utah. His firm, ALTA Capital Management, offers discretionary portfolio management with a quality-growth investment approach, serving both retail and institutional clients, which distinguishes him through a blend of seasoned expertise and a disciplined, research-driven process.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $846,395
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Kenneth B
CFP®, Series 66
Orem, UT
Diversify Wealth Management, LLC
Kenneth Bown's 21 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage complex contracts and their risks in Utah. His firm, Diversify Wealth Management, offers a tactically diversified investment approach and serves a range of clients including business owners and high-net-worth individuals, with flexible fee structures such as flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the area.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $824,138
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Ryan H
Series 63, Series 65
Salt Lake City, UT
Crewe Advisors
Ryan Halliday's 21 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage complex risk and tax considerations in Utah. As an independent advisor at Crewe Advisors, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves high-net-worth clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis for discretionary portfolio management, distinguishing him from others with a comprehensive, multi-strategy approach.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $3,400,706
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Craig R
Series 63, Series 65
American Fork, UT
Merit Financial Advisors
Craig Riggs brings 26 years of experience specializing in options and derivatives strategies, making him well-equipped to manage the complexities and risks of these financial instruments in Utah. His firm, Merit Financial Advisors, manages $10.6 billion with a long-term, diversified investment approach, and offers flat-fee financial planning up to $100,000, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent, independent advice alongside expertise in retirement plans and business exit strategies.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $897,421
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