Seasoned, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Virginia
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 a portfolio with options or derivatives, you likely need guidance on complex strategies that can quickly become costly if misunderstood. A common mistake is underestimating the risks and tax implications tied to these financial contracts.
- Risk management focus. Confirm how the advisor balances potential gains with the risks unique to options and derivatives, not just general investment risk.
- Tax implications expertise. Ask how they handle the often complicated tax treatment of options trades, including timing and reporting.
- Strategy customization. Look for advisors who tailor strategies to your specific financial goals and risk tolerance, rather than applying one-size-fits-all approaches.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors here bring decades of experience navigating market volatility and regulatory changes affecting derivatives.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Thomas H
Series 65
Duck, NC
The Burney Company
Thomas Hunt brings 38 years of experience managing options and derivatives strategies, making him well-equipped to handle complex portfolio needs in Virginia. Based in Arlington with The Burney Company, he serves high-net-worth clients through an independent, active management approach, supported by proprietary quantitative models and a 1.25% AUM fee, distinguishing him from advisors with less specialized firm resources or experience.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $1,603,418
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Eric H
CFP®, Series 66
Tyson's Corner, VA
SEIA
Eric Hirsch brings 21 years of experience specializing in options and derivatives strategies, making him well-equipped to manage the complexities and risks associated with these financial instruments. Based in Tyson's Corner, VA, he is a CFP®-certified advisor at SEIA, a firm serving high-net-worth clients with a strategic macro asset allocation approach and offering flat-fee financial planning alongside flexible hourly consulting rates.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $2,277,033
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Jonathan C
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Charlottesville, VA
&PARTNERS
Jonathan Chasen's 25 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage complex options and derivatives strategies effectively, addressing risk management and tax implications. Operating from Charlottesville, VA with the large firm &PARTNERS, he offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates proprietary and third-party strategies, serving a diverse clientele including private business owners and charitable organizations, which distinguishes him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $384,909
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George A
Series 63, Series 65
Williamsburg, VA
Davenport & Company LLC
George Askew's 44 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage complex portfolios involving these instruments. Operating from Davenport & Company LLC, a large, employee-owned firm in Williamsburg, VA, he offers flat-fee financial planning and active portfolio management, providing tailored strategies that consider tax-loss harvesting and risk management, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 45 years
Avg account: $1,062,051
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Steven W
Series 63, Series 65
Virginia Beach, VA
Edgewater Asset Management
Steven Winter offers seasoned expertise in options and derivatives strategies, backed by 22 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 65 designations. Operating from Virginia Beach, he provides personalized portfolio management through Edgewater Asset Management, focusing on active sector allocation and tax-aware advice for high-net-worth clients, distinguishing him with a fee-only fiduciary approach and a top-down economic investment strategy.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,461,279
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