CFP®-certified, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Vermont
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 hold options and derivatives, you need an advisor who understands the complex risks and tax implications involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected losses or tax bills that could have been minimized. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them integrate options strategies into your broader financial goals.
- Risk management insight. Ask how they assess and mitigate the unique risks of options and derivatives, not just general investment risk.
- Tax strategy knowledge. Confirm they understand how options gains and losses affect your tax situation, including short-term vs. long-term treatment.
- Strategy alignment. See how they tailor options strategies to your financial goals and risk tolerance, rather than applying generic approaches.
- Experience with complex instruments. Inquire about their track record managing various derivatives beyond basic options, ensuring they can handle your specific needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Alexandra F
CFP®, Series 66
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
44 North Capital, LLC
Alexandra Forest's CFP® certification and decade of experience equip her to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies effectively, especially for high-net-worth clients in Vermont. Working with 44 North Capital, LLC, she offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with a multifaceted approach, including tactical asset allocation and active management, and utilizes a flat-fee or up to 1% AUM fee structure, distinguishing her from advisors with more traditional or singular investment focuses.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $287,011
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Lori L
CFP®
South Burlington, VT
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
Lori Lustberg's CFP® certification and six years of experience equip her to manage options and derivatives strategies effectively, especially for high-net-worth clients in Vermont. Working with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, she offers a blend of active and passive investment approaches within a tax- and fee-sensitive framework, differentiating her through a flat-fee structure and expertise in private investments and business exit strategies.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Eric E
CFP®
Burlington, VT
Hanson & Doremus Investment Management
Eric Eklof Jr. is a CFP®-certified advisor in Burlington, Vermont, specializing in options and derivatives strategies with seven years of industry experience. He works at Hanson & Doremus Investment Management, which serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and offers both passive and active portfolio management. His fee structure includes a 0.85% AUM fee and negotiable hourly rates for financial planning, providing flexible options compared to other advisors.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $1,714,953
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Paul V
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Shelburne, VT
Madison Partners
Paul Valente's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage options and derivatives strategies effectively, integrating tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management to address complex risks and tax implications. Operating within Fisher Investments, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with a 1.50% AUM fee, he offers a centralized, tax-aware investment approach that distinguishes him from advisors at smaller firms or with less specialized expertise.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $615,192
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Timothy H
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Burlington, VT
Rock Point Advisors, LLC
Timothy Humphrey's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage the complexities of options and derivatives strategies effectively, especially for high-net-worth clients in Vermont. His firm, Rock Point Advisors, LLC, emphasizes discretionary portfolio management with a focus on ESG investing and concentrated stock management, charging a 1.20% AUM fee and typically serving clients with at least $500,000 to invest, which may suit investors seeking tailored, sustainable strategies.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $2,618,159
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