Seasoned, options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Wisconsin
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 deep experience, it's easy to misprice risk or overlook how these strategies affect your overall portfolio.
- Risk management expertise. Ask how they evaluate the potential downside and volatility specific to options and derivatives, not just general market risk.
- Tax treatment knowledge. Confirm they understand how gains and losses from these instruments are reported and how to optimize your tax outcomes.
- Strategy integration. See if they explain how options and derivatives fit with your broader financial goals and investment timeline.
- Experience depth. Seasoned advisors here bring decades of navigating market cycles and complex instruments, which can help avoid costly mistakes.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Andrew R
Series 63, Series 65
Wauwatosa, WI
Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc.
Andrew Richman offers seasoned expertise in options and derivatives strategies, supported by 28 years of industry experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Based in Wauwatosa, WI, he operates through Packerland Brokerage Services, which manages over $900 million in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory services, distinguishing him with a broad platform access and a flat-fee financial planning structure ranging from $500 to $10,000.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $277,427
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Michael B
Series 63, Series 65
Madison, WI
Harbour Investments, Inc.
Michael Baer brings 40 years of experience and specializes in options and derivatives strategies, making him well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications these instruments entail. Based in Madison, WI, he operates independently with a flat-fee structure and serves a diverse client base through Harbour Investments, offering customized portfolio management and ongoing account monitoring, which distinguishes him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $309,963
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William M
Series 63, Series 66
Middleton, WI
Merit Financial Advisors
William Meland's 24 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make him well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications of these instruments. As an independent advisor at Merit Financial Advisors, a firm with $10.6 billion under management and a diverse client base, he offers flat-fee financial planning and specializes in retirement plans and business exit strategies, providing a broad range of services beyond derivatives.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $897,421
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Peter B
Series 66
Onalask, WI
Westminster Financial Advisory Corp
Peter Bittermann's 25 years of experience and Series 66 designation equip him to handle complex options and derivatives strategies, especially for clients approaching retirement or married couples. Operating from Onalaska, WI, he offers negotiable fees up to 2.5% annually and integrates a diversified, multi-asset class approach with tactical adjustments, distinguishing him from others by combining income planning and retirement income strategy expertise.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $630,085
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Mary M
Series 63, Series 65
Madison, WI
Madison Partners
Mary Morrow's 24 years of experience and expertise in options and derivatives strategies make her well-equipped to manage the complex risks and tax implications involved in these instruments. Based in Madison, WI, she offers flat-fee estate planning services and a long-term, customized investment approach through Madison Partners, which serves a diverse client base including trusts and charitable organizations, setting her apart from advisors focused solely on individual portfolios.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $615,192
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