Top options & derivatives strategies financial advisors in Winona, MN

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 complex strategies and tax implications involved. A common mistake is treating these tools like simple stock trades, which can lead to unexpected losses or tax bills.

  • Strategy depth. Look for advisors who explain how they tailor option spreads, hedges, or derivatives to your risk tolerance and goals.
  • Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how options gains and losses affect your tax situation, especially in states with higher taxes.
  • Income planning integration. Ask how they incorporate options strategies into your broader income plan, considering local tax and social service factors.

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Timothy T

Series 66

Winona, MN

Calder Financial Group

Timothy Tuinstra is a financial advisor at Calder Financial Group with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Outside of advising, he provides tax planning and tax return preparation as an IRS Enrolled Agent and also assists his son with a residential and small commercial painting business. Calder Financial Group advises individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, foundations, and endowments, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a model portfolio approach with tactical rebalancing and provides pension consulting and third-party administration services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Real estate investing Founder/Business Owner Retired

Wayne M

CFP®, Series 66

Winona, MN

Edward Jones

Wayne Myhre is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winona, MN, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for St. Matthews Preschool in St. Charles, MN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard, along with affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Divorce financial planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Christopher G

Series 66

Winona, MN

LPL Financial

Christopher Gervais is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He held a position at Edward Jones for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Wilson Township Planning and Zoning Commission and works as a basketball referee and official. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms with an emphasis on both advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Evan P

Series 63, Series 65

Galesville, WI

Thrivent Investment Management

Evan Peterson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked exclusively with Thrivent since 2023. Outside of finance, he is involved in his community as a monitor at a local wellness center and sells personal items on eBay, including sports and trading cards. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients.

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Lee T

Series 63, Series 66

Winona, MN

First Midwest Investments

Lee Turek is an investment advisor at First Midwest Investments with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with First Midwest Investments since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in introducing bank loan participants in a non-investment capacity. First Midwest Investments provides investment advisory services to retirement plans, corporations, and individuals, including 401(k) consulting, participant education, and portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $11 million in non-discretionary assets and emphasizes pension consulting and direct participant services alongside fundamental analysis across various asset classes.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management
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Edwina M

Series 65

Cincinnati, OH

Waverly Advisors, LLC

Edwina Martin is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management for five years and was employed at Teradata Corp for eleven years. Martin also serves as assistant director of tax planning at 9258 Tax and Planning, a non-investment related business. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Craig M

Series 63, Series 65

Columbia, SC

Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Craig Mcdaniel Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Columbia, SC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and The McDaniel Corporation since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales and serves as an independent agent for annuities and related products. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a blend of analytical methods with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Alan T

Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Regal Investment Advisors LLC

Alan Toman is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Regal Investment Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Bankers Life. Outside of his advisory role, Toman is active in the insurance sector, offering accident and health insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and traditional life insurance products through American Senior Benefits and as an insurance agent. Regal Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and other registered advisers, serving a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers proprietary and third-party model portfolios across various asset classes, with advisers selecting allocations and granting Regal authority to implement and manage strategies.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran financial advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Stephen H

Series 65

Plano, TX

Fisher Investments

Stephen Harris is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2023, he worked for Fiba Basketball and East Stroudsburg University. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Founder/Business Owner Executive

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