Optima Trade & Investments, LLC
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About
Optima Trade & Investments is a registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management on a limited discretionary basis and provides financial planning and consulting services. The firm describes constructing portfolios across equities, corporate and municipal debt, mutual funds and options while permitting client‑imposed investment restrictions and providing ongoing supervision.
OTI uses a blend of fundamental, technical, charting and cyclical analysis and states a preference for technical analysis combined with shorter‑term purchases and trading, employing stop orders to manage downside risk. The firm also deploys strategies such as short sales, margin transactions and option writing when consistent with client objectives and risk tolerances.
Distinctive for its peer group, OTI discloses a market‑timing service and the availability of alternative billing arrangements — including hourly billing for some planning and consulting engagements and the option for performance‑based fees for qualified clients. The brochure also notes that, as of the most recent filing, the firm reported no client assets under management and that principals devote material time to other non‑advisory business activities, which may affect its capacity relative to typical investment‑manager peers.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
Up to $1,500 for comprehensive or modular financial plans, subject to negotiation
1.00% to 2.00% annually (negotiable depending on client financial position and scope of services)
$175.00 per hour, subject to negotiation
1.00% of current portfolio equity plus 25% of annual gross profits exceeding 5% account increase, billed quarterly
Main office
80 12th Street, Suite 303
Wheeling WV 26003
Advisors at this office
2
Most active in
West Virginia
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Business activities & affiliations
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Forms ADV
Advisors at this firm
Ross M
Wheeling, WV
Optima Trade & Investments, LLC
Ross Merenda is a financial advisor with Optima Trade & Investments, LLC, where he has worked since 2005. He has 12 years of industry experience. Optima Trade & Investments is a registered investment adviser offering portfolio management on a limited discretionary basis, as well as financial planning and consulting services. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis with a preference for technical analysis and shorter-term trading strategies, including the use of stop orders, short sales, margin transactions, and option writing when aligned with client objectives.
Jeffrey H
Series 65
Wheeling, WV
Optima Trade & Investments, LLC
Jeffrey Hensler is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Optima Trade & Investments, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2006. Optima Trade & Investments is a registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management on a limited discretionary basis along with financial planning and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis with a focus on technical analysis and shorter-term trading strategies, and offers alternative billing arrangements including performance-based fees for qualified clients.
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