Managing Concentrated Stock Risk with Covered Calls and Collars with Jake Marriott (Ep. 15)
You built the position. You watched it grow. Now the question is not how high it can go, but how much risk you are willing to take.
In this episode of the G360 Wealth Podcast, Sam Diarbakerly sits down with Jake Marriott, Options Portfolio Manager at Aptus Capital Advisors, to break down how options can be used in real-world wealth management. From covered calls to protective puts to structured collars, they walk through how these tools can help manage concentrated stock positions without rushing into a large tax event.
Jake explains the mechanics in plain language, including how upside caps work, why early exercise risk is often misunderstood, and how shorter duration strategies can offer more flexibility. The conversation also highlights the importance of aligning any options strategy with a clear investment policy and realistic expectations.
What to expect:
- A simple explanation of calls vs puts
- How covered calls can generate income while defining upside
- How collars can create a risk “band” around a concentrated position
- Why tax rules like the constructive sale rule matter
- The difference between algorithmic overlays and hands-on management
- And more!
Resources:
- Contact the team: https://www.generationcapitaladvisors.com/contact-us
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About our Guest: Jake Marriott is an Options Portfolio Manager at Aptus Capital Advisors, where he focuses on options overlay strategies for advisors and high-net-worth families. He works extensively with concentrated stock positions, helping clients structure covered calls, protective puts, and collar strategies aligned with their investment policy statements and long-term planning goals. His approach emphasizes education, disciplined execution, and ongoing communication to ensure strategies are implemented thoughtfully and monitored closely.
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