Top tax-loss harvesting financial advisors working with baby boomers in California
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 have investments with losses that could offset gains or reduce your taxable income, tax-loss harvesting can help you keep more of your money. Without careful timing and understanding of tax rules, you might trigger unwanted tax consequences or miss opportunities to maximize benefits.
- Wash sale rule awareness. Confirm how the advisor avoids repurchasing the same security within 30 days, which would disallow the loss.
- Portfolio impact. Ask how they balance harvesting losses with maintaining your desired investment allocation.
- State tax considerations. Since California has high income taxes, check how they integrate state tax effects into harvesting decisions.
- Long-term planning. See if they consider how harvesting fits into your overall retirement and income strategy as a Baby Boomer.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David G
Series 66
Pleasanton, CA
Merrill
David Gilchrist's expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategy suits Baby Boomers in California seeking to optimize tax outcomes while managing portfolio allocations. His decade of experience at Merrill, combined with a background in accounting and tax auditing, provides a strong foundation for integrating state tax considerations and long-term planning, distinguishing him from advisors without such specialized tax and wealth management knowledge.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Nickolaos S
VerifiedSeries 66, Series 7
Irvine, CA
Equitable Advisors
Nickolaos Sigas specializes in tax-loss harvesting and serves Baby Boomers in California, making him well-suited to address the tax challenges faced by this demographic. Affiliated with Equitable Advisors, a large firm with over 4,600 advisors, he offers a range of services including wealth management and annuities, with fees varying by asset level and hourly planning options, providing flexibility compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 0 years
Avg account: $609,299
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Jason S
Series 65
San Diego, CA
Mission Hills Financial Advisory LLC
Jason Shaya specializes in tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategy, serving Baby Boomers in California with a flat-fee and AUM fee structure. His firm, Mission Hills Financial Advisory LLC, offers discretionary asset management using fundamental and technical analysis, alternatives, and options, differentiating him with tailored portfolios and ongoing consulting for high-net-worth clients in San Diego.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $910,092
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Omar C
VerifiedSeries 63, Series 65, Series 66, AIF®, CIMA®, CTFA
Cupertino, CA
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Omar Chyou specializes in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management, serving Baby Boomers in California with 20 years of experience and credentials like CTFA and CIMA®. His flat-fee structure ranges from $250 to $50,000, offering flexibility compared to typical AUM fees. Based in Cupertino, he brings a comprehensive approach including estate planning and concentrated stock management, distinguishing him within a large firm setting.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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