CFP®-certified, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors 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 that have lost value, you might consider tax-loss harvesting to offset gains and reduce your tax bill. Without careful timing and understanding of tax rules, you could trigger unintended tax consequences or miss opportunities to maximize savings. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax strategies.
- Wash sale rule awareness. Confirm how they avoid repurchasing the same or similar securities within 30 days, which can disallow your tax loss.
- Portfolio impact. Ask how they balance tax benefits with maintaining your desired investment allocation and risk level.
- State tax considerations. Since California has high income taxes, check how they integrate state tax effects into harvesting decisions.
- Long-term strategy. Look for advisors who view tax-loss harvesting as part of ongoing portfolio management, not just a year-end checklist.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Charles P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Rafael, CA
WealthSpire Advisors
Charles Pyfer III is well-equipped to assist with tax-loss harvesting in California, leveraging his CFP® certification and 19 years of experience alongside expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategy. Operating from Wealthspire Advisors, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients, he offers a flat-fee structure and employs a diversified, institutional-style asset allocation approach, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee models.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $3,410,246
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Elaina S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Parallel Advisors, LLC
Elaina Serotte's 16 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to handle tax-loss harvesting effectively, especially within California's complex tax environment. At Parallel Advisors, she utilizes a multi-faceted investment approach including options strategies and ongoing portfolio rebalancing, serving high-net-worth and corporate clients. Her fee structure includes flat fees for tax preparation and hourly rates for planning, distinguishing her from advisors with purely asset-based fees.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $2,223,505
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Jerod W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Roseville, CA
CWM, LLC
Jerod Wurm's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle tax-loss harvesting effectively, especially within California's complex tax environment. His role at CWM, LLC, a large firm serving diverse clients including high-net-worth families and institutions, offers access to discretionary portfolio management and a blend of in-house and third-party investment models, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources or narrower client focus.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $875,860
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Melissa S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Diego, CA
Creative Planning
Melissa Saxton's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to manage tax-loss harvesting effectively, especially within California's high-tax environment. She works at Creative Planning, a large firm known for a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies. Her expertise also includes private investments and retirement income strategies, serving high-net-worth clients with negotiable flat fees, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower focuses or different fee structures.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Bailey B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Los Angeles, CA
Schwab Wealth Advisory
Bailey Burke specializes in tax-loss harvesting and is CFP®-certified, making her well-equipped to help California investors manage tax implications effectively. With seven years of experience and a background at Vanguard, she operates within Schwab Wealth Advisory, a large firm emphasizing asset allocation and risk tolerance through standardized models, which may appeal to clients seeking structured, non-discretionary investment advice.
Experience: 8 years
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