Flat-fee, 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 with losses that could offset gains, a tax-loss harvesting advisor can help you use those losses to reduce your tax bill. Without careful timing and strategy, you might miss opportunities to lower your taxes or trigger unwanted tax consequences. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Loss identification strategy. Ask how they spot which investments to sell for tax benefits without hurting your overall portfolio.
- Wash sale rules. Confirm they understand the IRS rule that prevents claiming a loss if you buy a similar security within 30 days.
- State tax impact. Since California has high income taxes, check how they factor state taxes into harvesting decisions.
- Portfolio rebalancing. See how they balance tax-loss harvesting with keeping your investments aligned to your goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Charles B
Series 63, Series 65
Los Angeles, CA
LPL Financial
Charles Bachtell specializes in tax-loss harvesting with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in California seeking predictable costs for tax-efficient investment strategies. With 35 years of experience at LPL Financial, a large firm offering both advisory and brokerage services, he supports diverse clients including high-net-worth households and retirement plan sponsors, differentiating him through extensive industry knowledge and a broad service platform.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Charles P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Rafael, CA
WealthSpire Advisors
Charles Pyfer III specializes in tax-loss harvesting with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in California seeking predictable costs for tax-efficient investment strategies. With 19 years of experience and CFP® certification, he operates within Wealthspire Advisors, a large firm known for customized, institutional-style asset allocation and serving high-net-worth individuals, which may offer more comprehensive portfolio management compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $3,410,246
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Jonathan L
Series 66
Roseville, CA
LPL Enterprise
Jonathan Levatino specializes in tax-loss harvesting with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in California seeking predictable costs for tax-efficient investment strategies. Operating through LPL Enterprise, a large firm offering a broad range of financial planning and asset management services, he brings three years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation, alongside a background that includes roles at Prudential and Apple, which may provide diverse insights compared to other advisors.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $239,757
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Elaina S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Parallel Advisors, LLC
Elaina Serotte specializes in tax-loss harvesting and offers flat-fee tax preparation services, making her well-suited for clients in California seeking to reduce tax liabilities through strategic loss identification and portfolio rebalancing. With 16 years of experience and CFP® certification, she works at Parallel Advisors, which serves high-net-worth individuals and employs a multi-faceted investment approach including options strategies, setting her apart from advisors with narrower focuses or different fee structures.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $2,223,505
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Brian E
Series 63, Series 65
El Segundo, CA
Cetera
Brian Emde specializes in tax-loss harvesting and offers flat-fee financial planning, making him well-suited for clients in California seeking to reduce tax liabilities through strategic investment losses. With 30 years of experience and a background serving high earners and those approaching retirement, he operates within Cetera, a large firm providing diverse portfolio management and fiduciary solutions, which may offer broader institutional resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $306,089
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