Seasoned, 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 accidentally trigger unwanted tax events. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating these complexities.
- Loss identification strategy. Ask how they spot which investments to sell to maximize tax benefits without compromising your portfolio goals.
- Wash sale rules awareness. Confirm they understand the IRS rule that disallows claiming a loss if you buy a substantially identical security within 30 days.
- State tax considerations. Since California has high income taxes, check how they factor state tax impacts into harvesting decisions.
- Long-term property tax effects. Discuss how Proposition 13 limits property tax increases and whether your advisor integrates this into your overall tax planning.
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 35 years of experience, making him well-equipped to help California investors strategically reduce their tax bills. Operating from LPL Financial, a large firm offering both advisory and brokerage services, he provides flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth households, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower client focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Margaret K
Series 63, Series 66
Los Angeles, CA
Merrill
Margaret Kubiak's 25 years of experience and focus on tax-loss harvesting make her well-equipped to help California investors strategically reduce their tax liabilities. Working at Merrill, a large firm with diverse managed account programs and integration with Bank of America’s capital-markets platform, she offers active portfolio management tailored to mid-career professionals and high earners, with a 1.10% AUM fee for accounts under $2 million.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Brian E
Series 63, Series 65
El Segundo, CA
Cetera
Brian Emde's 30 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to help California investors reduce their tax bills through strategic loss identification and timing. Operating within Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning solutions, he provides flat-fee and hourly consulting options, catering to high earners and those approaching retirement, which distinguishes him from advisors with narrower client focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Miguel C
Series 63
Whittier, CA
OSAIC Institutions, INC.
Miguel Corral Jr. specializes in tax-loss harvesting, leveraging 31 years of experience to help clients in California navigate complex tax strategies, including state-specific considerations. Operating within OSAIC Institutions, a large firm offering flat-fee and negotiable AUM-based pricing, he serves a diverse clientele including high net worth individuals, providing customized financial planning and access to alternative investments, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $308,738
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Jerod W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Roseville, CA
Carson Wealth
Jerod Wurm's 28 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to expertly manage tax-loss harvesting strategies, particularly within California's complex tax environment. Working at CWM, LLC, a large firm serving diverse clients including high-net-worth families and institutions, he offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management supported by an Investment Committee, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $875,860
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