Top tax-loss harvesting financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals 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 a sizable investment portfolio and want to reduce your tax bill by selling investments at a loss to offset gains, a tax-loss harvesting advisor can help you navigate this complex strategy. Without careful planning, you might trigger unintended tax consequences or miss opportunities to maximize your after-tax returns.
- Portfolio turnover management. Ask how they balance harvesting losses without disrupting your long-term investment goals.
- Wash sale rule awareness. Confirm they understand the IRS rule that disallows a loss if you buy a substantially identical security within 30 days.
- State tax implications. Since California has high income taxes, check how they factor state rules into your harvesting strategy.
- High-net-worth focus. These advisors are experienced working with clients who have complex portfolios and tax situations typical of high-net-worth individuals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Wanqiu W
Series 66
Los Angeles, CA
Citigroup Global Markets
Wanqiu Wu specializes in tax-loss harvesting for high-net-worth clients in California, leveraging her Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience to navigate complex tax strategies. Working at Citigroup Global Markets, she offers access to multi-asset, multi-manager investment approaches and negotiable fees up to 2.00% annually, distinguishing her from advisors at smaller firms with less diverse resources.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $714,318
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Charles P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Rafael, CA
WealthSpire Advisors
Charles Pyfer III specializes in tax-loss harvesting strategies tailored for high-net-worth clients in California, leveraging 19 years of experience and CFP® certification. Operating within Wealthspire Advisors, a large firm known for its customized, institutional-style asset allocation and comprehensive portfolio management, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves established professionals and mid-career clients, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $3,410,246
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Melissa S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Diego, CA
Creative Planning
Melissa Saxton specializes in tax-loss harvesting for high-net-worth clients in California, leveraging 17 years of experience and CFP® certification to manage complex portfolios with attention to state tax implications. She works at Creative Planning, a large firm known for a financial planning–led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, offering flat-fee arrangements that may suit clients seeking transparent pricing and comprehensive advisory support.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Gregory S
Series 65
Colorado Springs, CO
Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc.
Gregory Singer specializes in tax-loss harvesting for high-net-worth clients in California, leveraging his six years of experience and Series 65 designation to manage complex portfolios with attention to state tax implications. Operating within Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., a large firm with a $5 million managed-relationship threshold, he offers a multi-manager investment approach and flat-fee structures, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee models or smaller client minimums.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $4,142,839
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Angela H
CFP®, CFA®, Series 65
Walnut Creek, CA
Destination Wealth Management
Angela Hager specializes in tax-loss harvesting for high-net-worth clients in California, leveraging 18 years of experience and credentials including CFP® and CFA®. She offers a flat-fee structure starting at $1,500 and employs a core-and-tactical allocation approach at Destination Wealth Management, which manages over $4.1 billion in assets, distinguishing her with a strong institutional backing and comprehensive investment strategies.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $2,130,845
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