Independent, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Clearlake, CA
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 an advisor who understands the timing and rules, you could miss opportunities or trigger unwanted tax consequences. Independent advisors here work without firm constraints, focusing on your unique tax situation.
- Timing of sales. Ask how they decide when to sell losing investments to maximize tax benefits without disrupting your portfolio.
- Wash sale rules. Confirm they understand the IRS rule that disallows a loss if you buy a substantially identical security within 30 days.
- State tax impact. Since California has high income taxes, check how they factor state taxes into harvesting strategies.
- Portfolio balance. Ensure they consider how harvesting affects your overall investment goals, not just tax savings.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brandon A
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Healdsburg, CA
Facet
Brandon Aguilar Gunderson specializes in tax-loss harvesting and operates independently, offering tailored strategies that consider California's high state taxes and IRS wash sale rules. With three years of experience and CFP® certification, he provides subscription-based financial planning through Facet, which uses a technology-driven, model-based asset allocation and a flat membership fee structure, distinguishing him from advisors with traditional fee models.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $541,077
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Maxwell M
Series 66
Santa Rosa, CA
Madson Wealth Advisors Inc.
Maxwell Madson specializes in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management, making him well-suited to help clients in Clearlake, CA, optimize tax strategies while balancing investment goals. Operating independently with flat and hourly fee options, he serves high-net-worth clients and applies both fundamental and technical analysis, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on traditional asset management.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $1,224,751
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Christopher L
CFP®, Series 65
Saint Helena, CA
Argos Wealth Advisors LLC
Christopher Leary specializes in tax-loss harvesting and independent financial advice, making him well-suited for clients in Clearlake, CA seeking to optimize tax strategies. With seven years of experience and a CFP® certification, he offers flat-fee consulting through Argos Wealth Advisors, which employs a risk-based, strategic asset allocation approach and manages a private small-cap fund, differentiating him from advisors focused solely on traditional portfolios.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $4,228,662
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Denis W
Series 63, Series 65
Santa Rosa, CA
Trek Financial
Denis Wheatley offers expertise in tax-loss harvesting combined with options and derivatives strategies, making him well-suited for managing tax-efficient portfolios in the Clearlake area. With 42 years of experience and a flat-fee structure ranging from $100 to $50,000, he serves a diverse clientele including high earners and values-based investors, differentiating him through a blend of strategic ETF allocations and tax-aware direct indexing.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $537,789
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Sam V
Series 65
Healdsburg, CA
Iluka Advisors
Sam Valtenbergs specializes in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management, making him capable of addressing tax-sensitive investment strategies in the Clearlake area. His firm, Iluka Advisors, serves high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management using quantitative strategies like efficient-frontier optimization, and negotiates fees based on assets under management, distinguishing him from advisors with fixed fee structures or less focus on advanced quantitative methods.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $3,041,570
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