Flat-fee, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Columbia, MO
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 want to reduce your tax bill by selling investments at a loss to offset gains, you need an advisor who understands the timing and rules of tax-loss harvesting. Without careful planning, you might miss opportunities or trigger unintended tax consequences. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Loss harvesting timing. Ask how they decide when to sell losing investments to maximize tax benefits without hurting your portfolio.
- Wash sale rule awareness. Confirm they avoid repurchasing the same or similar securities within 30 days, which would disallow the loss.
- Portfolio impact. Check how they balance tax savings with maintaining your desired investment allocation and risk level.
- Coordination with tax filing. Ensure they provide clear information for your tax preparer to accurately report harvested losses.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Chancellor S
CFP®, Series 65
Columbia, MO
Creative Planning
Chancellor Spangler specializes in tax-loss harvesting and offers flat-fee financial planning within Creative Planning, a large firm known for a financial planning-led investment process using low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies. With five years of experience and CFP® certification, he serves high-net-worth clients in Columbia, MO, providing negotiated flat fees and tailored services for complex cases, distinguishing him from advisors with standard AUM-based fees.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Travis C
Series 66
Columbia, MO
LPL Financial
Travis Crum offers expertise in tax-loss harvesting with 21 years of experience at LPL Financial in Columbia, MO, providing flat-fee financial planning and consulting services. His firm supports diverse clients with in-house research and combines advisory with insurance and lending, distinguishing him from others by integrating broad financial solutions alongside tax-focused strategies.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Ryan M
CFP®, Series 65
Columbia, MO
The Wealth Consulting Group
Ryan Mueller offers expertise in tax-loss harvesting with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in Columbia, MO seeking predictable costs. His firm, The Wealth Consulting Group, serves a diverse clientele with tailored investment processes and multiple analytical approaches, differentiating him from others by combining ESG investing and retirement plan advisory experience alongside his CFP® certification and five years in the industry.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $466,923
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David M
Series 63, Series 65
Columbia, MO
Cetera
David Mackey in Columbia, MO, specializes in tax-loss harvesting and offers flat-fee financial planning, making him suitable for clients seeking predictable costs while managing tax strategies. With eight years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65, he also serves high earners and those approaching retirement, supported by Cetera's large-firm resources and a broad range of portfolio and fiduciary services.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Carroll W
CFP®, Series 63
Columbia, MO
Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC
Carroll Wilkerson offers expertise in tax-loss harvesting combined with a flat-fee structure for stand-alone financial planning, making him suitable for clients in Columbia, MO seeking predictable costs. With 40 years of experience and CFP® certification, he provides active portfolio management and retirement planning, supported by a firm approach that integrates tactical asset allocation and diverse analytical methods.
Experience: 41 years
Avg account: $559,781
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