Flat-fee, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Costa Mesa, 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 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. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Loss identification process. Ask how they spot which investments to sell for tax benefits without hurting your overall portfolio.
- Wash sale awareness. Confirm they understand rules preventing repurchasing the same security too soon, which can disallow your tax loss.
- Coordination with your tax situation. They should consider your income tax bracket and other factors to time sales effectively.
- Portfolio impact. Check how they balance harvesting losses with maintaining your investment goals and risk tolerance.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael B
Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC
Michael Budd specializes in tax-loss harvesting and offers flat-fee financial planning through Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, a large national firm managing $16 billion in assets. With 28 years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65, he serves established professionals and negotiates fees based on service complexity, providing tailored strategies within a broad wealth management platform.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $781,916
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Chad B
Series 66
Costa Mesa, CA
The Wealth Consulting Group
Chad Bruechert specializes in tax-loss harvesting with a flat-fee structure, making him suitable for clients in Costa Mesa seeking predictable costs. His firm combines fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis, offering both active and passive investments, which differentiates him from others by providing a tailored, algorithm-enhanced portfolio approach alongside his 20 years of industry experience.
Experience: 0 years
Avg account: $466,923
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Grant W
Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Edelman Financial Engines
Grant Walker specializes in tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategy, operating in Costa Mesa with a flat-fee option through Edelman Financial Engines, a large firm known for technology-enabled investment advisory services. His background includes experience at Morgan Stanley and roles at wealth management institutions, offering a blend of personalized and model-based portfolio management that may suit clients seeking structured yet flexible financial planning.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $375,508
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Zachary S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Costa Mesa, CA
Creative Planning
Zachary Smith specializes in tax-loss harvesting and serves high-net-worth clients in Costa Mesa, CA, offering flat-fee financial planning with fees negotiated upfront. With 13 years of experience and CFP® certification, he works at a large firm providing retirement plan consulting and asset management, differentiating him through a broad service range and expertise in private and alternative investments.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Mikaela H
Series 66
Costa Mesa, CA
Cetera
Mikaela Harmon specializes in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management, offering flat-fee financial planning and consulting in Costa Mesa, CA. Affiliated with Cetera, a large firm serving diverse clients including high-net-worth and retirement-plan clients, she combines five years of experience with a Series 66 designation and expertise in retirement plans for business owners and charitable giving.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $306,089
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