Flat-fee, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Des Moines, IA
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 that lost value, a tax-loss harvesting advisor can help you time and select those sales carefully. The biggest mistake is missing opportunities to offset gains or income because of poor timing or misunderstanding tax rules.
- Wash sale rule awareness. Confirm they explain how buying the same or similar security within 30 days can disallow your loss.
- Portfolio impact. Ask how they balance tax savings with maintaining your investment strategy and risk level.
- Flat-fee pricing. This means you pay a set amount regardless of assets, which can make costs more predictable.
- State tax considerations. Since retirement income taxes have recently changed in Iowa, check how they factor this into your tax-loss harvesting plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael G
Series 63, Series 65
Des Moines, IA
Avantax Planning Partners, Inc.
Michael Gasperi offers expertise in tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategy, supported by 28 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 credentials. Operating in Des Moines, IA, he provides flat-fee financial planning through Avantax Planning Partners, which uses a model-based allocation strategy and serves clients via CPA referrals, distinguishing him with a collaborative approach and seasoned insight.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $692,697
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Richard Y
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Des Moines, IA
LPL Financial
Richard Yoder specializes in tax-loss harvesting with 28 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial in Des Moines, IA. His background includes expertise in wealth management and retirement plans for business owners, supported by a large firm's resources and in-house research, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Kathryn H
Series 63, Series 66
Des Moines, IA
OSAIC Institutions, INC.
Kathryn Hooper specializes in tax-loss harvesting with 26 years of experience, offering flat-fee financial planning through OSAIC Institutions in Des Moines. Her firm serves diverse clients including individuals and corporations, providing customized advisory services and access to alternative investments, which may offer broader portfolio options compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $308,738
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Tracey F
Series 63, Series 65
Des Moines, IA
Valic Financial Advisors
Tracey Faenza specializes in tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategy, offering flat-fee financial planning services through Valic Financial Advisors in Des Moines, IA. With 19 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses, she supports high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients using Envestnet UMA models, distinguishing her with a large-firm resource base and a comprehensive approach to portfolio management.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $99,681
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Christopher B
Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
Des Moines, IA
Savvy
Christopher Benda specializes in tax-loss harvesting and offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting services in Des Moines, IA, making him suitable for clients seeking predictable costs. With 20 years of experience and expertise in concentrated stock management, ESG investing, and options strategies, he provides tailored investment approaches combining index-based cores with active strategies, differentiating him from others by integrating technology-driven solutions and serving high earners and business owners.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $1,062,133
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