Seasoned, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Florida
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 federal tax bill by selling investments at a loss to offset gains, you need an advisor who understands the nuances of tax-loss harvesting. A common mistake is missing the timing and wash sale rules that can disqualify your losses and cost you money. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these complexities.
- Wash sale rule expertise. Confirm they know how to avoid repurchasing the same or substantially identical security within 30 days, which can negate your tax loss.
- Portfolio impact awareness. Ask how they balance harvesting losses without disrupting your long-term investment strategy.
- Federal tax focus. Since Florida has no state income tax, ensure they concentrate on federal tax implications and consider property and sales taxes in your overall plan.
- Experience with wealth migration. Florida's strong homestead protections attract many relocating clients; check how they incorporate this into tax-loss harvesting strategies.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Richard M
Series 63
Fort Walton, FL
Cetera
Richard Martin's 28 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to help clients in Florida reduce their federal tax bills while navigating complex rules like wash sales. His background as a CPA owner and affiliation with Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and planning solutions, distinguishes him by combining deep tax knowledge with broad financial services and flexible fee arrangements including flat fees and hourly consulting.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Joseph H
Series 63, Series 66
Boca Raton, FL
Financial Trust Asset Management Chartered
Joseph Hage's 39 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to manage the complexities of reducing federal tax liabilities in Florida. His firm, Financial Trust Asset Management Chartered, employs a multidisciplinary investment approach combining quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, and serves high-net-worth clients with a 1.25% AUM fee, distinguishing him from others by integrating research-driven strategies and collaboration with CPA and insurance affiliates.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $633,722
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Trent N
Series 63, Series 65
Bradenton, FL
RBC Capital Markets
Trent Nelson's 24 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to help clients in Florida reduce their federal tax bills while navigating complex rules like wash sales. Working at RBC Capital Markets, a large firm offering flat-fee options and tailored investment strategies, he also brings knowledge in ESG investing and concentrated stock management, appealing to high earners approaching retirement and business owners.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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Robert S
Series 63, Series 65
Naples, FL
Merrill
Robert Steingold's 43 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management make him well-equipped to help clients in Florida reduce their federal tax bills while maintaining investment strategy balance. Working at Merrill, a large firm with a broad client base and comprehensive managed account programs, he offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him with extensive resources and a focus on mid-career professionals and high earners.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $860,085
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David W
Series 63, Series 65
Dallas, TX
LPL Financial
David Winston's 33 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to help clients in Florida reduce their federal tax bills while navigating complex rules like wash sales. Operating within LPL Financial, a large firm offering both advisory and brokerage services, he provides flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth households, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower client focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $399,489
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