Large-firm, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Illinois
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. Large-firm advisors often have access to extensive resources and teams that can support complex tax strategies.
- Loss identification process. Ask how they spot which investments to sell for tax benefits without harming your overall portfolio.
- Wash sale rules. Confirm they understand the rule that prevents buying the same security within 30 days, which can disallow your loss.
- Coordination with your tax advisor. Effective harvesting requires syncing with your tax preparer to ensure proper reporting and timing.
- Portfolio impact. Discuss how they balance tax savings 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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Kevin H
Series 63, Series 65
Chicago, IL
Merrill
Kevin Hanrahan's 31 years of experience at Merrill, a large firm with extensive managed account and portfolio management capabilities, equip him to handle tax-loss harvesting strategies effectively for clients in Illinois. His focus on mid-career professionals and high earners, combined with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishes him by offering tailored services within a large-firm context that integrates with Bank of America's resources.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Michael H
Series 63, Series 65
Downers Grove, IL
LPL Financial
Michael Hankes specializes in tax-loss harvesting within a large firm setting, leveraging over 40 years of experience and credentials including Series 63 and 65. His affiliation with LPL Financial provides access to extensive resources and a broad client base, including high-net-worth households and institutions. Offering flat-fee financial planning and consulting, he balances tax strategies with wealth management and retirement planning expertise, distinguishing him from other advisors in Illinois.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Roland S
Series 63, Series 65
Olympia Fields, IL
Valic Financial Advisors
Roland Szilard specializes in tax-loss harvesting within a large firm setting, leveraging 28 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 designations to help Illinois investors optimize tax strategies. His firm, Valic Financial Advisors, serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals and offers discretionary managed accounts with a mix of flat-fee and asset-based pricing, distinguishing him through extensive resources and flexible fee options.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $99,681
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Eric P
Series 63, Series 66
Chicago, IL
Fidelity
Eric Picard specializes in tax-loss harvesting within a large firm setting, leveraging Fidelity's extensive resources to help clients in Illinois strategically reduce their tax liabilities. With four years of industry experience and credentials including Series 63 and 66, he combines wealth management and passive investing expertise, offering personalized financial plans while emphasizing client education to build confidence in their financial strategies.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $234,793
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David R
Series 66
Deerfield, IL
Goldman Sachs Wealth Services
David Rog specializes in tax-loss harvesting within a large firm setting, leveraging 12 years of experience and expertise in equity compensation tax strategy and wealth management. Based in Deerfield, IL, he offers flat fees for seminars and financial wellness programs, and supports intergenerational families and executives, distinguishing him with tailored services and access to Goldman Sachs' centralized investment resources and private family office integration.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $215,149
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