Top tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Kentucky
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.
- Loss identification process. Ask how they spot which investments to sell for tax benefits without harming your overall portfolio.
- Wash sale awareness. Confirm they understand rules preventing repurchasing the same security too soon, which can disallow the tax loss.
- Portfolio impact. Check how they balance tax savings with maintaining your desired investment allocation and risk level.
- State tax considerations. Since Kentucky has lower living costs, ask how they factor state-specific tax rules into harvesting strategies to maximize your after-tax returns.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Julie S
Series 66
Prestonsburg, KY
Edward Jones
Julie Smith specializes in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management, serving clients in Prestonsburg, KY, with a focus on multi-generational wealth transfer. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm supporting over four million clients, she offers advisory programs with fees up to 1.35% annually, providing access to extensive resources compared to smaller local advisors.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $246,728
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Marcia L
Series 66
Louisville, KY
Cetera Planning Partners
Marcia Lewis offers expertise in tax-loss harvesting combined with retirement income strategies, making her well-suited for clients in Kentucky seeking to optimize tax outcomes. Her 25 years of experience, CFP® certification, and flat-fee planning options distinguish her from others, while her background as an attorney and founder adds depth to her independent advisory approach.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $848,315
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Verna C
Series 66
Paducah, KY
Cetera
Verna Conway specializes in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management, making her well-suited to help Kentucky investors optimize tax strategies while maintaining portfolio balance. Operating from Paducah with seven years of experience and backed by Cetera's large firm resources, she offers flexible flat-fee and hourly consulting options, catering to high earners and those approaching retirement.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $306,089
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James J
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Bowling Green - Park Plaza, KY
Robert Baird & Co.
James Jefferson's expertise in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management, combined with 30 years of experience and CFA® credentials, equips him to navigate Kentucky's tax nuances effectively. Operating within Robert Baird & Co., a large firm offering flat fees and tailored portfolio services, he serves diverse clients including individuals and charitable organizations, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower client focuses or fee structures.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $713,008
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Mary R
Series 66
Fort Mitchell, KY
Merrill
Mary Romans specializes in tax-loss harvesting and combines this with both active portfolio management and passive investing strategies, making her well-suited for clients in Kentucky seeking to optimize tax outcomes. Working at Merrill, a large firm with a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans, she brings 27 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, offering access to model-based and discretionary investment strategies.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $860,085
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