Seasoned, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Mattoon, IL
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 taxes or accidentally trigger unwanted tax events. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating these complexities to help you make the most of your investment losses.
- Loss identification strategy. Ask how they spot and prioritize losses that can offset gains without disrupting your overall investment plan.
- Wash sale awareness. Confirm they understand rules preventing repurchasing the same security too soon, which can disallow your tax loss.
- Portfolio impact. Discuss how harvesting losses fits with your long-term goals, not just short-term tax savings.
- State tax considerations. Since Illinois doesn’t tax retirement income, ask how they factor in local property taxes when planning your strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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John F
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Champaign, IL
LifeWise Wealth Advisors
John Foley's 41 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to expertly manage tax-loss harvesting strategies, especially for clients approaching retirement or high earners not yet rich. Operating from Bethany, IL with Cetera, a large firm offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, he provides flexible flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishing him from advisors with more rigid fee structures.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $1,126,754
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David P
Series 66
Toledo, IL
LPL Financial
David Phipps brings 26 years of experience and specializes in tax-loss harvesting, wealth management, and retirement plans for business owners, supported by his Series 66 designation. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, he serves a diverse client base and combines local insight from his role as a Mattoon City Commissioner with extensive industry knowledge, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Thomas G
Series 66
Ashmore, IL
Cetera Planning Partners
Thomas Gilbert offers seasoned expertise in tax-loss harvesting combined with retirement income strategy and wealth management, making him well-suited for clients in Mattoon, IL seeking to optimize tax outcomes. His 26 years of experience, Series 66 designation, and affiliation with Avantax Planning Partners, which uses model-based allocation and tax-intelligent overlays, distinguish him from others by blending independent advice with structured portfolio management.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $848,315
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