Seasoned, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Missouri
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 trigger unwanted tax consequences. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience to navigate these complexities effectively.
- Loss recognition timing. Ask how they decide when to sell losing investments to maximize tax benefits without disrupting your portfolio.
- Wash sale rules. Confirm they understand and avoid repurchasing the same or similar securities within 30 days, which can disallow the tax loss.
- Portfolio impact. Look for advisors who balance tax savings with maintaining your desired investment allocation and risk level.
- State tax considerations. Since Missouri has a relatively low cost of living, ask how they factor state tax rules into your harvesting strategy for early retirement planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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William J
Series 63, Series 66
Lees Summit, MO
LPL Financial
William James brings 43 years of experience in tax-loss harvesting, wealth management, and retirement plans for business owners, making him well-equipped to help Missouri investors optimize tax strategies. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm with extensive resources, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves a diverse client base, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower specialties or different fee structures.
Experience: 44 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Shawn H
Series 63, Series 66
St. Louis, MO
Edward Jones
Shawn Hellmann's 21 years of experience and specialization in tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to help Missouri investors strategically reduce their tax bills while maintaining portfolio balance. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm with over four million clients, he offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary wrap fee strategies and tax-efficient portfolio management, distinguishing him with broad resources and a comprehensive approach compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jeffrey P
Series 63, Series 66
Saint Louis, MO
Guardian Life
Jeffrey Plummer specializes in tax-loss harvesting and business exit strategies, making him well-suited for clients in Missouri seeking to optimize tax benefits from investment losses. With 36 years of experience at Primerica Advisors, a large firm offering flat fees and a range of advisory services, he serves self-employed individuals and founders, providing access to proprietary programs and alternative investments that differentiate him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $230,599
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Mark W
Series 63, Series 65
Clayton, MO
Kestra Advisory
Mark Witthaus specializes in tax-loss harvesting with 23 years of experience, offering strategies that balance tax savings and portfolio risk. Based in Clayton, MO, he provides flat-fee consulting options through Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm supporting nearly 3,000 advisors, which may offer broader resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $618,892
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Todd G
Series 63, Series 65
Springfield, MO
AE Wealth Management, LLC
Todd Gregory's 26 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to help Missouri investors optimize their tax strategies while maintaining portfolio balance. Operating from AE Wealth Management, a large SEC-registered firm, he offers flat-fee and negotiable AUM fee structures, serving a diverse client base including business owners, which may provide broader financial planning insights compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $387,358
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