Independent, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Moline, 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 planning, you might miss opportunities to lower taxes or accidentally trigger unwanted tax events. Independent advisors here work without firm constraints, focusing on your specific tax situation.
- Loss identification strategy. Ask how they spot which investments to sell for tax benefits without hurting your overall portfolio.
- Wash sale awareness. Confirm they understand rules that prevent claiming losses if you buy the same security too soon after selling.
- State tax impact. Since Illinois has no tax on retirement income but high property taxes, check how they factor this into your harvesting plan.
- Portfolio balance. See how they maintain your investment goals while managing tax-loss opportunities, not just chasing tax savings.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
-
Brian N
Series 63, Series 65
Davenport, IA
AlphaStar Capital Management
Brian Nauman specializes in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management, making him well-equipped to help clients in Moline, IL, reduce tax liabilities while maintaining investment goals. With 36 years of experience and a flat-fee, independent approach at AlphaStar Capital Management, he serves a diverse client base using strategic asset allocation and quantitative tactics, differentiating him from advisors with narrower focuses or different fee structures.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $263,916
-
Harrison W
Series 65
Moline, IL
Belpointe Asset Management LLC
Harrison Wallace specializes in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management, offering tailored strategies to optimize tax benefits without compromising investment goals. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure in Moline, IL, he brings five years of experience and additional expertise in income and retirement planning, supported by his background in accounting and tax services through his own firm.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $705,312
-
Blake S
Series 63, Series 66
Moline, IL
Quad City Investment Center
Blake Schaeffer specializes in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management, offering tailored portfolio management through model portfolios and discretionary accounts in Moline, IL. With 19 years of experience and an independent approach, he serves individuals and business entities, charging an AUM fee between 0.60% and 1.35%, which may differ from other advisors' fee structures and client focuses in the area.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $528,173
-
Andrew S
CFP®, Series 65
Bettendorf, IA
Nikulski Financial, Inc.
Andrew Swanson specializes in tax-loss harvesting and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited to help clients in Moline, IL, manage tax impacts effectively. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor with 11 years of experience, he offers flat-fee financial planning and focuses on active portfolio management with individual securities, differentiating him from others who may rely more on mutual funds or traditional fee structures.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $944,462
Want help finding the right advisor?
Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.
Advisors focused on
People also searched
Popular in Moline, IL
Find advisors by type
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor’s Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and introductions are provided by FinanceHQ LLC (“FHQ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment advisor. We receive compensation from certain participating advisors for introductions or referrals. This creates a conflict of interest because we have an incentive to recommend advisors who compensate us, including those who pay us more. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral or introduction. We do not review the ongoing performance of advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to our Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ’s ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. (“Warmer”)