Seasoned, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in San Mateo, CA
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. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating these complexities.
- Loss identification timing. Ask how they spot and act on losses throughout the year, not just at tax time.
- Wash sale rules. Confirm they understand and avoid repurchasing the same security too soon, which disallows the loss.
- Portfolio impact. See how they balance tax benefits with maintaining your investment goals and risk level.
- Local tax nuances. In San Mateo, high income taxes and property tax limits affect strategy; ask how they incorporate these factors.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Chad T
Series 63, Series 66
San Mateo, CA
Citigroup Global Markets
Chad Thomas offers seasoned expertise in tax-loss harvesting, backed by 27 years in the industry and experience with large firms like J.P. Morgan and Citigroup Global Markets in San Mateo. His approach integrates multi-asset, multi-manager strategies suitable for high-net-worth clients, with negotiable fees up to 2% AUM, distinguishing him through institutional resources and tailored advisory programs.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $714,318
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Brett B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Bucher Wealth Advisors
Brett Bucher specializes in tax-loss harvesting and options strategies, bringing 27 years of experience to clients in San Mateo, CA. As an independent CFP®-certified advisor, he offers flat-fee financial planning and serves high-net-worth individuals, balancing tax benefits with investment goals through a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio analysis.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $2,448,109
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Troy R
Series 63, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
Cetera
Troy Ryder's 28 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management make him well-equipped to navigate San Mateo's complex tax environment. Operating within Cetera, a large firm offering both advisor-managed and third-party portfolio solutions, he provides flexible flat-fee and hourly consulting options, catering to high earners and those approaching retirement.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Kalvin S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
San Mateo, CA
LPL Financial
Kalvin Sid offers seasoned expertise in tax-loss harvesting, backed by 22 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to navigate San Mateo's complex tax environment. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients, he provides flat-fee financial planning and leverages in-house research, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources or different fee structures.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Chau H
Series 63, Series 66
San Mateo, CA
Merrill
Chau Huynh offers seasoned expertise in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management, backed by 25 years at Merrill in San Mateo, CA. His experience with a large firm serving diverse clients, combined with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishes him by integrating tax-efficient strategies with broad financial services and manager selection.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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