Flat-fee, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Seattle, WA
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 that have lost value, tax-loss harvesting can help reduce your tax bill by selling those investments to offset gains. Without careful planning, you might miss opportunities to balance your portfolio or trigger unwanted taxes.
- Federal and state tax focus. Washington has no income tax on wages but taxes long-term capital gains above a threshold. Confirm how the advisor navigates both federal and state tax rules.
- Timing of sales. Ask how they decide when to sell losing investments to maximize tax benefits without harming your overall investment strategy.
- Flat-fee structure. A flat fee means you pay a set amount regardless of assets managed, which can align incentives differently than percentage-based fees.
- Portfolio rebalancing. Tax-loss harvesting should work alongside rebalancing; check how the advisor integrates these to maintain your target asset allocation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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James Z
Series 66
Seattle, WA
LPL Financial
James Zwickert specializes in tax-loss harvesting and offers flat-fee financial planning in Seattle, leveraging 23 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients, he integrates wealth management and retirement planning, providing access to extensive investment research and a broad adviser network, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $399,489
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William H
Series 65
Seattle, WA
Sapling Wealth Management
William Hicks specializes in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management with 15 years of experience in Seattle, offering flat-fee financial planning ranging from $4,000 to $12,000. His firm, Sapling Wealth Management, serves a diverse client base including individuals and trusts, using both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with strategic and tactical asset allocation, setting him apart from advisors focused solely on tax strategies.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $1,762,784
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Travis V
Series 66
Seattle, WA
Cetera
Travis Venable specializes in tax-loss harvesting and flat-fee financial planning, making him well-suited for clients in Seattle seeking to optimize tax strategies without percentage-based fees. With 12 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he serves high earners and those approaching retirement, leveraging Cetera's large-firm resources and diverse portfolio management options to balance tax benefits with overall investment goals.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $306,089
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James H
Series 63, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Commonwealth Financial Network
James Harvey's expertise in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management suits investors in Seattle seeking to reduce tax liabilities through strategic sales. His affiliation with Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm offering flat or fixed fees for consulting, complements his 42 years of experience and credentials, distinguishing him from advisors with less extensive backgrounds or different fee structures.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Kevin D
CFP®, Series 66
Seattle, WA
Breakwater Investment Management
Kevin De Angelis specializes in tax-loss harvesting and offers flat-fee financial planning ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, making him suitable for clients seeking predictable costs in Seattle. His firm, Breakwater Investment Management, manages $303 million with diversified ETF portfolios and uses AI tools, providing a blend of active management and technology-driven support that distinguishes him from other advisors.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $1,987,975
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