Seasoned, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors
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 a portfolio with investments that have lost value, you might consider tax-loss harvesting to offset gains and reduce your tax bill. Without careful timing and understanding of tax rules, you could trigger unintended tax consequences or miss opportunities to maximize savings. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these complexities.
- Wash sale rule awareness. Confirm how they avoid repurchasing the same or substantially identical security within 30 days, which can disallow your loss.
- Portfolio impact. Ask how they balance tax benefits with maintaining your desired investment allocation and risk level.
- Tax lot selection. Inquire about their approach to choosing which specific shares to sell for optimal tax outcomes.
- Coordination with tax planning. Ensure they consider your overall tax situation, including capital gains and income tax brackets, when recommending harvesting strategies.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David C
Series 63, Series 65
Houston, TX
LPL Financial
David Cade's 41 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to manage portfolios aiming to optimize tax savings while adhering to complex rules like the wash sale. Operating from LPL Financial, a large firm with a broad client base, he offers flat-fee financial planning and consulting, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent pricing and access to extensive investment resources in Houston, TX.
Experience: 42 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Sarah C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Boston, MA
Santander Securities LLC
Sarah Currier Barrella's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip her to manage tax-loss harvesting effectively, balancing tax benefits with portfolio risk. Based in Boston with Santander Securities LLC, she serves a diverse clientele through wrap-fee advisory programs and discretionary portfolio management, charging a 1.30% AUM fee, which may differ from other advisors' fee structures and client focuses.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $263,306
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Kevin H
Series 63, Series 65
Chicago, IL
Merrill
Kevin Hanrahan's 31 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management make him well-equipped to handle complex tax strategies for investors in the US. Working at Merrill, a large firm with integrated managed account programs and discretionary portfolio management, he serves mid-career professionals and high earners, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, which may appeal to clients seeking seasoned guidance within a robust institutional framework.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Ryan V
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Richfield, OH
Schwab Wealth Advisory
Ryan Vollweiler's 22 years of experience and specialization in tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to manage portfolios aiming to optimize tax savings while adhering to complex rules like the wash sale. Operating within Schwab Wealth Advisory, a large firm offering non-discretionary advice and proprietary asset-allocation models, he combines seasoned expertise with access to extensive research tools, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less integrated resources.
Experience: 22 years
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Richard M
Series 63
Fort Walton, FL
Cetera
Richard Martin's 28 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to manage portfolios aiming to optimize tax savings while adhering to complex rules like the wash sale. Operating from Fort Walton, FL with Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and fiduciary solutions, he also provides flat-fee and hourly consulting, distinguishing him from advisors who may rely solely on AUM-based fees.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $306,089
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