Seasoned, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Virginia
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 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 the IRS rule that disallows a loss if you buy a similar security within 30 days, and how they avoid it.
- Portfolio impact. Look for advisors who balance tax savings with maintaining your investment goals, not just chasing losses.
- State-specific factors. In Virginia, local tax rules and housing market dynamics can affect harvesting strategies; see how they incorporate these into your plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Helen D
Series 63, Series 65
Leesburg, VA
Merrill
Helen De Bearn brings over five decades of experience in tax-loss harvesting, wealth management, and retirement income strategy, making her well-equipped to help Virginia clients optimize tax benefits while maintaining investment goals. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill Lynch, she offers a large-firm perspective with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, and specializes in serving women professionals and business owners, providing tailored guidance beyond tax strategies.
Experience: 54 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Christian D
Series 63, Series 65
Lynchburg, VA
LPL Financial
Christian De Paul specializes in tax-loss harvesting with 33 years of experience, offering expertise in wealth management and retirement plans for business owners in Virginia. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm, he provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, supported by in-house research and flexible investment solutions, which may appeal to clients seeking seasoned guidance with a structured fee approach.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $399,489
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David E
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Reston, VA
Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc
David Engler specializes in tax-loss harvesting with over 21 years of experience, making him well-equipped to help Virginia investors strategically reduce their tax bills while maintaining portfolio goals. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Mason Investment Advisory Services, he serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee planning option and emphasizes disciplined rebalancing and long-term asset allocation, differentiating him from others by combining tax strategy with comprehensive wealth management.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $6,554,075
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George A
Series 63, Series 65
Williamsburg, VA
Davenport & Company LLC
George Askew's 44 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management make him well-equipped to help Virginia investors strategically reduce their tax bills while maintaining investment goals. Working at Davenport & Company LLC, a large, employee-owned firm offering diverse investment strategies and flat-fee financial planning options, he provides a broad range of services that may suit clients seeking seasoned guidance with flexible fee structures.
Experience: 45 years
Avg account: $1,062,051
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Kevin F
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Herndon, VA
Northwest Financial Advisors LLC
Kevin Fisher's expertise in tax-loss harvesting is supported by over 20 years of experience and a strong background in active portfolio management and real estate investing, making him well-equipped to handle complex tax strategies in Virginia. His firm, Northwest Financial Advisors LLC, manages nearly $2 billion in assets with a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach, offering negotiable fees and flat financial planning rates, which may appeal to clients seeking seasoned, independent advice with flexible fee options.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $635,058
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