Seasoned, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Washington
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 trigger unwanted tax events. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience navigating these complexities.
- Federal and state tax focus. Washington has no wage income tax but taxes long-term capital gains above a threshold; ask how they balance these layers in your plan.
- Loss harvesting timing. Confirm how they decide when to sell losing investments to maximize tax benefits without disrupting your portfolio.
- Wash sale rules. These prevent claiming a loss if you buy a similar security too soon; ensure the advisor understands and manages this to avoid disallowed losses.
- Portfolio impact. Ask how they integrate tax-loss harvesting with your overall investment goals, not just tax savings alone.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Katheryne M
Series 63, Series 65
Shelton, WA
LPL Financial
Katheryne Mcmillan specializes in tax-loss harvesting with 28 years of experience, making her well-equipped to help Washington investors navigate tax strategies involving capital gains and losses. Operating from LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, she also brings expertise in wealth management and retirement plans for business owners, providing a broad range of services beyond tax-loss harvesting.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Todd K
Series 63, Series 65
Bellevue, WA
Merrill
Todd Kelly's 29 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and active portfolio management make him well-equipped to help clients in Washington navigate complex tax strategies, including managing wash sale rules and timing losses. Based in Bellevue and affiliated with Merrill, a large firm known for tax-efficient investment strategies and access to Bank of America's resources, he serves mid-career professionals and HENRY clients with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Ralph K
Series 63, Series 65
Tacoma, WA
Cetera
Ralph Kowal's 26 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting make him well-equipped to help clients in Washington navigate complex tax strategies, including managing wash sale rules and timing losses to optimize tax benefits. Operating within Cetera, a large firm offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, he provides flat-fee and hourly consulting options, catering to high earners and those approaching retirement in Tacoma.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Mary H
Series 63, Series 66
Seattle, WA
Key Investment Services LLC
Mary Angela Hicks brings 28 years of experience in tax-loss harvesting, making her well-equipped to help clients in Washington navigate complex tax strategies, including managing wash sale rules and timing sales to optimize tax benefits. Operating within Key Investment Services LLC, a large firm offering model-driven wrap-fee programs, she serves a diverse clientele with a 1.40% annual advisory fee, distinguishing her through extensive experience and a structured, model-based investment approach.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $254,267
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Eric T
CFA®
Bainbridge Island, WA
Eagle Harbor Asset Management, Inc.
Eric Turloff's 25 years of experience and CFA® designation equip him to expertly manage tax-loss harvesting strategies, particularly for high-net-worth clients in Washington. His firm, Eagle Harbor Asset Management, emphasizes discretionary portfolio management with tailored asset allocation using individual stocks and bonds, blending fundamental and technical analysis, which distinguishes his approach from others who may use more generic investment methods.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $796,018
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