Seasoned, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in Washington, DC
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 or reduce taxable income, a tax-loss harvesting advisor can help you act before year-end. Without careful timing and understanding of your overall tax picture, you might miss opportunities or trigger unwanted tax consequences. Seasoned advisors bring deep experience to navigate these complexities.
- Wash sale rules. Confirm how they avoid repurchasing the same or "substantially identical" securities within 30 days, which would disallow the loss.
- Portfolio impact. Ask how they balance tax benefits with maintaining your desired investment allocation and risk level.
- Coordination with benefits. In Washington, DC, consider how they integrate tax-loss harvesting with your federal benefits, pensions, and local estate tax rules.
- Year-end timing. Effective harvesting requires precise timing; check how they plan trades around your income and capital gains projections.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sallie T
CFP®, PFS™, Series 63
Washington, DC
Cetera
Sallie Thompson's 28 years of experience and CFP® and PFS™ credentials equip her to handle tax-loss harvesting with a deep understanding of portfolio impact and tax rules in Washington, DC. Working at Cetera, a large firm offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management, she provides flat-fee financial planning and serves high earners and those approaching retirement, differentiating her with broad expertise and flexible fee options.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Kevin S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Washington, DC
Citizens Securities, Inc.
Kevin Shaw's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage tax-loss harvesting effectively in Washington, DC, balancing tax benefits with investment goals. At Citizens Securities, a large firm serving diverse retail and high-net-worth clients, he offers a 0.50% AUM fee and integrates passive/index investing strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firms or different investment approaches.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $208,871
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Michael B
Series 63, Series 66
Washington, DC
RBC Capital Markets
Michael Berens offers seasoned expertise in tax-loss harvesting with 36 years of experience at RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC. His firm supports diverse clients including individuals and institutions, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with flexible flat-fee options, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on individual investors or traditional fee structures.
Experience: 37 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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John R
ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Washington, DC
LPL Financial
John Rusciolelli specializes in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management, bringing 33 years of experience in Washington, DC. He offers flat-fee financial planning through LPL Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients, which may provide broader resources compared to smaller practices.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Robert K
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Washington, DC
Citigroup Global Markets
Robert Kraus offers seasoned expertise in tax-loss harvesting within Washington, DC, supported by 21 years of industry experience and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Operating at Citigroup Global Markets, he serves high-net-worth clients with a negotiable fee structure up to 2.00% AUM, leveraging the firm's multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and institutional scale to balance tax benefits with investment goals.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $714,318
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