Flat-fee, tax-loss harvesting financial advisors in West Des Moines, IA
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 want to reduce your tax bill by selling investments that lost value, a tax-loss harvesting advisor can help you avoid common pitfalls like triggering unwanted taxes or missing timing windows. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what you'll pay regardless of your portfolio size.
- Loss identification strategy. Ask how they spot which investments to sell for tax benefits without disrupting your overall plan.
- Wash sale rules. Confirm they understand and avoid repurchasing the same or similar securities within 30 days, which would negate the tax loss.
- Portfolio rebalancing. See how they balance tax-loss harvesting with keeping your investments aligned to your goals.
- State tax considerations. Since retirement income taxes have recently changed in Iowa, check how they factor this into your harvesting plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael M
Series 63, Series 66
West Des Moines, IA
Cetera
Michael Musich specializes in tax-loss harvesting and flat-fee financial planning, making him well-suited for clients in West Des Moines seeking to reduce tax liabilities efficiently. With 37 years of experience at Cetera, a large firm serving diverse clients, he also offers expertise in retirement plans for business owners and charitable giving, providing a broad range of services beyond tax-loss harvesting.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Megan U
CFP®, Series 66
West Des Moines, IA
Creative Planning
Megan Uphold specializes in tax-loss harvesting and offers flat-fee financial planning in West Des Moines, leveraging nine years of experience and CFP® certification. Working with Creative Planning, a large firm managing $217 billion in assets, she employs a financial planning–led approach with low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, suitable for high-net-worth clients seeking comprehensive tax-efficient investment management.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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Saurav B
Series 63, Series 65
West Des Moines, IA
Vanderbilt Advisory Services
Saurav Bhattacharyya specializes in tax-loss harvesting with 18 years of experience at Vanderbilt Advisory Services in West Des Moines, offering flat-fee annual planning and hourly consulting options. His firm serves diverse clients including trusts and retirement plans, using a strategic asset allocation approach that blends fundamental and technical analysis, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on individual portfolios.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $327,118
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Joshua E
Series 63, Series 65
West Des Moines, IA
Commonwealth Financial Network
Joshua Ervasti offers expertise in tax-loss harvesting combined with passive and active portfolio management, making him well-suited for clients seeking flat-fee financial advice in West Des Moines. His affiliation with Commonwealth Financial Network, a large firm supporting nearly 3,000 advisors, provides access to discretionary model portfolios and robust back-office support, distinguishing him from advisors at smaller firms or with less comprehensive resources.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $568,323
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Pete S
Series 66
West Des Moines, IA
LPL Enterprise
Pete Scheurman specializes in tax-loss harvesting and general retirement planning, offering flat-fee financial planning services in West Des Moines, IA. With 12 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, he works through LPL Enterprise, a large firm serving diverse clients including self-employed individuals and business owners, providing access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $239,757
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