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#RI-6a6b00c0·8 months ago·
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“Transferred portfolio to Vanguard”

Sold holdings in brokerage account to transfer to Roth IRA, incurring capital gains tax

What I wish I knew
"How to transfer assets without taxable event"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consult a tax professional before portfolio transfers"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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