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John Thomas Mills

Advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC — Napa, CA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

20 years

Location

Napa, CA 94559

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Private Advisor Group, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

922

Across 420 offices

Clients per advisor

181 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$330,212 Low

HNW client ratio

17% Typical

About

John Mills is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, and Associated Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory work, Mills serves on the board of the Napa Rifle and Pistol Club and operates a tax preparation and accounting service. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model using various investment strategies and technology platforms, and offers managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite.

Client services

Based on Private Advisor Group, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops Solicitation/referral

Expertise

Based on Private Advisor Group, LLC

Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Private Advisor Group, LLC

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee arrangements possible for certain services or periods, subject to negotiation.

Percentage

$0 - 'level set in client agreement': Negotiated up to a maximum of 2.00% annually for non-wrap accounts $0 - 'level set in client agreement': Up to 2.25% annually for wrap accounts

Commissions

Commissions charged on securities transactions if clients engage certain IARs in their capacity as registered representatives of LPL; Firm receives no part of these commissions.

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiable based upon scope of services.

Subscriptions

Subscription-based payment plans available for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Minimum fee: The Firm does not generally require an annual minimum fee or asset level for investment advisory services, but can reduce its annual minimum fee or charge a lesser fee based on various criteria. Fee-only: Negotiable fees including fixed fees, hourly fees, or subscription-based payment plans for financial planning and consulting services.

Location

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Napa, CA

1030 Seminary St Ste D

Napa CA 94559

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California

Work history

20 years of industry experience

Private Advisor Group, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Morristown, NJ

LPL Financial

2009 - Present • 17 years

Napa, CA

Associated Securities Corp.

2009 - 2009 • 1 year

Napa, CA

Strategic Wealth Advisors Group

2007 - 2016 • 9 years

Napa, CA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Daren B

CFP®, Series 66

Sonoma, CA

Sonoma Wealth Advisors

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General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Business succession planning Inheritance planning Founder/Business Owner Executive

Dean S

ChFC®, Series 66

Sonoma, CA

Edward Jones

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Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Intergenerational Families

Justin M

CRPC®, Series 7, Series 66

Napa, CA

Mass Mutual Investors Services

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Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Technology Professional Married/Couples/Partners Divorced HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Parents
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Sean S

CFP®

Napa, CA

Olde World Investments

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Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning Social Security optimization
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Patrick B

CFA®, Series 63

Napa, CA

Brennan Asset Management

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Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Private / alternative investments
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Janet M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Napa, CA

Benefits Plus, LLC

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