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Stephen Mills

CIMA®
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
Tyler, TX
·CRD# 1161992·43 years experience

Professional Summary

Stephen Mills, CIMA®, who also goes by Stephen Montez Mills, Steve Mills, is a registered financial advisor currently at THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS located in Tyler, Texas and THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC. located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Stephen has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series...

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Fiduciary Standard

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Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Stephen Montez Mills, Steve Mills

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Credentials

CIMA®
Certified Investment Management Analyst

Years of Experience

43 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS·CRD# 299201
RIA
821 Ese Loop 328 Ste 110, Tyler, TX 75701
October 17, 2025 - Present
THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.·CRD# 8478
BD
9000 Keystone Crossing Suite 700, Indianapolis, IN 46240
October 17, 2025 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC·CRD# 11025
RIA
Tyler, TX
October 14, 2011 - October 27, 2025
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC·CRD# 11025
BD
Tyler, TX
October 14, 2011 - October 27, 2025
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Tyler, TX
July 1, 2003 - October 14, 2011
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Tyler, TX
July 1, 2003 - October 14, 2011
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
RIA
Tyler, TX
August 24, 2001 - July 1, 2003
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
BD
New York, NY
August 24, 2001 - July 1, 2003
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
BD
New York, NY
July 31, 1993 - September 4, 2001
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
New York, NY
February 15, 1988 - July 31, 1993
E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC·CRD# 235
BD
July 31, 1984 - February 15, 1988
THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.·CRD# 829
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August 25, 1983 - July 30, 1984

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Current Firm

TS
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS

ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WALKER INVESTMENTS | VANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE PATZER GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | THE BALDASSARI GROUP | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS INVESTMENTS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | SMITH WEALTH | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | PRINCIPIA PRIVATE WEALTH | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | MORAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | LANDMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES | JOHN KERR FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT GROUP | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HNS ADVISORS | G & M INVESTMENT GROUP | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELIAS FINANCIAL NETWORK LLC | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BUCHANAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BCT FINANCIAL | BADDERS & MOORE WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF TRINITY CAPITAL | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ANN A. MOORE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL

CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2018 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

9000 Keystone Crossing Suite 700, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Phone Number

(317) 581-4000

# of Employees

100

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 41 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TSA_PART 2A_(9.25.26) (10/5/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

9,751

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,008,300,727

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
05/21/2025Cover PageReport
02/28/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

STATE OF TEXAS CPA LICENSE; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; TYLER, TX; 0 HRS PER MONTH. TYLER TCM INVESTMENTS DBA TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT; INV RELATED; TYLER, TX; 33.33% OWNERSHIP; START 10/1/2011; NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH 120; NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING 120; FINET PRACTICE. TRUSTEE FOR FINET PRACTICE 401K PLAN; INV. RELATED; TYLER, TX; START 1/2012; 1 HR PER MONTH; 0 HRS DURING; TRADING. TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, INVT RELATED, TYLER, TX, 25% OWNERSHIP, START 1/1/2012, 1 HOUR PER MONTH, 1 HOUR DURING TRADING, FINET PRACTICE.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
TS
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS

ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WALKER INVESTMENTS | VANTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE PATZER GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | THE BALDASSARI GROUP | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS INVESTMENTS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | SMITH WEALTH | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | PRINCIPIA PRIVATE WEALTH | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | MORAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | LANDMARK FINANCIAL SERVICES | JOHN KERR FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT GROUP | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HNS ADVISORS | G & M INVESTMENT GROUP | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELIAS FINANCIAL NETWORK LLC | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BUCHANAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF TRINITY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BCT FINANCIAL | BADDERS & MOORE WEALTH MANAGEMENT OF TRINITY CAPITAL | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ANN A. MOORE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL

CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(10/17/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(10/17/2025)
RR
California
(10/17/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(10/17/2025)
RR
Florida
(10/17/2025)
RR
Georgia
(10/17/2025)
RR
Illinois
(10/17/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(10/17/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(10/17/2025)
RR
Missouri
(10/17/2025)
RR
Montana
(10/29/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(10/17/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(10/17/2025)
RR
New York
(10/17/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(10/17/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/17/2025)
RR
Oregon
(10/17/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/17/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(10/17/2025)
RR
Texas
(10/17/2025)
IAR
Texas
(10/17/2025)
RR
Utah
(10/17/2025)
RR
Vermont
(10/17/2025)
RR
Virginia
(10/17/2025)
RR
Washington
(10/27/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 1992About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1983About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Apr 1987About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1983About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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