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Stephen M. Mills
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
Tyler, TX 75701
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CRD#: 1161992
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Professional summary
Stephen Montez 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 3 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Stephen Montez Mills | Steve Mills
Other business activities
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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.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
October 17, 2025 - Present
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
Office #1: 821 Ese Loop 328 Ste 110, Tyler, TX 75701RIA
CRD#: 299201
Tyler, TX
Current
October 17, 2025 - Present
THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.
Office #1: 9000 Keystone Crossing Suite 700, Indianapolis, IN 46240BD
CRD#: 8478
Indianapolis, IN
Past
October 14, 2011 - October 27, 2025
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 11025
TYLER, TX
Past
October 14, 2011 - October 27, 2025
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
BD
CRD#: 11025
TYLER, TX
Past
July 1, 2003 - October 14, 2011
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
TYLER, TX
Past
July 1, 2003 - October 14, 2011
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
TYLER, TX
Past
August 24, 2001 - July 1, 2003
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 7471
TYLER, TX
Past
August 24, 2001 - July 1, 2003
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 31, 1993 - September 4, 2001
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 15, 1988 - July 31, 1993
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 31, 1984 - February 15, 1988
E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC
BD
CRD#: 235
Past
August 25, 1983 - July 30, 1984
THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 829
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THURSTON SPRINGER | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BCT FINANCIAL | BALDASSARI ADVISORY | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL
CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
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)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
ADAMS COUNTY FINANCIAL RESOURCES | WESLEY BATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THURSTON SPRINGER RETIREMENT SERVICES | THURSTON SPRINGER FINANCIAL | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS, LLC | THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS | THORSON TAX & FINANCIAL | THE BARTHEL AGENCY | TARGETED RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | T.S. PHILLIPS | SPRAWLS FINANCIAL | RETIREMENT AND ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ONTRACK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | NORTH STAR FINANCIAL | LAVELLE FINANCIAL | JKS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT OF THURSTON SPRINGER | J. SIMON & COMPANY | INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | INTEGRITY WEALTH SOLUTIONS | HOLCOMB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRATARCANGELI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DAMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CONSERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COHEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | CHIDDISTER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | CERULEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BCT FINANCIAL | BALDASSARI ADVISORY | ASCEND WEALTH | AP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PENSION ADVISORS | ALPHA POINTE CAPITAL
CRD#: 299201 / SEC#: 801-114256
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
9000 Keystone Crossing Seventh Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(317) 581-4000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
93
SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,759 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,675,305,852 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 | ||
| 02/28/2024 |
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Company Information
THURSTON SPRINGER ADVISORS
CRD#: 299201Tyler, TX 75701TRUST BUT VERIFY
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