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Richard F. Milella

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS
Hauppauge, NY 11788
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CRD#: 1697366
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Professional summary


Richard Francis Milella is a registered financial advisor currently at BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Hauppauge, New York.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Richard has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
01/1986 - PRESENT, Richard Milella, 1393 VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY #314N - HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788 - INDEPENDENT INSURANCE SALES, PRODUCTS INCLUDE FIXED, DISABILITY, HEALTH, LIFE, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND LONG TERM CARE, HOURS DEDICATED: 20/WEEK (20/WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS) 12/2012 - PRESENT, LONG ISLAND FUNDING FOR EDUCATION, 1393 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY SUITE 314N, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788, OFFICER/ FINANCIAL COUNSELING SERVICE FOR FAMILIES WITH COLLEGE-BOUND CHILDREN, HOURS DEDICATED: 4/WEEK (0/WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS) 12/2007 - PRESENT, R.F. MILELLA ADVISORY ASSOCIATES, LTD, 1393 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY SUITE 314N, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788, IAR DBA/FEE BASED FINANCIAL AND TAX PLANNING, HOURS DEDICATED: 160/MONTH (100/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS) USA COLLEGE FINANCIAL PLANNING; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; COLLEGE FINANCIAL PLANNING; OWNER; STARTED 04/2020; 10 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED; 0 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; OFFER COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID COUNSELING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 13, 2014 - Present

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 410 Motor Parkway, Suite 200, Hauppauge, NY 11788Office #2: 145 Merritts Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735
RIA
CRD#: 137658
Hauppauge, NY
Past

August 30, 2011 - June 16, 2014

REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146616
FLUSHING, NY
Past

June 8, 2011 - August 8, 2011

RONALD A. BARTLETT & ASSOCIATES, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 147038
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

September 11, 2008 - April 1, 2010

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
BRIGHTWATERS, NY
Past

August 4, 2006 - June 18, 2008

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
HAUPPAUGE, NY
Past

April 5, 1999 - July 7, 2006

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
MELVILLE, NY
Past

April 5, 1999 - July 7, 2006

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
MELVILLE, NY
Past

March 17, 1988 - April 19, 1999

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 17, 1988 - April 27, 1999

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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".
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BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Louisiana
(10/20/2021)
IAR
New Jersey
(6/13/2014)
IAR
New York
(4/6/2021)
IAR
Texas
(10/20/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 8/9/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BW
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1745 S Naperville Rd Suite 200, Wheaton, IL 60189
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 653-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
244

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RWA ADV 2A (7/30/2025)
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Company Information


BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 137658Hauppauge, NY 11788

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