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John R. Mickelson

STRATEGIC ADVOCATES
Logan, UT 84321
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CRD#: 2628700
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Professional summary


John Reed Mickelson, ChFC® is a registered financial advisor currently at STRATEGIC ADVOCATES, LLC located in Logan, Utah and CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC located in Logan, Utah.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. John has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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.
1.) Antietam Management, LLC; Investment Related; 255 S Main #140 Logan, UT 84321; LLC; Managing Member; Start Date: 12/2021; 1-2 hours devoted monthly; 0 hours devoted during trading hours; Insurance 2.) Antietam Security Reassurance, Inc.; Investment Related; 255 S Main #140 Logan, UT 84321; Corp; Managing Member; Start Date: 12/2022; 1 hour devoted monthly; 0 hours devoted during trading hours; Insurance 3.) Green Canyon High; Non-Investment Related; 2960 N Wolf Pack Way Logan, UT 84321; High School; Tennis Coach; Start Date: 4/2017; 1-2 hours devoted monthly; 0 hours devoted during trading hours; Seasonal (Spring and Fall) Tennis Coach 4.) John Mickelson, LLC DBA Mickelson Consulting; Investment Related; 255 S Main #140 Logan, UT 84321; LLC; Owner; Start Date: 6/2021; 1-2 hours devoted monthly; 1-2 hours devoted monthly during trading hours; Managing companies and enterprises 5.) Mickelson Financial Services, LLC DBA Wealth Advocates; Investment Related; 255 S Main #140 Logan, UT 84321; LLC; Owner; Start Date: 1/2006; 30 to 50 hours devoted weekly; 30-50 hours devoted weekly during trading hours; Insurance investments 6.) North Logan Real Estate Partners; Non-Investment Related; 255 S Main #140 Logan, UT 84321; Real Estate; Managing Member; Start Date: 6/2000; 1-2 hours devoted monthly; 0 hours devoted during trading hours; Managing Member 7.) Strategic Advocates, LLC; Investment Related; 255 S Main #140 Logan, UT 84321; LLC; Managing Member/Partner; Start Date: 11/2022; 30 to 50 hours devoted weekly; 30-50 hours devoted weekly during trading hours; RIA Activities, managing client assets 8.) Skyview One Financial Services Solution; Investment Related; 232 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Suite D, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; LLC; Wealth Manager; Start Date: 06/2024; 2-3 hours devoted monthly; 2-3 hours devoted monthly during trading hours; Overall financial and estate planning 9.) CreativeOne Securities, LLC; Investment-Related; 6330 Sprint Parkway Suite 400 Overland Park, KS 66211; LLC; Broker Dealer; Start Date: 3/2024; 160 hours devoted monthly; 160 hours devoted monthly during trading hours; Commission Products

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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ChFC®

Experience


Current

September 19, 2022 - Present

STRATEGIC ADVOCATES, LLC

Office #1: 255 S Main St Ste 140, Logan, UT 84321
RIA
CRD#: 316858
Logan, UT
Current

March 6, 2024 - Present

CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 255 South Main Suite 140, Logan, UT 84321
RIA
BD
CRD#: 152974
Logan, UT
Past

January 3, 2023 - March 12, 2024

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 6312
LOGAN, UT
Past

January 3, 2023 - March 12, 2024

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 6312
LOGAN, UT
Past

October 29, 2012 - December 31, 2022

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
LOGAN, UT
Past

October 19, 2012 - December 31, 2022

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
LOGAN, UT
Past

May 11, 2007 - October 23, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
LOGAN, UT
Past

May 8, 2007 - October 23, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
LOGAN, UT
Past

November 14, 2001 - May 10, 2007

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
LOGAN, UT
Past

July 12, 2001 - May 10, 2007

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
LOGAN, UT
Past

October 19, 1995 - July 3, 2001

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

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".
SA
STRATEGIC ADVOCATES, LLC
MICKELSON CONSULTING | WEALTH ADVOCATES | STRATICO WEALTH LLC | STRATICO WEALTH | STRATICO LLC | STRATICO CAPITAL CORP | STRATEGIC ADVOCATES, LLC | PATRICK JENKINS INC | MICKELSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 316858 / SEC#: 801-126262

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2022 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
(3/6/2024)
RR
California
(3/6/2024)
RR
Colorado
(3/6/2024)
RR
Idaho
(3/6/2024)
IAR
Louisiana
(3/20/2023)
RR
Montana
(3/6/2024)
RR
Nevada
(3/6/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(3/6/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/6/2024)
RR
Oregon
(3/6/2024)
IAR
Texas
(3/20/2023)
IAR
Utah
(9/19/2022)
RR
Utah
(3/6/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(3/6/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/11/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SA
STRATEGIC ADVOCATES, LLC
MICKELSON CONSULTING | WEALTH ADVOCATES | STRATICO WEALTH LLC | STRATICO WEALTH | STRATICO LLC | STRATICO CAPITAL CORP | STRATEGIC ADVOCATES, LLC | PATRICK JENKINS INC | MICKELSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 316858 / SEC#: 801-126262

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
255 S Main St Ste 140, Logan, UT 84321
Mailing Address
500 N Street Suite 30, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone number
(888) 247-7753
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STRATEGIC ADVOCATES 2A BROCHURE (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,622
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 433,835,344

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Company Information


STRATEGIC ADVOCATES, LLC

CRD#: 316858Logan, UT 84321

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