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Shane T. Hiller

SONOMA PRIVATE WEALTH
San Juan Capistrano, CA
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CRD#: 2750791
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Professional summary

Shane Thomas Hiller, who also goes by Shane T Hiller, Shane Mendelson, is a registered financial advisor currently at SONOMA PRIVATE WEALTH LLC located in San Juan Capistrano, California.

Shane is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Shane has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Shane T Hiller | Shane Mendelson

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 15, 2026 - Present

SONOMA PRIVATE WEALTH LLC

RIA
CRD#: 308547
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Past

September 19, 2024 - April 6, 2026

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
San Francisco, CA
Past

September 19, 2024 - April 6, 2026

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
San Francisco, CA
Past

November 13, 2023 - June 27, 2024

PARALLEL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 140800
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 14, 2023 - October 19, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 14, 2023 - October 19, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 30, 2016 - February 10, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 30, 2016 - February 10, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 27, 2014 - April 6, 2016

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 27, 2014 - April 6, 2016

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 26, 2013 - August 15, 2014

STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 1254
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 26, 2013 - August 15, 2014

STEWARD PARTNERS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1254
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 10, 2010 - July 30, 2013

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 10, 2010 - July 30, 2013

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 22, 2010 - June 10, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 19, 2010 - June 10, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 26, 2004 - March 3, 2010

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 26, 2004 - March 3, 2010

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 15, 2003 - March 15, 2004

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 21, 2002 - March 15, 2004

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 22, 2002 - July 16, 2002

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

February 26, 2001 - March 13, 2002

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 12, 1999 - January 10, 2000

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 20, 1997 - July 12, 1999

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA
Past

June 26, 1996 - February 21, 1997

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SP
SONOMA PRIVATE WEALTH LLC
SONOMA PRIVATE WEALTH LLC | SPW+ | SPW

CRD#: 308547 / SEC#: 801-125022

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)

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
California
(4/15/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/13/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/28/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/8/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/25/1996
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 6/28/2023
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current Firm

SP
SONOMA PRIVATE WEALTH LLC
SONOMA PRIVATE WEALTH LLC | SPW+ | SPW

CRD#: 308547 / SEC#: 801-125022

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
Sonoma, CA
Mailing Address
268 Bush Street #3926, San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone number
(415) 806-0073
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SONOMA PRIVATE WEALTH LLC ADV BROCHURE (3/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts221
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 136,746,367

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Company Information

SONOMA PRIVATE WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 308547San Juan Capistrano, CA

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