Steven R. Mills

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES

Charlotte, NC 28277

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CRD#: 3133520

Professional summary

Steven Richard Mills is a registered financial advisor currently at PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Steven has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 28, 2022 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 7755 Ballantyne Commons Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28277Office #3: 4351 West College Ave Suite 420, Appleton, WI 54914Office #4: 2225 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40206

RIA

CRD#: 120222

Charlotte, NC

Current

November 15, 2021 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 7755 Ballantyne Commons Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28277Office #2: 4351 West College Ave Suite 420, Appleton, WI 54914Office #3: 2225 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40206

RIA

CRD#: 120222

Charlotte, NC

Past

March 26, 2021 - November 10, 2021

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

Mount Pleasant, SC

Past

July 19, 2019 - December 17, 2021

APOLLON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 291902

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC

Past

May 9, 2014 - April 23, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Past

May 9, 2014 - April 23, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Past

January 19, 2006 - April 30, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

February 26, 2002 - April 30, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

October 1, 2000 - January 22, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

December 3, 1998 - October 1, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8112

CHARLOTTE, NC

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".

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)

Delaware

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)

Kentucky

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)

Mississippi

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)

New Jersey

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)

New York

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)

North Dakota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

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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.

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Alabama
(4/25/2023)

Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
(4/25/2023)

Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
(4/25/2023)

Indiana
(4/25/2023)

Iowa
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Kansas
(4/25/2023)

Kentucky
(4/25/2023)

Louisiana
(4/25/2023)

Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
(4/25/2023)

Michigan
(4/25/2023)

Minnesota
(4/25/2023)

Mississippi
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Missouri
(4/25/2023)

Montana
(5/3/2023)

Nebraska
(4/25/2023)

Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
(4/26/2023)

Oklahoma
(4/25/2023)

Oregon
(4/25/2023)

Pennsylvania
(4/25/2023)

Rhode Island
(4/25/2023)

South Carolina
(11/15/2021)

IAR

South Carolina
(1/28/2022)

South Dakota
(4/25/2023)

Tennessee
(4/25/2023)

Texas
(4/25/2023)

Utah
(4/25/2023)

Vermont
(4/25/2023)

Virgin Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
(4/25/2023)

West Virginia
(4/25/2023)

Wisconsin
(4/25/2023)

Wyoming
(4/25/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/11/2006

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/26/1999

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 3/31/2006

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/25/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 12/29/2000

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 12/14/2000

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)

Delaware

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)

Georgia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)

Kentucky

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)

Mississippi

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)

New Jersey

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)

New York

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)

North Dakota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206

Mailing Address

2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206

Phone number

(502) 451-0600

Established

Kentucky since 02/05/2001

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT FORM ADV2B STEVEN MILLS (3/21/2025)

FIRM BROCHURE 03/21/2025 (3/21/2025)

FIRM WRAP FEE BROCHURE 03/21/2025 (3/21/2025)

BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT FORM ADV 2B - EDWARD MARION (3/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
KFG ENTERPRISES, INC.	SHAREHOLDER
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES EMP STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN & TRUST	ESOP TRUST
GRAHAM, TIMOTHY DALEY	PRESIDENT	4461811
IRONSIDE, JULIA MEYER	FINOP	2441578
MILLS, STEVEN RICHARD	CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER	3133520
SAMPSON, ERNEST AUBREY	MANAGING MEMBER, ESOP TRUSTEE	2001651
TAYLOR-JONES, JOHN PHILIP	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	2171620
WESCOTT, MARY ELIZABETH	CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER	4404797

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,271
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,051,273,980

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

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Steven R. Mills

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Steven Richard Mills's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Steven Richard Mills's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

APOLLON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/11/2006

Series 63

Date: 1/26/1999

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 31

Date: 3/31/2006

Series 7

Date: 11/25/1998

Series 10

Date: 12/29/2000

Series 9

Date: 12/14/2000

FINRA

Current Firm

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

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