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Michael J. Mueller

VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES
ELMA, WA 98541
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CRD#: 4663329
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Professional summary


Michael John Mueller, who also goes by Michael J Mueller, is a registered financial advisor currently at VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC located in Elma, Washington and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Elma, Washington.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Michael J Mueller

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. 11/29/2017 - Mueller Insurance & Financial Services, Inc - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - President - Start Date 04/2017 - 60 Hours During Trading 2. 11/29/2017 - No Business Name - Investment Related - Non-Variable Insurance - Agent - Life, Disability, Health, LTC, Annuities. 3. Michael Mueller is dually-registered with Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC and LPL Financial LLC ("LPL"). Michael Mueller has served as an investment advisor representative for Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC and a registered representative with LPL since 01/2019. Business is conducted from Elma, WA. Approximately 90% of Michael Mueller's time is for services as an investment advisor representative and the balance as a registered representative. 4. 10/23/2018 - No Business Name - Investment Related - Elma, WA 98541 - Real Estate Rental - OWNER/LANDLORD - Started 02/07/2006 - 1 Hour Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading. 5. 10/28/2020 - Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date: 06/30/2020 - 60 Hours Per Month/60 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 6/2020. I expect to spend approximately 60 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 7, 2020 - Present

VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 112 West Young Street, Elma, WA 98541
RIA
CRD#: 289737
ELMA, WA
Current

November 29, 2017 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 112 W Young Street, Elma, WA 98541Office #2: 624 Simpson Ave, Hoquiam, WA 98550Office #3: 404 W Pine St Ste 6, Lodi, CA 95240
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Elma, WA
Past

July 16, 2012 - November 29, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
ELMA, WA
Past

May 5, 2011 - July 11, 2012

GWN SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 128929
ELMA, WA
Past

March 25, 2011 - May 11, 2011

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
TACOMA, WA
Past

May 29, 2003 - March 9, 2011

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
ELMA, WA

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".
VW
VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
DRUMMOND & ASSOCIATES | ZUK FINANCIAL GROUP | VWS | VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 289737 / SEC#: 801-113081

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2018 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.
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
(11/29/2017)
RR
Arkansas
(10/18/2021)
RR
California
(3/23/2018)
IAR
California
(7/7/2020)
RR
Idaho
(11/29/2017)
RR
Oregon
(9/24/2019)
RR
Texas
(10/28/2020)
RR
Washington
(11/29/2017)
IAR
Washington
(7/7/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/27/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VW
VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC
DRUMMOND & ASSOCIATES | ZUK FINANCIAL GROUP | VWS | VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 289737 / SEC#: 801-113081

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/2018 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
404 W. Pine Street Suite 6, Lodi, CA 95240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(209) 366-1264
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VWS FORM ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE (2/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,131
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,205,186,000

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Company Information


VALLEY WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 289737Elma, WA 98541

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