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Brian Mills, CFP® |
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(614) 503-4389 |
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Business Description |
| We provide comprehensive financial planning services for those retired or planning to retire in the next 5 years. |
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General Information |
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| Name of Broker/Dealer: |
LPL Financial
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OH, FL, AZ, IN
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| States Willing to do Business in: |
IN, MI
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| Years of Experience in Financial Services: |
21
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| Number of Years with Current Firm: |
10
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| I work with the following types of clients: |
Individual Investors
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Education |
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BS- Purdue University Financial Planning |
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| Investment Types: |
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Stocks, Annuities, Insurance, Mutual Funds
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Qualifications & Memberships |
| Certifications, Accreditations & Designations: |
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Certificant
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| Securities Licenses: |
Series 7, Series 6, Series 63
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| Insurance and Annuity Licenses: |
Long Term Care, Variable Life, Variable Annuity, Life, Annuity
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| Financial Organization Memberships: |
Financial Planning Association (FPA)
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| Non-Financial Organization Memberships: |
Boy Scouts of America Church Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
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Firm Information |
| Number of Advisors in Office: |
Up to 10 employees
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| I work with clients as part of a team: |
Yes
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| Firm's Number of Clients: |
135
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| Firm's Number of Planning Clients: |
56
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Compliance |
| Registered Representative: |
Yes
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| Investment Advisor Representative: |
Yes
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| Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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| Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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Compensation & Fees |
| I am a fee-based financial professional: |
Yes
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| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: |
$100,000
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| Compensation Methods: |
Commissions, Hourly
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| Minimum Fee Charged for Hourly Planning Accounts: |
$250
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| Prepared By: |
Brian Mills, CFP® |
Frequently Asked Questions |
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Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy? |
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Yes, I will refund fee is not completely satisfied. I want my clients to be good referral sources for my business. |
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What are your qualifications? What is your education background? |
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I have a BS in Financial Planning from Purdue University. I have been in this business since 1987, and have helped clients weather many bad financial downturns. |
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What is your approach to financial planning? |
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We develop a comprehensive financial plan for our clients, including cash flow,taxes, estate planning, insurance and long term projections using reasonalbe growth rates. |
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What services do you offer? |
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Financial Planning,Wealth Management,Insurance Planning and Estate Planning |
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Will you be the only person working with me? |
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If you are going to manage my account, will you obtain my permission every time you buy or sell something? |
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I will go over any investment changes with you prior to making them |
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Do you offer any guaranteed results? |
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I can not guarantee results, but I will recommend objective financial planning to help my clients reach their goals |
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Have you ever been charged with any breaches? |
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No, and I am proud of being an ethical advisor |
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How do you charge for your services? |
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I charge a financial planning fee and i am compensated by investments that are sold. I will discuss how I am paid in every transaction. I keep the clients best interests in mind. |
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Do you provide a free initial consultation? |
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yes, We will sit down and discuss your needs and see if we can help you. I will discuss with you how you can benefit from using our services, then it is up to you. |
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Why should I choose you as my financial advisor? |
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I will give you the level of service that you expect. I will be objective and ethical in all our meetings. |
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