James Mills Jr.

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James Mills Jr.

James Mills Jr.

Wealth Advisor and Shareholder

Experience

Wealth Advisor and Shareholder

Parallel Advisors, LLC

Jul 2010 - Present | San Francisco

Vice President, Investments

First Financial Equity Corporation

Jan 2009 - Jul 2010 | Greater Denver Area

Education

BA, Economics

University of Denver

1988 - 1989

Our Approach

We believe that managing significant wealth should feel like a relief, not a second career. Our practice serves as your dedicated Family CFO, providing the high-level strategy and meticulous oversight designed to help protect and grow your legacy. We act as your primary financial problem solver, working to cut through the noise of complex markets and tax codes to find actionable solutions tailored to your unique goals.

When it's time to transition from accumulation to enjoyment, we step in as your retirement sherpa. We've navigated this terrain many times before; we handle the heavy lifting and work to guide you through the challenges of market volatility and inflation, aiming to help you reach your goals with confidence and peace of mind.

Denver

Who I Serve

Dedicated to helping clients work toward their financial goals

Married Couples

Personalized wealth management for married couples.

Widows

Personalized wealth management for widows.

HENRY's

Personalized wealth management for henry's.

Multi Generational Families

Personalized wealth management for multi generational families.

Corporate Executive

Navigate executive compensation, deferred comp and complex tax situations.

Corporate C Suite

Sophisticated wealth strategies for C-level executives and their families.

Founder / Entrepreneur - Tech

Personalized wealth management for founder / entrepreneur - tech.

Founder / Entrepreneur - Manufacturing

Personalized wealth management for founder / entrepreneur - manufacturing.

Inherited Wealth

Personalized wealth management for inherited wealth.

Areas of Focus

Specialized expertise where I deliver the greatest value

Tax Strategy

Specialized expertise to help you work toward your financial objectives.

Tax Planning / Preparation

Specialized expertise to help you work toward your financial objectives.

Estate Strategy

Specialized expertise to help you work toward your financial objectives.

Retirement Income (Retiree / Pre-Retiree)

Sophisticated strategies for sustainable retirement income.

Small Business Owners (structure/cash flow, etc)

Strategic business structure and cash flow optimization.

Latest Insights

Market commentary and investment perspectives

Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Principal | Head of Research & Trading

Q1 2026 Review & Outlook

War, Private Credit Worries and AI Anxiety Weigh on Stocks

April 2026

Market volatility spiked in the first quarter of 2026. A surge in geopolitical tensions, growing concerns about potential stress in private credit markets, and fears that artificial intelligence (AI) may disrupt certain industries combined to push the S&P 500 moderately lower to start the year.

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Phillip Scavo

Phillip Scavo

CFP®, MBA | Manager of Wealth Planning

Q1 2026 Wealth Strategy Insights

Required Minimum Distributions: A Guide to RMDs

April 2026

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amounts the IRS requires you to withdraw each year from retirement accounts such as IRAs, 401(k)s, or similar plans once you reach a certain age.

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Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Research & Portfolio Strategy Director

Q4 2025 Review & Outlook

Stocks Extend the Bull Market Run in 2025

January 2026

The S&P 500 opened the fourth quarter by reaching a new all-time high in early October. However, market volatility increased later in the month amid renewed trade tensions between the United States and China.

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Meet Our Team

Chris Broderick

Chris Broderick

Principal | Head of Research & Trading

Salil Mehta

Salil Mehta

Director of Private Market Investments

Aduor Ownby

Aduor Ownby

Senior Client Service Associate

Phil Scavo

Phillip Scavo, CFP®, MBA

Manager of Wealth Planning