Stern Kilcullen & Rufolo, LLC
Darren J. Mills, Partner

Darren J. Mills is a seasoned legal and financial professional with a proven track record in asset protection, tax planning, and wealth transfer. As a partner at the firm, Darren leverages his extensive experience and certifications to provide sophisticated, comprehensive guidance to clients in Florida and New Jersey as well as internationally.


A licensed attorney in Florida and New Jersey, Darren holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in Florida. He is also a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) with The American College. Additionally, Darren is a member of the Society of Trust & Estate Professionals (TEP®), a prestigious organization recognizing his deep knowledge and international experience in tax, trust, and estate matters. Darren is also an active member of the Palm Beach County Estate Planning Council.


Throughout his career, Darren has been a sought-after speaker and author on various topics, including asset protection, taxation, and estate planning. His expertise has been featured in professional journals, and he has authored a comprehensive treatise on asset protection and wealth transfer tax planning for Florida residents. Darren has also shared his knowledge as a graduate tax instructor at Seton Hall University and the University of Baltimore.


Darren obtained his undergraduate degree and law degree from Seton Hall University as well as his Masters of Science in Taxation from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he was inducted into the Tau Alpha Chi national tax honor society.


Darren's professional journey began at Arthur Andersen LLP and KPMG LLP, followed by roles as a tax partner at Alvarez & Marsal Tax and LLC and Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP (now Forvis Mazars).

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