Sara Mills-Gaines, Financial Advisor

Sara Mills-Gaines, Financial Advisor With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, having started in 2003, helping clients achieve their financial goals.

Her knowledge encompasses retirement planning, investment management, tax strategies, and estate planning. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, having started in 2003, Sara focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals. She works with individuals and businesses to create comprehensive financial plans tailored to each client's specific situation. Her ap

proach centers on addressing complex financial needs while keeping the client's long-term vision in mind. Sara offers a wide range of services, including insurance, business succession, and liability management. Sara values ethics, integrity, and timely communication, ensuring clients receive advice that aligns with their goals and aspirations. Outside of work, Sara enjoys being actively involved in the community through Rotary and other local programs. She also spends time on hobbies like sailing, motorcycles, and golfing. As an animal lover, Sara shares her home with her dog and three rescue cats, who are an essential part of her life. Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Company (except in NY), Principal Life Insurance Company®, and the companies available through the Preferred Product Network, Inc. Securities and advisory products offered through Principal Securities, Inc., Member SIPC. https://www.sipc.org/ Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. Sara Mills-Gaines, Principal National and Principal Life Financial Representative, Principal Securities Registered Representative, Investment Adviser Representative, and a member of the Principal® Financial Network. Sara Mills-Gaines is not licensed in all states to offer securities and insurance products. This site is not a solicitation of interest in any of these products or service in any state which the registered representative is not properly licensed. /*********/ The skills list below does not imply licensure, training, or the ability to solicit products or services. www.sipc.org www.principal.com

Successful retirement plans aren't built by any one provider alone — they're shaped by connection and collaboration. Kat...
05/30/2026

Successful retirement plans aren't built by any one provider alone — they're shaped by connection and collaboration. Katie Boyer-Maloy, Director, Distribution - TPA at Principal®, explains how intentional communication between the third-party administrator (TPA), financial professional, and recordkeeper can lead to better outcomes for plan sponsors and participants.
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The group onboarding center from Principal® is the digital solution you need to onboard your group benefits cases. Our g...
05/28/2026

The group onboarding center from Principal® is the digital solution you need to onboard your group benefits cases. Our goal is to make doing business more efficient, so we've created this process to:
• Streamline processes for greater efficiency
• Eliminate most paperwork
• Access real-time status updates
• Use the same login credentials
Experience the power of saving time and money this enrollment season!

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Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, including pet moms, human moms, foster moms, and nurturing figures. Happy Mother's Da...
05/18/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, including pet moms, human moms, foster moms, and nurturing figures. Happy Mother's Day to all mothers, including pet moms, human moms, foster moms, and nurturing figures everywhere! Today we celebrate the unconditional love, patience, and dedication you show, whether you're raising a child or furry babies. Thank you for making the world a more loving place.

A special thank you to the incredible women of the Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce, Bodega Bay Chamber of Commerce, Cotati Chamber of Commerce , Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce, Geyserville Chamber of Commerce, Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce, Sonoma County Hispanic Chamber Young Professionals of Sonoma County, Mark West Chamber of Commerce, North Bay Black Chamber of Commerce, Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce, Professionals with Pride Chamber of Commerce, Russian River Visitor Center & Chamber of Commerce, Santa Rosa Metro Chamber, Santa Rosa Young Professionals Network, Sebastopol Chamber of Commerce, Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce & Experience Sonoma Valley, and Chamber of Commerce.

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Many college and university endowments are feeling real pressure to meet today's operating needs without compromising th...
05/16/2026

Many college and university endowments are feeling real pressure to meet today's operating needs without compromising the future. This article explores three considerations boards can use to evaluate short‑term demands while supporting long‑term goals.
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From quote to claim, Principal® delivers a seamless digital experience! Our end-to-end digital solutions streamline ever...
05/15/2026

From quote to claim, Principal® delivers a seamless digital experience! Our end-to-end digital solutions streamline every step of the benefits journey:
• Quick, accurate digital quoting tools
• Efficient online onboarding
• #1 ranked online service capabilities*
Experience the future of benefits administration—where technology meets simplicity. Let us show you how we're making benefits management easier than ever.
*Rated No. 1 by DALBAR for online group benefits administration.

Helping make open enrollment simpler, faster, and more connected.
05/15/2026

Helping make open enrollment simpler, faster, and more connected.

The Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is getting ready to start! Today 4pm-7pm -Rohnert Park Chamber of Co...
05/15/2026

The Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is getting ready to start! Today 4pm-7pm

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As of 2025, our modernized EDI service at Principal® processes more than 90% of member transactions without manual inte...
05/15/2026

As of 2025, our modernized EDI service at Principal® processes more than 90% of member transactions without manual intervention. In addition to reducing manual intervention, our enhanced process is:
• Delivering faster processing times
• Improving error handling
• Increasing transparency
• Bettering customer experience
• Providing consistent processing across channels

Time is money—and our digital solutions save you both! Our comprehensive digital ecosystem at Principal® delivers: • Str...
05/15/2026

Time is money—and our digital solutions save you both! Our comprehensive digital ecosystem at Principal® delivers:
• Streamlined quotes
• Simplified case onboarding
• Real-time data access
• Seamless integration capabilities with enhanced API's and third-party connections
Ready to modernize your benefits experience? Let's talk about how our digital solutions can work for you.

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