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CFP
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CFP

Geoffrey Bates

26 Years of Experience
Los Angeles, CA
Sells Insurance

Geoffrey Bates is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Bates Wealth Management, LLC, based in Los Angeles, CA, with 26 years of industry experience. Geoffrey operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Insurance Planning, and 2 more. Their firm serves 38 clients with $12M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
2 advisors
Number of Clients
38 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$328K average
Assets Under Management
$12.5M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$100K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $250K1.50%
$250K - $500K1.25%
$500K - $1.0M1.10%
$1M+1.00%

The asset management fee may be negotiable. Accounts within the same household may be combined for a reduced fee.

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Location

Los Angeles, CA

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Geoffrey is the owner and insurance agent for Bates Insurance Services, selling life and health insurance since 2011. This activity requires a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Bates Wealth Management, LLC
September 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 8 mos
Previous Registrations
Signator Investors, INC.Broker
May 2016 - September 2016 · 4 mos
Signator Investors, INC.
May 2016 - September 2016 · 4 mos
Transamerica Financial Advisors, INCBroker
September 2009 - May 2016 · 6 yrs 8 mos
Transamerica Financial Advisors, INC.
September 2009 - May 2016 · 6 yrs 8 mos
Transamerica Financial Advisors, INC.
May 2007 - September 2009 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Transamerica Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
July 2006 - September 2009 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Transamerica Financial Advisors, INC.Broker
May 2002 - May 2006 · 4 yrs
Transamerica Securities Sales CorporationBroker
August 2000 - May 2002 · 1 yr 9 mos
Sunamerica Capital Services, INC.Broker
September 1998 - March 2000 · 1 yr 6 mos
State Registrations1 state
CA
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