Cary Cates is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cates Fp, Cates Tax Advisory, based in Gainesville, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. Cary operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 4 more. Their firm serves 67 clients with $41M in assets under management.
Compensation
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $100K | 1.50% |
| $100K - $300K | 1.25% |
| $300K+ | 1.00% |
These rates are for Investment Management Services only. If investment management is requested along with ongoing financial planning, and the Comprehensive Tax and Wealth Management service is not desired, the investment management fee will be a flat 0.75% on all managed investments.
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Cary Cates
Location
Gainesville, TX
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Cary is the owner and tax advisor of Cates Tax Advisory, dedicating a significant portion of their time to this role. Cary also works as an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas, spending minimal time on this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Cates Fp, Cates Tax Advisory
Previous Registrations
Grunden Financial Advisory, INC.
Sagepoint Financial, INC.
State Registrations1 state
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