George Bates is a registered investment advisor at Bates Financial Advisors, INC., based in Rockford, IL. George is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 399 clients with $440M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
5 advisors
Number of Clients
399 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.1M average
Assets Under Management
$439.2M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$100K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Minimum Annual Fee:$700

Bates Financial Advisors manages investment portfolios for a fee based on a percentage of the value of your portfolio, generally ranging from 0.25% to 1.00% per year. There is a $100,000 minimum to use this service, but this may be negotiable. There is also a $175 minimum quarterly fee.

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Location

8437 Northern Ave, Rockford, IL, 61107

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

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

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Employment History
Current Registrations
Bates Securities, INC.Broker
September 2026 - Present · 1 mo
Bates Financial Advisors, INC.
September 2026 - Present · 1 mo
State Registrations1 state
IL
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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