Bates Securities

Who We Are

Bates Financial Advisors, Inc. is one of the oldest and most experienced financial planning firms in the area. Our founder, George E. Bates, brings over 50 years of experience and expertise in the financial planning and investments industry. Helping our clients achieve their financial goals, such as their desired retirement income, leaving an estate for their family or favorite charity, minimizing their income taxes, or realizing their life's dreams, are of the utmost importance to us. We focus on building a trusting relationship with our clients and seek to provide for them disciplined, innovative, and forward-thinking investment strategies that are consistent with our investment beliefs.

Our Philosophy

We believe that today's complex financial world requires most people to obtain professional advice. With tax laws changing almost yearly, interest rates and inflation fluctuating dramatically, and a global economy requiring both domestic and international investment considerations, an experienced financial professional becomes a necessary and valuable advisor. At Bates Financial Advisors, Inc., we take a problem-solving approach with an emphasis toward looking at the future. We offer creative ideas and strategies to help achieve personal and family financial objectives, to maximize benefits of closely held business ownership, and minimize both income taxes and estate taxes. We recommend a fundamental approach to investing with sound economic value, leaving fads and exotic investments to others.

Our Approach

Our role in this process, using a team of professional advisers (accountants, attorneys, insurance specialists, and trust officers), is to provide the individual with informed choices, having the individual make the decisions. We understand that every client's situation is unique and require a customized solution. We believe that financial planning is a process, not an event. We take a problem-solving approach to each client, focusing on building a long-term relationship and providing ongoing support and guidance as their financial situation evolves.