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Bates Wealth Management, LLC

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Client assets under management

$15,499,851

Clients

32

13% high-net worth

Advisors

2

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

16

Very Low

Average account size

$484,370

About

Bates Wealth Management serves individual investors and retirement plan sponsors, offering discretionary asset management, limited-scope ERISA 3(21) plan advisory services, and hourly financial planning. The firm documents client goals and risk tolerances in written materials such as investment policy statements and periodic evaluations.

The firm’s investment process uses both fundamental and technical analysis and tailors strategies to client objectives, including long- and short-term positions and option trading (covered, uncovered, and spreading strategies) as described in its ADV. Accounts are managed on a discretionary basis with monthly reviews, and clients may impose investment restrictions that are documented in client files.

Noteworthy distinctions include the explicit use of options and derivative strategies within client accounts and the fact that the firm’s registered representatives are also licensed insurance agents, a disclosed outside business activity that may result in insurance recommendations and non‑cash incentives (with conflicts addressed by fiduciary disclosures). The firm operates at a relatively small scale—roughly 32 clients and about $15.5 million in AUM with two advisors and a stated $100,000 account minimum (waivable)—indicating a boutique practice orientation rather than a large high‑net‑worth focus.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance Long-term care insurance Options & derivatives strategies

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% annually $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% annually $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.10% annually $1,000,001+: 1.00% annually

Project-based

$250 per hour, negotiable; fee may be waived if client implements plan with Bates

Other

Account minimum: $100,000

Main office location

Bates Wealth Management, LLC

Los Angeles CA, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

California

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Geoffrey B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Los Angeles, CA

Bates Wealth Management, LLC

Geoffrey Bates is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal of Bates Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2016, and previously held roles at Signator Investors, Inc. and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. He also owns Bates Insurance Services, through which he sells life and health insurance. Bates Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, business entities, and workplace plans. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis and incorporates derivative and option strategies within managed accounts.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance Long-term care insurance Options & derivatives strategies
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David O

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Los Angeles, CA

Bates Wealth Management, LLC

David Ono is a financial advisor at Bates Wealth Management, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bates Wealth Management since 2016 and was a sole proprietor from 2013 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed life and health insurance agent. Bates Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, business entities, and workplace plans. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, incorporates derivative and option strategies, and offers personalized investment programs based on documented client goals and risk tolerances.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance Long-term care insurance Options & derivatives strategies
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