Gateway Financial & Estate Planning, Inc.

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Client assets under management

Clients

370

0% high-net worth

Advisors

of 4 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

High

Average account size

About

Gateway Financial & Estate Planning provides financial planning and consulting to individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and business entities. The firm does not manage client assets directly or exercise trading discretion; it delivers written plans and ongoing advisory services while facilitating investment management through third‑party managers.

Gateway’s process centers on gathering client financial information, documenting goals and risk tolerance, and recommending third‑party managers when appropriate; it monitors those managers, reviews account statements at least quarterly, and assists clients with onboarding and paperwork. The firm discloses that it receives referral fees from the third‑party managers it recommends and acts as a liaison between clients and those managers.

Distinctive features disclosed in the brochure include a 2021 consent order related to providing advisory services in Washington without proper registration, and a layered ownership structure with minority private‑equity interests that overlap with one recommended manager, which the firm identifies as a potential conflict it seeks to mitigate. The firm also discloses that its principal spends substantial time in insurance and federal benefits work, another outside activity the firm notes could create conflicts and is addressed through disclosure and internal procedures.

Client services

Financial planning Selection of other advisers

Expertise

General estate planning guidance Long-term care insurance Disability insurance

Fee options

Percentage

$0+: 2.00% (Strategic Portfolios) - GI portion $0+: 1.00% (Strategic Portfolios) - GF portion $0+: 1.80% (Tactical Portfolios) - GI portion $0+: 1.00% (Tactical Portfolios) - GF portion $0+: 1.70% (Allocation & Defined Outcome Portfolios) - GI portion $0+: 1.00% (Allocation & Defined Outcome Portfolios) - GF portion $0+: 1.00% (Preservation Portfolios) - GI portion $0+: 0.60% (Preservation Portfolios) - GF portion $0+: 1.00% (Private Wealth Portfolios) - GI portion $0+: 1.00% (Private Wealth Portfolios) - GF portion

Project-based

$150 per hour for financial planning (negotiable)

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning at $150/hour (negotiable)

Main office location

Gateway Financial & Estate Planning, Inc.

Pocatello ID, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

Arizona · California · Florida · Idaho · Indiana · Maryland · Nevada · New York · Oregon · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Washington · Wyoming

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.

Is not active or affiliated with:

Broker-dealer / trader

They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Bank

They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.

Trust company

They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.

Fund sponsor

They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.

Accountant / CPA / tax prep

They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.

Lawyer

They provide legal services, typically billed separately.

Real estate agent

They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.

Other specialized services

They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure

Quick links

Website 208-233-4182

Advisors at this firm

Madelyn D

Series 65

Lehi, UT

Gateway Financial & Estate Planning, Inc.

Madelyn Dobbe is a financial advisor at Gateway Financial & Estate Planning, Inc. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Gateway since 2024. Prior to joining the firm, she was a full-time student for eight years and also has experience with Dijee Marketing, LLC. Dobbe is actively involved in insurance sales and services through Gateway Insurance Services, Inc. Gateway Financial & Estate Planning provides financial planning and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm generally refers investment management to third-party managers and assists clients with paperwork, monitoring, and reporting.

General estate planning guidance Long-term care insurance Disability insurance

Chad N

Series 63, Series 65

Pocatello, ID

Gateway Financial & Estate Planning, Inc.

Chad Nielsen is a financial advisor at Gateway Financial & Estate Planning, Inc. in Pocatello, Idaho, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Gateway Financial & Estate Planning since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Gateway Insurance Services, Inc., focusing on insurance products sales. Gateway Financial & Estate Planning provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm generally refers investment management to third-party managers, assisting clients with plan development, paperwork, monitoring, and reporting.

General estate planning guidance Long-term care insurance Disability insurance

Carson N

Series 65

Lehi, UT

Gateway Financial & Estate Planning, Inc.

Carson Nielsen is a financial advisor at Gateway Financial & Estate Planning, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with Gateway Insurance Services, Inc. since 2018 and Federal Benefits Advisory Group, LLC since 2015, providing insurance product sales and benefits counseling. Gateway Financial & Estate Planning offers financial planning and consulting services to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, primarily referring investment management to third-party managers rather than managing assets directly. The firm assesses and monitors third-party managers using documented criteria and assists clients with paperwork and reporting.

General estate planning guidance Long-term care insurance Disability insurance

Jaxon K

Series 65

Lehi, UT

Gateway Financial & Estate Planning, Inc.

Jaxon Knighton is a financial advisor at Gateway Financial & Estate Planning, Inc. with three years of industry experience and a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining Gateway Financial & Estate Planning, he worked at Eide Bailley LLP and has operated as a sole proprietor since 2021, also engaging in insurance sales and service. Gateway Financial & Estate Planning provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm refers investment management to third-party managers and supports clients through tailored financial plans, monitoring, and reporting.

General estate planning guidance Long-term care insurance Disability insurance

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