Gates Investment Advisors, LLC

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Client assets under management

$22,600,000

Clients

124

16% high-net-worth

Advisors

of 2 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-4 advisors or >$200M in AUM

Clients per advisor

High

Average account size

$182,258

About

Gates Investment Advisors provides personalized investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high‑net‑worth clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management and tailors recommendations around cash‑flow, retirement, tax planning, insurance review, and an asset‑class allocation and risk analysis for each client.

The firm’s investment approach is goal‑based and uses client questionnaires and consultations to set objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance; analysis may include fundamental, technical, and cyclical methods, and accounts are reviewed regularly with reports at least quarterly. Custodians are selected based on execution and reporting considerations, and the firm monitors portfolios and conducts ad hoc reviews when market or client circumstances change.

A noteworthy distinction is that, while the advisory business states it does not sell commissioned products, firm principals maintain affiliated insurance and tax‑preparation businesses and may, from time to time, offer insurance products or tax services to clients for additional compensation. These affiliated activities and the resulting potential conflicts of interest are disclosed to clients and are managed by the firm through fiduciary obligations and client choice regarding whether to purchase those products or services.

Client services

Portfolio management

Expertise

General retirement planning General tax planning

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.00% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.75% $1,000,001+: 0.50%

Other

Minimum fee: Minimum fee of $1,000 per year Fee-only: Yes, fee-based investment management only, no commissions.

Main office location

Gates Investment Advisors, LLC

3101 N Green River Road, Suite 830

Evansville IN 47715, United States

Number of offices

Most active in

Indiana · Texas

Disclosures

Business activities & affiliations

Is active or affiliated with:

Insurance agent

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

Other specialized services

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

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.

Forms ADV

Form ADV Part 2: Client Brochure

Quick links

Website 812-464-2837

Advisors at this firm

Elizabeth A

Series 65

Evansville, IN

Gates Investment Advisors, LLC

Elizabeth Allison is a financial advisor at Gates Investment Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Evansville Teachers FCU for 11 years. Outside of advising, she is also an insurance agent involved in life and annuity insurance sales through Gates Financial Services, LLC. Gates Investment Advisors provides personalized investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a goal-based investment approach and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolio management and financial recommendations.

General retirement planning General tax planning

Gary G

Series 65

Evansville, IN

Gates Investment Advisors, LLC

Gary Gates is a financial advisor at Gates Investment Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with Gates Investment Advisors since 2007 and Gates Financial Services, LLC since 2012. Outside of advisory services, he is also active as an insurance agent and provides tax preparation services. Gates Investment Advisors offers personalized investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a goal-based investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses, with portfolio reviews conducted regularly and custodians selected for execution and reporting quality.

General retirement planning General tax planning

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