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George Ernest Bates

CRD# 14642·Registered 1972 - 2026
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Professional Summary

George Ernest Bates, who also goes by George E Bates, was a registered financial advisor. George was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1972 - 2026. George had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Other Aliases

George E Bates

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

54 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BATES FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 116515
RIA
Rockford, IL
May 24, 1998 - September 30, 2026
BATES SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 10759
BD
Rockford, IL
October 22, 1982 - September 30, 2026
LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 10293
BD
December 28, 1981 - January 3, 1989
BORAIKO SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 8303
BD
December 23, 1981 - June 10, 1982
OBERWEIS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 7739
BD
May 1, 1981 - November 15, 1981
BRIDEGAN-CONRADS & CO., INC.·CRD# 6894
BD
September 19, 1979 - November 20, 1981
ADVANTAGE CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 146
BD
May 5, 1978 - December 5, 1979
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 2580
BD
August 20, 1976 - January 27, 1995
THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY·CRD# 5081
BD
March 20, 1973 - October 17, 1976
THE VAMCO OF ILLINOIS INC·CRD# 1000001
BD
August 28, 1972 - March 23, 1973

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Current Firm

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BATES FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BATES FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | GEORGE E. BATES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 116515 / SEC#: 801-72191
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2011 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (4/9/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

8437 Northern Ave, Rockford, IL 61107

Phone Number

(815) 332-4020

# of Employees

5

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 12 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GEORGE D BATES - ADV PART 2B (4/1/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,273

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$439,211,752

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Other business activities

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1. BATES FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED, 8437 NORTHERN AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107, OWNER/PRESIDENT/CCO/ADVISOR, STARTED JANUARY 1985, APPROXIMATELY 106 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS, INVESTMENT ADVISOR. 2. BATES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED, 8437 NORTHERN AVENUE, ROCKFORD, IL 61107, OWNER/PRESIDENT/INSURANCE AGENT, STARTED FEBRUARY 1995, APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS, INSURANCE AGENT. 3. BATES QUARTER HORSES, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, 18427 E MCNEAL RD, MONROE CENTER, IL 61052, A RACING HORSE PARTNER OF DENNIS CROOKS, STARTED 1985, APPROXIMATELY 50 HOURS/MONTH, 10 HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS, BUY, SELL, BREED, AND RACE HORSES. 4. GUATEMALAN CHILDREN'S EDUCATION AND RELIEF FUND NFP, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED, LOCATED AT 18427 MCNEAL ROAD, MONROE CENTER, IL 61052, PRESIDENT, STARTED FEBRUARY 24, 2006, APPROXIMATELY 6 1/2 HOURS PER MONTH DURING NON-TRADING HOURS, MAKES DECISIONS ON HOW TO SPEND NFP MONEY FOR NEEDS OF GUATEMALAN CHILDREN.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BATES FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BATES FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | GEORGE E. BATES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 116515 / SEC#: 801-72191
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2011 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Michigan (4/9/2018 Terminated)
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Exams

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Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1988About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1972

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1982About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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