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Andrea Bates Bates

Andrea B. Bates

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Medford, MA 02155
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CRD#: 2229466
Andrea Bates Bates

Professional summary


Andrea Bates Bates, CFP®, who also goes by Andrea Louise Bates, Andrea Bates Mcgrath, is a registered financial advisor currently at VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Medford, Massachusetts.

Andrea is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Andrea has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Divorce Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Education Planning
Retirement Planning
Small Business Planning
Life Transitions
Insurance Planning
Health Care
Investment Planning
Social Security Planning
Retirement Income Management
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Andrea Louise Bates | Andrea Bates Mcgrath

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
NAME OF ENTITY: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; Yes; 92 HIGH STREET SUITE B2; MEDFORD; MA; 02155; Fixed Insurance Sales; Independent Insurance Agent; 12/11/2020; 160; 160; SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS| NAME OF ENTITY:MARCUS FONZI OFFICE CONDO TRUST; No; 92 HIGH ST; MEDFORD; MA; 02155; CONDO TRUST; TRUSTEE; 4/1/2020; 2; 2; ASSIST IN OVERSIGHT OF BUILDING MANAGEMENT| NAME OF ENTITY:Notary Public; No; 92 High St Ste B2; Medford; MA; 02155; Notary Public; Notary Public; 7/20/2021; 0; 0; Notary Public| MEDFORD KIWANIS CLUB POSITION: Secretary NATURE: Medford Kiwanis Club is a local chapter of Kiwanis International. Club is comprised of local business professionals who raise money to support local kid related clubs and events. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 10/01/2023 ADDRESS: Reardon St, Medford MA 02155, United States DESCRIPTION: My role is to keep the official records of the club such as attendance, membership, events with Kiwanis International RETIREBRIDGE POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: Retirebridge is a joint venture between Francis Leonard and myself to offer Retirement Income Planning to our clients and prospect. It includes: Comprehensive Review of Current Retirement ReadinessPersonal Risk Tolerance AnalysisExisting Investment account analysis, including Portfolio Risk Analysis & Taxation Analysis*Social Security Analysis & Enrollment assistance Medicare Consultation & Enrollment assistance Insurance Review - Property & Casualty/Life/Disability/Long Term Care Creation of Personalized Financial Plan Projection of Retirement Account Appreciation, Retirement Income & Expenses throughout retirement. Asset Allocation Recommendations & Professional Investment Management Services Professional Referrals for Legal/Accounting/Real Estate/Estate PlanningAnnual or Semi-Annual Financial Plan Review & Investment Account Review Ongoing Financial Advice, Account Modification, & Proactive Interaction with our Team INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 100 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100 START DATE: 09/01/2022 ADDRESS: 92 High St., Suite B2, Medford MA 02155, United States DESCRIPTION: Financial Planner developing retirement income planning strategies with clients and prospects. ALB REALTY TRUST POSITION: Trustee NATURE: Office condo rented to agency that purchased my insurance agency. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 12/01/2024 ADDRESS: 92 High St., Ste B1, Medford MA 02155, United States DESCRIPTION: 1 Landlord-duties customary to owning rental property in a commercial office condominium complex.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2014

Experience


Current

January 4, 2021 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 92 High Street Ste B2, Medford, MA 02155
RIA
BD
CRD#: 2882
Medford, MA
Current

December 11, 2020 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 92 High Street Ste B2, Medford, MA 02155
RIA
BD
CRD#: 2882
Medford, MA
Past

August 12, 2019 - December 16, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Newton, MA
Past

July 17, 2019 - December 16, 2020

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Newton, MA
Past

March 2, 2015 - June 25, 2019

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
MEDFORD, MA
Past

January 3, 2011 - June 25, 2019

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
MEDFORD, MA
Past

October 15, 1993 - January 3, 2011

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
MEDFORD, MA
Past

April 16, 1992 - October 15, 1993

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13256
HARTFORD, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(4/8/2022)
RR
California
(4/8/2022)
RR
Colorado
(4/8/2022)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/8/2022)
RR
Florida
(4/8/2022)
RR
Georgia
(9/24/2025)
RR
Illinois
(4/8/2022)
RR
Maryland
(4/8/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/11/2020)
IAR
Massachusetts
(1/4/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(4/8/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/15/2021)
RR
New York
(4/8/2022)
IAR
New York
(10/12/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/24/2025)
RR
Oregon
(4/8/2022)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/21/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(4/8/2022)
RR
Texas
(4/8/2022)
IAR
Texas
(4/13/2022)
RR
Vermont
(4/8/2022)
RR
Washington
(4/8/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/9/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone number
+1 (800) 356-2906
Established
Minnesota since 04/26/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
563

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (8/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VOYA HOLDINGS INC.100% SHAREHOLDER
BOHN, FREDERICK HENRYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5791728
DEPRATTI, JOHN JVP, OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2927917
PAASCH, STEPHAN ANTHONYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2968516
REILLY, JONATHAN FRANCISPRESIDENT2039032

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,854
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,744,735,129

Disclosures


Regulatory Event36
Arbitration9

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Company Information


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882Medford, MA 02155

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