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Ronald E. Bates

ST. CLAIR ADVISORS
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44124
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CRD#: 2713953
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Professional summary


Ronald Edward Bates, CFP®, who also goes by Ronald Bates, is a registered financial advisor currently at ST. CLAIR ADVISORS, LLC located in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Ronald has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 3 exam.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Ronald Bates

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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: 2011

Experience


Current

February 23, 2012 - Present

ST. CLAIR ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6120 Parkland Blvd Suite 306, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
RIA
CRD#: 155064
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past

July 12, 2011 - December 31, 2011

ST. CLAIR ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155064
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH

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".
SC
ST. CLAIR ADVISORS, LLC
ALTUS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | ST. CLAIR ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 155064 / SEC#: 801-71857

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2010 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(7/7/2022)
IAR
Ohio
(2/23/2012)
IAR
Texas
(5/6/2021)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 1/31/1996
National Commodity Futures Examination

Current Firm


SC
ST. CLAIR ADVISORS, LLC
ALTUS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | ST. CLAIR ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 155064 / SEC#: 801-71857

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5875 Landerbrook Drive Suite 240, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Mailing Address
Phone number
(440) 925-5670
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
13

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV FORM 2B - BATES (6/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts528
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 997,629,621

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/22/2025
Cover Page
08/24/2024
01/27/2024
02/23/2023

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Company Information


ST. CLAIR ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 155064Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

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