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Aaron Lee Bates

Aaron Lee Bates

CFP®
WHITCOMB & HESS
ASHLAND, OH
·CRD# 4657614·23 years experience

Professional Summary

Aaron Lee Bates, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at WHITCOMB & HESS, INC. located in Ashland, Ohio. Aaron is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Aaron has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 6 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2009

Years of Experience

23 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WHITCOMB & HESS, INC.·CRD# 121064
RIA
1020 Cleveland Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805
March 18, 2004 - Present
STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.·CRD# 43036
BD
Bloomington, IL
June 3, 2003 - March 2, 2004

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Current Firm

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WHITCOMB & HESS, INC.

WHITCOMB & HESS, INC.

CRD#: 121064 / SEC#: 801-78798
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2013 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (11/27/2013 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (12/3/2013 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (11/29/2013 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

1020 Cleveland Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805

Phone Number

(419) 289-7007

# of Employees

31

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 7 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WHITCOMB & HESS BROCHURE (2/25/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,800

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$490,699,890

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/27/2026Cover PageReport
11/20/2025Cover PageReport
11/26/2024Cover PageReport
01/23/2024Cover PageReport

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WHITCOMB & HESS, INC.

WHITCOMB & HESS, INC.

CRD#: 121064 / SEC#: 801-78798
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/8/2013 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (11/27/2013 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (12/3/2013 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Ohio (11/29/2013 Terminated)
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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.
IAR
Ohio
(3/18/2004)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2003About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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