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Matthew D. Bates

FOUR QUADRANT WEALTH ADVISORS
Carmel, IN 46032
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CRD#: 4916277
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Professional summary


Matthew Dwayne Bates, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FOUR QUADRANT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. located in Carmel, Indiana.

Matthew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Matthew has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
SALES OF INVESTMENT-RELATED PRODUCTS, PART-TIME OR FULL TIME, FOR COMPANIES AFFILIATED WITH PFS INVESTMENTS INC. I MAY ALSO RECEIVE NON-INVESTMENT RELATED COMPENSATION FROM PRIMERICA MORTGAGE, LLC FOR THE SALE OF LOAN PRODUCTS AND/OR PRIMERICA CLIENT SERVICES, INC. (A CO-LOCATED AFFILIATE OF PFS INVESTMENTS INC.) FOR PART-TIME REFERRALS OF HOME SECURITY AND AUTOMATION PRODUCTS, AS WELL AS OTHER HOME RELATED SERVICES.

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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®

Experience


Current

September 22, 2024 - Present

FOUR QUADRANT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 11939 N Meridian St Ste 225, Carmel, IN 46032
RIA
CRD#: 130753
Carmel, IN
Past

May 9, 2024 - September 23, 2024

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10111
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

May 9, 2024 - September 23, 2024

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

May 9, 2016 - May 13, 2022

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 112058
Noblesville, IN
Past

May 25, 2015 - May 13, 2022

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

January 3, 2012 - March 10, 2015

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 159035
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

January 4, 2006 - December 31, 2011

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

January 4, 2006 - March 10, 2015

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

May 10, 2005 - July 6, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

April 26, 2005 - July 6, 2005

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 26, 2005 - July 6, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
FQ
FOUR QUADRANT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
FOUR QUADRANT ADVISORY | FOUR QUADRANTS | FOUR QUADRANT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | FOUR QUADRANT WEALTH ADVISORS | FOUR QUADRANT ADVISORY COMPANIES

CRD#: 130753 / SEC#: 801-126014

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2022 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/2022 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 Terminated)

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
Indiana
(9/22/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/9/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FQ
FOUR QUADRANT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
FOUR QUADRANT ADVISORY | FOUR QUADRANTS | FOUR QUADRANT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | FOUR QUADRANT WEALTH ADVISORS | FOUR QUADRANT ADVISORY COMPANIES

CRD#: 130753 / SEC#: 801-126014

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2022 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/2022 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
11939 N Meridian St Ste 225, Carmel, IN 46032
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 441-5144
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
34

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FOUR QUADRANT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. ADV BROCHURE (8/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts484
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 171,842,155

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Company Information


FOUR QUADRANT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 130753Carmel, IN 46032

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