Duncan James Gates
CFP®Professional Summary
Duncan James Gates, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS located in Denton, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Denton, Texas. Duncan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Duncan has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
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Credentials
Years of Experience
19 years in the financial services industry
Current & Past Employments
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Current Firm
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC.
Contact Information
Main Address
11460 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy Suite 400, Leawood, KS 66211Phone Number
(913) 498-8898# of Employees
78SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
14,107AUM (Assets Under Management)
$4,164,758,846Accountant Surprise Examination Report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | Cover Page | Report |
| 11/24/2025 | Cover Page | Report |
| 08/08/2024 | Cover Page | Report |
| 11/27/2023 | Cover Page | Report |
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
CETERA PLANNING PARTNERS | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, LLC | THE RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP, INC.
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(9/5/2025)
(9/30/2026)
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Exams
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SRO Registrations
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