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Cary Charles Cates

Cary Charles Cates

CFP®
CATES FP, CATES TAX ADVISORY
GAINESVILLE, TX
·CRD# 5761798·16 years registered

Professional Summary

Cary Charles Cates, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CATES FP, CATES TAX ADVISORY located in Gainesville, Texas. Cary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Cary has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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 2013

Years of Experience

16 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

CATES FP, CATES TAX ADVISORYCurrent·CRD# 290650
RIA
Gainesville, TX
November 29, 2017 - Present

Past

GRUNDEN FINANCIAL ADVISORY, INC.Past·CRD# 111595
RIA
Denton, TX
July 21, 2014 - June 8, 2016
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 133763
RIA
Denton, TX
June 20, 2012 - June 19, 2013
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 133763
BD
Denton, TX
June 9, 2010 - June 19, 2013

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Current Firm

CF
CATES FP, CATES TAX ADVISORY

CATES FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | CATES TAX ADVISORY | CATES FP, CATES TAX ADVISORY | CATES FP

CRD#: 290650
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (11/29/2017 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

Gainesville, TX

Phone Number

(940) 368-0909

# of Employees

1

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

250

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$48,105,863

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Other business activities

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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.

Cary Cates is the owner and Tax Advisor of Cates Tax Advisory. This activity accounts for approximately 60% of their time. Cary Cates is an Adjunct Professor at University of North Texas. This activity accounts for approximately 5% of their time.

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
Texas
(11/29/2017)

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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 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed May 2010About the Series 66 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2010About the Series 7 exam

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