Sean M. Bates

WEALTH BENEFIT ADVISORS

Houston, TX 77008

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CRD#: 6205175

Professional summary

Sean Michael Bates, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at WEALTH BENEFIT ADVISORS, LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Sean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Sean has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 22TO, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

March 12, 2026 - Present

WEALTH BENEFIT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1225 North Loop West Suite 815, Houston, TX 77008

RIA

CRD#: 319324

Houston, TX

Past

July 10, 2019 - March 5, 2026

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 705

HOUSTON, TX

Past

January 14, 2019 - March 5, 2026

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 705

HOUSTON, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WEALTH BENEFIT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 319324 / SEC#: 801-123705

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Approved)

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.

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IAR

Texas
(3/12/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/7/2019

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 1/14/2019

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/3/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

WEALTH BENEFIT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 319324 / SEC#: 801-123705

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2022 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1225 North Loop West Suite 815, Houston, TX 77008

Mailing Address

Phone number

(713) 980-9100

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WBA ADV PART 2A (3/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	461
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 306,991,305

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Sean M. Bates

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

WEALTH BENEFIT ADVISORS, LLC

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WEALTH BENEFIT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 6/7/2019

Series 22TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Series 7TO

Date: 1/14/2019

SIE

Date: 12/3/2018

Current Firm

WEALTH BENEFIT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

WEALTH BENEFIT ADVISORS, LLC

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