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Thomas P. Bates

OAKWATER FINANCIAL
Ruston, LA 71270
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CRD#: 7694484
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Professional summary


Thomas Parrish Bates is a registered financial advisor currently at OAKWATER FINANCIAL located in Ruston, Louisiana.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Thomas has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 and SIE exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 3, 2023 - Present

OAKWATER FINANCIAL

Office #1: 107 W Alabama Ave Ste 2, Ruston, LA 71270
RIA
CRD#: 325181
Ruston, LA

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Louisiana
(3/3/2023)
IAR
Texas
(3/28/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


OF
OAKWATER FINANCIAL
OAKWATER FINANCIAL | OAKWATER FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 325181 / SEC#:

Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/3/2023 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2023 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
107 W Alabama Ave Ste 2, Ruston, LA 71270
Mailing Address
Po Box 13322, Ruston, LA 71273
Phone number
(318) 702-3035
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts70
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,338,509

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Company Information


OAKWATER FINANCIAL

CRD#: 325181Ruston, LA 71270

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