Ian J. Gates

BASTION FIDUCIARY

Beaumont, TX

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CRD#: 7993895

Professional summary

Ian James Gates is a registered financial advisor currently at BASTION FIDUCIARY located in Beaumont, Texas.

Ian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2024. Ian has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Self-employed; non-investment related; 13007 Magellan Ave, Rockville, MD, 20853; residential rental; landlord; owner; August 2024; 5hrs per month; 3hrs per month during trading hours; a former residence that is now a tenant/landlord rental property

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 14, 2025 - Present

BASTION FIDUCIARY

RIA

CRD#: 333420

Beaumont, TX

Past

October 14, 2024 - March 31, 2025

ISLAMORADA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLP

RIA

CRD#: 146930

Beaumont, TX

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".

BASTION FIDUCIARY

BASTION FIDUCIARY | BASTION FIDUCIARY, LLC

CRD#: 333420 / SEC#: 801-131510

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/26/2024 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Florida
(3/10/2025)

IAR

Texas
(1/14/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/2/2024

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

BASTION FIDUCIARY

BASTION FIDUCIARY | BASTION FIDUCIARY, LLC

CRD#: 333420 / SEC#: 801-131510

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/26/2024 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

Islamorada, FL

Mailing Address

Po Box 1133, Islamorada, FL 33036

Phone number

(786) 706-6651

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BASTION FIDUCIARY FORM ADV PART 2 (9/18/2025)

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Ian J. Gates

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ian James Gates's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BASTION FIDUCIARY

ISLAMORADA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLP

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BASTION FIDUCIARY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/2/2024

Current Firm

BASTION FIDUCIARY

Contact information

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Red Flags

Company Information

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