Bates Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a corporation with a primary office location in Rockford, IL. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated April 1, 2026, reports $439M in regulatory assets under management, 5 employees, and 1,273 accounts.
Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses
Fee models offered
2 types reported
Asset based fees
Fixed fees
Sources checked May 13, 2026
Client Coverage Demographics
Top client segmentIndividuals represent 66.9% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
66.9%
267
2
HNWI
32.6%
130
3
Charitable
0.5%
2
Categories with <5 clients
Charitable Organizations<5 clients
Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown
Total regulatory assets under management$439Mas of April 1, 2026
Discretionary99.8%
$438M
100% of total RAUM99.8%
Non-discretionary0.2%
$992K
0% of total RAUM0.2%
Regulatory assets under management are split between discretionary and non-discretionary assets.
Assets under management Growth by Quarter
Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.
Latest AUM$439M
Total Accounts1,273
10Y AUM Change+$124M (+39.2%)
Employee Growth by Quarter
Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.
Total Employees5
Clients per Employee80:1
10Y Employee Change+1 (+25.0%)
* Metrics are based on the latest available data, including Form ADV filings, brochures, and relationship summaries pulled from the SEC IAPD, and may be subject to change. Learn what is included in the Rialytix data. Please refer to the firm's official disclosures for the most accurate information using their CRD number. This is not investment advice.