Donna Cates has been an investment adviser representative at Women'S Wealth Advisor since January 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Women'S Wealth Advisor is a Chester, NJ firm with $121M under management, 317 clients and 11 advisers across 7 offices, as of its April 2026 filing.
Donna Cates has worked as a financial advisor, wealth builder and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst since 2000, helping women take charge of their financial wellbeing. Her work with clients covers cash flow, savings and investment strategies, insurance coverage and estate planning.
Donna Cates’ longest registration was 11 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC (2011–2022). Before joining Women'S Wealth Advisor in 2023, Donna Cates was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated.
- Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC– · 11 yearsBirmingham, AL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 8 yearsBirmingham, AL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
- Salomon Smith Barney Inc.– · 2 yearsBirmingham, AL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7059
Professional designations
Listed by Women'S Wealth Advisor
- Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®)
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Donna Cates is registered as an investment adviser representative in Alabama, since January 2023.
- AlabamaSince 9 January 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 11 May 2000 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 2 May 2000 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 19 April 2000 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Donna S Cates
- CRD
- 4162173
- Firm
- Women'S Wealth Advisor · CRD 317291
- Office
- Leeds, AL
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2000
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- thewealthboutique.com
Where does Donna Cates work?
Donna Cates is an investment adviser representative registered through Women'S Wealth Advisor since January 2023, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Donna Cates a financial advisor?
Yes. Donna Cates has a current investment-adviser registration in Alabama, through Women'S Wealth Advisor since January 2023.
How many years of experience does Donna Cates have?
Donna Cates has 26 years in the financial industry, since May 2000, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Donna Cates passed?
Donna Cates has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in April 2000. FINRA credited Donna Cates with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Donna Cates work before Women'S Wealth Advisor?
Before Women'S Wealth Advisor, Donna Cates was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, March 2011 to November 2022; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, October 2002 to March 2011; Salomon Smith Barney Inc., July 2000 to October 2002.
Where is Donna Cates based?
Donna Cates’ registered office is in Leeds, AL.
Is Donna Cates registered with FINRA?
No. Donna Cates has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Donna Cates’ record?
Search CRD 4162173 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Donna Cates’ full registration record.
