Matthew Bates has been an investment adviser representative at Four Quadrant Wealth Advisors since September 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Matthew Bates holds a Degree in Financial Counseling and Planning from Purdue University.
Four Quadrant Wealth Advisors, Inc. is a Carmel, IN firm with $219M under management, 100 clients and 6 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Matt Bates is a Certified Financial Planner® Professional at Four Quadrants. Most recently, he served as Director of Operations and Finance for his family's business.
Matthew Bates’ longest registration was 6 years at Advised Assets Group, LLC (2016–2022). Before joining Four Quadrant Wealth Advisors in 2024, Matthew Bates was registered through Primerica Advisors and Advised Assets Group, LLC.
- – present · 2 yearsCarmel, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 130753
- Primerica Advisors– · under a yearIndianapolis, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 10111
- Advised Assets Group, LLC– · 6 yearsNoblesville, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 112058
- Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc.– · 3 yearsIndianapolis, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 159035
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.– · 5 yearsIndianapolis, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 5393
- American Express Financial Advisors, Inc.– · under a yearIndianapolis, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
Professional designations
Listed by Four Quadrant Wealth Advisors
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Matthew Bates is registered as an investment adviser representative in Indiana, since September 2024.
- IndianaSince 22 September 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 6TO | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 2 January 2023 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 10 | General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination | 17 March 2010 |
| Series 9 | General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination | 17 November 2009 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 9 May 2005 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 25 April 2005 |
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Matthew Dwayne Bates
- CRD
- 4916277
- Firm
- Four Quadrant Wealth Advisors · CRD 130753
- Office
- 11939 N MERIDIAN ST, STE 225, Carmel, IN 46032
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 2008
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- fourquadrantsadvisory.com
Where does Matthew Bates work?
Matthew Bates is an investment adviser representative registered through Four Quadrant Wealth Advisors, Inc. since September 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Matthew Bates a financial advisor?
Yes. Matthew Bates has a current investment-adviser registration in Indiana, through Four Quadrant Wealth Advisors since September 2024.
How many years of experience does Matthew Bates have?
Matthew Bates has 18 years in the financial industry, since January 2008, across 6 adviser firms.
What exams has Matthew Bates passed?
Matthew Bates has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 6TO. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in April 2005. FINRA credited Matthew Bates with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Matthew Bates work before Four Quadrant Wealth Advisors?
Before Four Quadrant Wealth Advisors, Matthew Bates was registered through Advised Assets Group, LLC, May 2016 to May 2022; Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc., January 2012 to March 2015; Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., January 2006 to December 2011; American Express Financial Advisors, Inc., May 2005 to July 2005.
Where is Matthew Bates based?
Matthew Bates’ registered office is in Carmel, IN.
Is Matthew Bates registered with FINRA?
No. Matthew Bates has no current broker registration.
Is Matthew Bates a CFP?
Four Quadrant Wealth Advisors lists Matthew Bates with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Matthew Bates’ record?
Search CRD 4916277 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Matthew Bates’ full registration record.
