Meyer Gates Financial Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and educational seminars. Financial planning was provided to 51–100 clients last fiscal year.
Meyer Gates Financial Advisors reports 177 clients. They include 137 individual clients and 40 high-net-worth individuals. Of its assets, 100.0% ($169M across 448 accounts) are managed with discretion. It advised 8 clients without assets under management last fiscal year.
| Client type | Clients | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 77% | 28% |
| High-net-worth individuals | 23% | 72% |
Client breakdown and activity details
| Client type | Clients | Regulatory AUM | AUM share | Avg. per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individuals (other than HNW) | 137 | $46.8M | 27.7% | $342K |
| High-net-worth individuals | 40 | $122M | 72.3% | $3.05M |
| Total | 177 | $169M | 100% | $953K |
- Clients
- 137
- Regulatory AUM
- $46.8M
- AUM share
- 27.7%
- Avg. per client
- $342K
- Clients
- 40
- Regulatory AUM
- $122M
- AUM share
- 72.3%
- Avg. per client
- $3.05M
Total
- Clients
- 177
- Regulatory AUM
- $169M
- AUM share
- 100%
- Avg. per client
- $953K
- Clients outside the U.S.
- 0%
- Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
- 8
- Private funds advised
- 0
- Financial planning clients last fiscal year
- 51–100
Meyer Gates Financial Advisors charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Asset Management. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.
Fee details and sources
Other fees
- Financial Planning
- Financial plans are priced by complexity, with fees ranging from $50 to $5,000 that are negotiable.
- Retainer Agreements
- Retainer agreements carry a negotiable annual fee; limited-scope hourly planning is $375.00 an hour.
Meyer Gates Holding Company owns 75% or more of Meyer Gates Financial Advisors and is in turn owned by Douglas Meyer (50–75%) and Joseph Gates (50–75%). Douglas Meyer is CEO; the leadership team includes Chief Compliance Officer Joseph Gates. It has 6 employees.
Leadership
Douglas MeyerChief Executive Officer/Treasurer
Joseph GatesChief Compliance Officer/Secretary
Investment adviser representatives
3 representatives listed in the SEC register as of 9 October 2026.
Staff
- 6 employees
- 6 in advisory functions
- 4 state-registered reps
- Owns 75% or more of Meyer Gates Financial Advisors, Inc
Meyer Gates Holding Company
Control person · since September 2021
- Owns 50% to 75% of Meyer Gates Holding Company
Douglas Meyer
Control person · since September 2021
- Owns 50% to 75% of Meyer Gates Holding Company
Joseph Gates
Control person · since September 2021
Meyer Gates Financial Advisors’ regulatory assets grew from $142M (April 2024) to $169M (April 2026); clients rose from 152 to 177 and employees were 6 in both filings.
Figures from each annual filing
| Filed | Regulatory AUM | Clients | StaffEmployees | Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026April 2026 | $169M | 177 | 6 | 5 |
| Mar 2025March 2025 | $151M | 163 | 6 | 5 |
| Apr 2024April 2024 | $142M | 152 | 6 | 5 |
Besides its headquarters, Meyer Gates Financial Advisors has 4 offices (3 private residences, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses in 1 state.
Ohio · 2 listed addresses
- 9078 Union Centre BLVD., Suite 350, West ChesterHQ
- 101 S Fountain Ave, Springfield
Contact and registration details
- Legal name
- Meyer Gates Financial Advisors, Inc
- Headquarters
- 9078 Union Centre BLVD., Suite 350, West Chester, OH 45069
- Website
- Not reported
- Phone
- 937-220-4915
- SEC file
- 801-130107
- Structure
- Ohio corporation
- Fiscal year end
- December
Meyer Gates Financial Advisors’ named custodians for separately managed accounts are Fidelity ($90.7M, 78%), Charles Schwab ($24.7M, 21%) and TD Ameritrade ($690K, 1%). Meyer Gates Financial Advisors has custody of $30.5M for 38 clients.
- Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $24.7M21%
- FidelityFidelity Brokerage Services LLC · Smithfield, RI · $90.7M78%
- TD AmeritradeTD Ameritrade, Inc. · Omaha, NE · $690K1%
At year end, Meyer Gates Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (60%) and bonds (17%).
What the accounts hold
- Stocks7%
- Funds60%
- Bonds17%
- U.S. government and agency bonds11%
- Investment grade corporate bonds6%
- Cash4%
- Other12%
- Reit preferred shares & precious metal funds.12%
How many clients does Meyer Gates Financial Advisors have?
Meyer Gates Financial Advisors has 177 clients and manages $169 million for them, as of April 2026. They include 137 individual clients and 40 high-net-worth individuals.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 1 April 2026
What services does Meyer Gates Financial Advisors offer?
Meyer Gates Financial Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, and educational seminars.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How much does Meyer Gates Financial Advisors charge?
Meyer Gates Financial Advisors charges 0.50%–1.25% a year for its Asset Management. The fee is billed in advance, is negotiable and requires an account of at least $500,000.
Which custodians does Meyer Gates Financial Advisors use?
Meyer Gates Financial Advisors’ separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $90.7M, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $24.7M and TD Ameritrade, Inc. (Omaha, NE), with $690K. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 1 April 2026
How many financial advisors does Meyer Gates Financial Advisors have?
Meyer Gates Financial Advisors has 4 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 6 employees, and 6 perform investment advisory functions. None are registered representatives of a broker-dealer or licensed insurance agents.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
What does Meyer Gates Financial Advisors invest in?
At the end of its last fiscal year, Meyer Gates Financial Advisors’ separately managed accounts held 60% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 12% other, 11% U.S. government and agency bonds, 7% exchange-traded equities, 6% investment grade corporate bonds and 4% cash and equivalents. The 12% other category is described as: Reit Preferred Shares & Precious Metal Funds.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
Does Meyer Gates Financial Advisors have a minimum investment?
Yes, Meyer Gates Financial Advisors’ minimum account size for its Asset Management is $500K.
Who owns Meyer Gates Financial Advisors?
Meyer Gates Financial Advisors is owned through a holding company by Douglas Meyer and Joseph Gates. Its direct owner is Meyer Gates Holding Company (75% or more).
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 1 April 2026
How does Meyer Gates Financial Advisors get paid?
Meyer Gates Financial Advisors is paid through a percentage of assets under management and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.
Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file
How do I contact Meyer Gates Financial Advisors?
Meyer Gates Financial Advisors’ main office is at 9078 Union Centre BLVD., Suite 350, West Chester, OH 45069. Its phone number is 937-220-4915.