Overview
- Headquarters
- West Chester, OH
- Total Firm Assets
- $169 million
- Average High-Net-Worth Client Portfolio Size
- $3.0 million
- Minimum Account Size
- $500,000
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (FORM ADV PART 2A)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $500,000 | 1.25% |
| $500,001 | $1,000,000 | 1.00% |
| $1,000,001 | $2,000,000 | 0.75% |
| $2,000,001 | and above | 0.50% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $11,250 | 1.12% |
| $5 million | $33,750 | 0.68% |
| $10 million | $58,750 | 0.59% |
| $50 million | $258,750 | 0.52% |
| $100 million | $508,750 | 0.51% |
Clients
- High-Net-Worth Share of Firm Assets
- 72.26%
- Number of High-Net-Worth Clients
- 40
- Total Client Accounts
- 448
- Discretionary Accounts
- 448
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals, Educational Seminars
Regulatory Filings
- SEC CRD Number
- 125046
Primary Brochure: FORM ADV PART 2A (2026-04-01)
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Firm Brochure
(Part 2A of Form ADV)
MEYER GATES FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
9078 Union Centre Blvd., Suite 350
West Chester, OH 45069
ph: 937-220-4915
www.meyergates.com
joe@meyergates.com
This brochure supplement provides information about the qualifications and
business practices of Meyer Gates Financial Advisors, Inc. (“Meyer Gates”).
If you have any questions about the contents of this brochure, please
contact us at: 937-220-4915, or by email at: joe@meyergates.com. The
information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission, or by any state securities
authority.
Additional information about Meyer Gates is available on the SEC’s website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
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Item 1: Annual Updates
A. Annual Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated annually when
material changes occur since the previous release of the Firm Brochure.
Last Annual Update: 03/31/2026
B. Full Brochure Available
Whenever you would like to receive a complete copy of our Firm Brochure,
please contact us:
• by telephone at: 937-220-4915
• or by email at: joe@meyergates.com
Item 2: Material Changes
A. Material Changes since the Last Update
No material changes since our last update.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Item 1: Annual Updates ................................................................................................. i
A.
B.
Annual Update ............................................................................................. i
Full Brochure Available ................................................................................ i
Item 2: Material Changes .............................................................................................. i
A.
Material Changes since the Last Update ..................................................... i
Item 3: Table of Contents ............................................................................................ 1
Item 4: Advisory Business .......................................................................................... 1
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Description of the Advisory Firm ................................................................. 1
Types of Advisory Services ......................................................................... 1
Tailored Relationships ................................................................................. 1
Types of Agreements .................................................................................. 2
1. Financial Planning Agreement ............................................................... 2
2. Asset Management ................................................................................ 2
3. Retainer Agreement ............................................................................... 3
4. Termination of Agreement ...................................................................... 3
Wrap Fee Programs .................................................................................... 4
Amounts Under Management ..................................................................... 4
Educational Seminars……………………………………………………………4
Item 5: Fees and Compensation ................................................................................. 4
A.
B.
C.
D.
Description .................................................................................................. 4
Fee Billing ................................................................................................... 5
Clients Are Responsible for Third Party Fees ............................................. 5
Outside Compensation For the Sale of Securities to Clients ....................... 5
Item 6: Performance-Based Fees ................................................................................ 6
A.
Sharing of Capital Gains ............................................................................. 6
Item 7: Types of Clients ............................................................................................... 6
A.
B.
Description .................................................................................................. 6
Account Minimums ...................................................................................... 6
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Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ................... 6
A.
B.
C.
D.
Methods of Analysis .................................................................................... 6
Investment Strategies ................................................................................. 7
Risk of Loss................................................................................................. 7
Risks of Specific Securities Utilized ............................................................ 7
Item 9: Disciplinary Information .................................................................................. 7
A.
Legal and Disciplinary ................................................................................. 7
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .................................... 7
A.
B.
Other Financial Industry Activities ............................................................... 7
Affiliations .................................................................................................... 8
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Client Transactions and Personal Trading ....................... 8
A.
B.
C.
Code of Ethics ............................................................................................. 8
Investing Personal Money in the Same Securities as Clients ..................... 8
Recommendations Involving Material Financial Interests ........................... 8
Item 12: Brokerage Practices ...................................................................................... 8
A.
B.
C.
Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker/Dealers ......................... 8
Best Execution ............................................................................................ 9
Order Aggregation ....................................................................................... 9
Item 13: Review of Accounts ....................................................................................... 9
A.
B.
C.
Frequency and Nature of Periodic Reviews and Who Makes those Reviews
9
Factors That Will Trigger a Non-Periodic Review of Client Accounts .......... 9
Content and Frequency of Regular Reports Provided to Clients ................. 9
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation ................................................. 10
Economic Benefits Provided by Third Parties for Advice Rendered to
A.
Clients (Includes Sales Awards or Other Prizes) ..................................................... 10
Compensation to Non-Advisory Personnel for Client Referrals ................. 10
B.
Item 15: Custody ........................................................................................................ 10
A.
Qualified Custodians ................................................................................. 10
Item 16: Investment Discretion ................................................................................. 10
A.
Discretionary Authority for Trading ............................................................ 10
Item 17: Voting Client Securities............................................................................... 11
A.
Proxy Votes ............................................................................................... 11
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Item 18: Financial Information .................................................................................. 11
Balance Sheet ........................................................................................... 11
Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Ability to Meet
A.
B.
Contractual Commitments to Clients ........................................................................ 11
Bankruptcy Petitions in Previous Ten Years ............................................. 11
C.
Item 19: Requirements for SEC Registered Advisors ............................................. 11
Principal Executive Officers and Management Persons; Their Formal
How Performance-Based Fees Are Calculated and Degree of Risk to
Material Disciplinary Disclosures for Management Persons of this Firm ... 12
Material Relationships that Management Persons have with Issuers of
A.
Education and Business Background ...................................................................... 11
B.
Other Businesses in Which This Advisory Firm or its Personnel are
Engaged and Time Spent on Those (If Any) ............................................................ 11
C.
Clients 12
D.
E.
Securities (If Any) ..................................................................................................... 12
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Item 4: Advisory Business
A. Description of the Advisory Firm
SS+D Financial, Inc. (“SS+D Financial”) was founded in 2002 as a limited
liability company. On March 1, 2012 SS+D Financial changed its legal status
to a corporation. On September 22, 2021, Douglas Meyer & Joseph Gates
purchased SS+D Financial. In 2022, we changed the name to Meyer Gates
Financial Advisors, Inc. (“Meyer Gates”).
B. Types of Advisory Services
Meyer Gates offers the following services to advisory clients:
Investment Supervisory Services
Meyer Gates offers ongoing asset management services based on the
individual goals, objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance of each client.
Clients engage in a discussion with Meyer Gates advisor representatives
using research and portfolio construction tools. The dialogue balances
objective expectations of portfolio return with the clients' investment goals.
In collaboration with clients, Meyer Gates creates an Investment Policy
Statement which outlines the client's current situation, states the investment
goals of the portfolio and constructs a plan to aid in the selection of
investments that fits each client's specific situation. Investment Supervisory
Services include, but are not limited to:
Investment strategy
• Asset selection
• Regular portfolio
monitoring
•
• Asset allocation
• Risk tolerance
• Personal investment
policy
Financial Planning Services
On more than an occasional basis, Meyer Gates furnishes advice to clients
on matters not involving securities, such as financial planning matters,
taxation issues, life insurance, long-term care insurance, college planning,
estate planning and budgeting. Charges for these services will be based on a
fixed fee that will be documented as an Exhibit to the Advisory Contract.
Insurance Planning Services
Meyer Gates helps clients analyze and plan for insurance needs, however we
do not sell any insurance products.
C. Tailored Relationships
The goals and objectives for each client are documented in our client
relationship management system. Specific client goals, risk tolerance, and
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investment return needs are included in that client's Investment Policy
Statement and/or their financial plan. Clients may impose restrictions on
investing in certain securities or types of securities in accordance with their
values or beliefs.
D. Types of Agreements
The following agreements define the typical client relationships:
1. Financial Planning Agreement
A financial plan is designed to help the client with all aspects of financial
planning without ongoing investment management after the financial plan
is completed.
The financial plan may include, but is not limited to: a net worth statement;
a cash flow statement; a review of investment accounts, including
reviewing asset allocation and providing repositioning recommendations;
strategic tax planning; a review of retirement accounts and plans including
recommendations; a review of insurance policies and recommendations
for changes, if necessary; one or more retirement scenarios; estate
planning review and recommendations; and education planning with
funding recommendations.
Asset allocation and investment recommendations are provided as part of
a financial plan. Implementation of the recommendations is at the
discretion of the client.
The fee for a financial plan is predicated upon the facts known at the start
of the engagement. Fees range from $50 to $5,000 and are negotiable.
Since financial planning is a discovery process, situations occur wherein
the client is unaware of certain financial exposures or predicaments.
After delivery of a financial plan, future face-to-face meetings may be
scheduled as necessary.
2. Asset Management
Most clients choose to have Meyer Gates manage their assets in order to
obtain ongoing in-depth advice and life planning. All aspects of the client’s
financial affairs are reviewed, including those of their children. Realistic
and measurable goals are set and objectives to reach those goals are
defined. As goals and objectives change over time, suggestions are made
and implemented on an ongoing basis.
The scope of work and fee for an Advisory Service Agreement is provided
to the client in writing prior to the start of the relationship. An Advisory
Service Agreement includes: cash flow management; insurance review;
investment management (including performance reporting); education
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planning; retirement planning; and estate planning; as well as the
implementation of recommendations within each area.
Although the Advisory Service Agreement is an ongoing agreement and
constant adjustments are required, the length of service to the client is at
the client’s discretion. The client or Meyer Gates may terminate an
Agreement by written notice to the other party. At termination, fees will be
billed/refunded on a pro rata basis for the portion of the quarter completed.
The portfolio value at the completion of the prior full billing quarter is used
as the basis for the fee computation, adjusted for the number of days
during the billing quarter prior to termination.
Assets are invested primarily in no-load mutual funds and exchange-
traded funds, through an institutional broker. Fund companies charge
each fund shareholder an investment management fee that is disclosed in
the fund prospectus. Brokers may charge a transaction fee for the
purchase and sale of some funds.
Stocks and bonds will also be purchased or sold through a brokerage
account. The brokerage firm charges a fee for stock and bond trades.
Meyer Gates does not receive any compensation, in any form, from fund
companies.
Investments may also include: equities (stocks), warrants, corporate debt
securities, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, municipal securities,
investment company securities, U. S. government securities, options
contracts, and interests in partnerships.
Initial public offerings (IPOs) are not available through Meyer Gates.
3. Retainer Agreement
In some circumstances, a Retainer Agreement is executed in lieu of an
Advisory Service Agreement when it is more appropriate to work on a
fixed-fee basis. The annual fee for a Retainer Agreement is negotiable.
Meyer Gates also provides hourly planning services for clients who need
advice on a limited scope of work
4. Termination of Agreement
A client may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at any time
by notifying Meyer Gates in writing and paying the rate for the time spent
on the investment advisory engagement prior to notification of termination.
If the client made an advance payment, Meyer Gates will refund any
unearned portion of the advance payment.
Meyer Gates may terminate any of the aforementioned agreements at any
time by notifying the client in writing. If the client made an advance
payment, Meyer Gates will refund any unearned portion of the advance
payment.
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E. Wrap Fee Programs
Meyer Gates does not participate in any wrap fee programs.
F. Amounts Under Management
As of March 30, 2026, Meyer Gates manages approximately $168,660,000 in
assets for approximately 177 clients. All the assets are managed on a
discretionary basis.
G. Educational Seminars
Most years, Meyer Gates will host a retirement planning seminar. Mailers are
sent to prospective attendees and these seminars are typically hosted at local
universities. The goal of the seminar is to educate on the broad topics of
retirement planning (Saving, Investing, Social Security, Medicare, Insurance,
ext.).
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
A. Description
Asset Management
Meyer Gates bases its asset management fees on a percentage of the
investable assets according to the following schedules:
1) Clients with less than $500,000 of assets under management, the annual
charge is 1.25%, or
2) Clients with $500,000 or more of assets under management, the following
fee schedule applies:
- $500,001 to $1,000,000 – 1.00% per year on all amounts under
$1,000,000.
- $1,000,001 to $2,000,000 – 0.75% per year on amounts above
$1,000,000; and
- Above $2,000,000 – 0.50% per year on amounts above $2,000,000.
Current client relationships may exist where the fees are higher or lower than
the fee schedule above. Meyer Gates, in its sole discretion, may charge a
lesser fee based upon certain criteria (e.g., historical relationship, type of
assets, anticipated future earning capacity, anticipated future additional
assets, dollar amounts of assets to be managed, related accounts, account
composition, negotiations with clients, etc.).
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Financial Planning
Financial plans are priced according to the degree of complexity associated
with the client’s situation. Average costs range from $2,000 to $5,000, but is
included at no cost for clients’ Meyer Gates manages investments.
Retainer Agreements
Retainer Agreements may be priced based on the complexity of work,
especially when asset management is not the most significant part of the
relationship. The hourly rate for limited scope engagements is $375.00.
All fees are negotiable.
Compensation for the Sale of Insurance Products
Meyer Gates does not sell insurance products or compensate their
representatives for advice directly relating to insurance recommendations.
B. Fee Billing
Asset management fees are billed quarterly, in advance, based on the value
of the accounts under management. The fee covers only those portfolio
assets described and domiciled with a custodian brokerage agreement
granting the advisor trading authority. In most cases, fees are withdrawn
directly from clients' accounts with clients' written authorization. Meyer Gates
collects fees in advance, meaning that Meyer Gates takes fees based on the
beginning account balance before the quarterly billing period has begun. If an
account is closed prior to the end of a billing period, fees collected in advance
will be refunded based on the prorated number of days worked and the total
days during the billing period. If an account is opened or funded after the
beginning of a billing period, clients are charged in arrears based on the
prorated number of days worked and the total days during the billing period.
Fees for financial plans and retainer arrangements are billed upon delivery of
the financial plan or completion of the designated work.
C. Clients Are Responsible for Third Party Fees
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of stocks,
certain mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Mutual funds generally
charge a management fee for their services as investment managers. These
fees are separate and distinct from the fees charged by Meyer Gates. Clients
are responsible for the payment of all such third-party fees.
D. Outside Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients
Neither Meyer Gates nor its supervised persons accept any compensation for
the sale of securities or other investment products, including asset-based
sales charges or services fees from the sale of mutual funds.
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Item 6: Performance-Based Fees
A. Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of
managed securities because of the potential conflict of interest. Performance-
based compensation may create an incentive for the advisor representative to
recommend an investment that may carry a higher degree of risk to the client.
Item 7: Types of Clients
A. Description
Meyer Gates generally provides investment advice to:
•
Individuals
• Pension and profit-sharing plans
• Trusts and estates
• Charitable organizations
• Small businesses
B. Account Minimums
Meyer Gates has a minimum investment requirement of $500,000. Account
minimums can be adjusted for instances a client was active prior to said
minimum or if the client has the potential for future deposits in excess of the
minimum balance.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
A. Methods of Analysis
Meyer Gates’ analysis methods include fundamental analysis and technical
analysis.
Fundamental analysis involves the analysis of financial statements, the
general financial health of companies, and/or the analysis of management or
competitive advantages.
Technical Analysis involves the analysis of past market data - primarily price
and volume.
The main sources of information include financial newspapers and
magazines; inspections of corporate activities, research materials prepared
by others, corporate rating services, annual reports, prospectuses, filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, and company press releases and
conference calls.
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Other sources of information that Meyer Gates may use include Morningstar
mutual fund information, Morningstar stock information, and the World Wide
Web.
B. Investment Strategies
The primary investment strategy used on client accounts is strategic asset
allocation utilizing a core and satellite approach. This means that Meyer
Gates uses asset class mutual index and exchange-traded funds as the core
investments, and then add customized investment strategies where there are
greater opportunities to make a difference. Portfolios are globally diversified
to control the risk associated with traditional markets.
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives
stated by the client during consultations. The client may change these
objectives at any time. Each client executes an Investment Policy Statement
that documents the client’s objectives and desired investment strategy.
C. Risk of Loss
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor.
Our investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Meyer
Gates seeks strategies that do not involve significant or unusual risk beyond
that of the general domestic and/or international equity markets.
D. Risks of Specific Securities Utilized
Margin accounts are required for some option transactions. Margin
transactions and options writing generally hold greater risk. Although Meyer
Gates designs option strategies to reduce traditional equity market volatility,
clients should be aware that there is a chance of material risk of loss using
any of those strategies.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
A. Legal and Disciplinary
The firm and its employees have not been involved in legal or disciplinary
events related to past or present investment clients.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
A. Other Financial Industry Activities
Neither Meyer Gates nor its representatives are registered as a broker/dealer
or as representatives for a broker/dealer.
Neither Mayer Gates nor its representatives are registered as a futures
commission merchant (FCM), a commodity pool operator (CPO) or a
commodity trading advisor (CTA).
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B. Affiliations
Meyer Gates is no longer affiliated with Sebaly, Shillito + Dyer, as the silent
partners at the law firm were bought out when Douglas Meyer & Joseph
Gates purchased SS+D Financial (September 2021).
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Client Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
The employees of Meyer Gates have committed to a Code of Ethics of the
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards that is available for review by
clients and prospective clients upon request. The firm will provide a copy of
the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon request.
B. Investing Personal Money in the Same Securities as Clients
Meyer Gates and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also
recommended to clients. Employees may not trade their own securities
ahead of client trades. The Chief Compliance Officer of Meyer Gates reviews
all employee trades each quarter. The personal trading reviews ensure that
the personal trading of employees does not affect the markets. Since most
employee trades are small mutual fund trades or exchange-traded fund
trades, the trades do not affect the securities markets.
C. Recommendations Involving Material Financial Interests
Meyer Gates does not recommend that clients buy or sell any security in
which a related person to Meyer Gates has a material financial interest.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
A. Factors Used to Select Custodians and/or Broker/Dealers
Meyer Gates may recommend/require that clients establish brokerage
accounts with TD Ameritrade, Fidelity or Schwab Investments to maintain
custody of clients' assets and to effect trades for their accounts. All three
firms are FINRA registered broker-dealers, members SIPC. Although Meyer
Gates may recommend/require that clients establish accounts at TD
Ameritrade, Fidelity or Schwab, it is the clients’ decision to custody assets
with TD Ameritrade, Fidelity or Schwab. Meyer Gates is independently
owned and operated and not affiliated with TD Ameritrade, Fidelity or
Schwab.
These specific custodian recommendations are made to clients based on
their need for such services. Meyer Gates recommends these custodians
based on the proven integrity and financial responsibility of the firms and the
best execution of orders at reasonable commission rates.
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TD Ameritrade, Fidelity and Schwab provide Meyer Gates with access to their
institutional trading and custody services, which are typically not available to
retail investors. These services are generally available to independent
registered investment advisors on an unsolicited basis at no charge to them
so long as a minimum amount of the advisors' clients' assets are maintained
in accounts with them.
Meyer Gates does not receive fees or commissions from any of these
arrangements.
Some Financial Advisers recommend the use of broker-dealers to execute
transactions and they may have other economic relationships that may create
a material conflict of interest. Meyer Gates does not require clients to direct
transactions through a broker dealer and does not have any economic
relationship with a broker-dealer that would cause a material conflict of
interest.
B. Best Execution
Trading fees charged by the custodians are reviewed on a quarterly basis.
Meyer Gates does not receive any portion of the trading fees.
C. Order Aggregation
Most trades are mutual funds or exchange-traded funds where trade
aggregation does not garner any client benefit.
Item 13: Review of Accounts
A. Frequency and Nature of Periodic Reviews and Who Makes those Reviews
Account reviews are performed quarterly by advisor representatives Douglas
Meyer and Joseph Gates. Account reviews are performed more frequently
when market conditions dictate. Client accounts are reviewed with regards to
their investment policies and risk tolerance levels.
B. Factors That Will Trigger a Non-Periodic Review of Client Accounts
Reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events, or
by changes in clients' financial situations (such as retirement, termination of
employment, physical move or inheritance). A client must promptly notify the
advisor representatives of changes in the client’s financial situation.
C. Content and Frequency of Regular Reports Provided to Clients
Each client will receive a written report from Meyer Gates quarterly. The
report will detail the client's account performance. Clients may also receive
monthly reports from the custodian detailing the current value and cost basis
of all investments.
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Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Economic Benefits Provided by Third Parties for Advice Rendered to
Clients (Includes Sales Awards or Other Prizes)
Meyer Gates does not receive any economic benefit, directly or indirectly,
from any third party for advice rendered to Meyer Gates clients.
B. Compensation to Non-Advisory Personnel for Client Referrals
Meyer Gates does directly compensate persons who are not advisory
personnel for client referrals. If such a relationship exists, the client being
referred to Meyer Gates must receive full disclosure of any such relationship
that exists and the compensation received.
Item 15: Custody
A. Qualified Custodians
Meyer Gates does not take custody of any client's assets, with the two
following exceptions: (1) To the extent that clients authorize Meyer Gates to
withdraw advisory fees directly from their accounts. (2) There are four specific
relationships where an owner of Meyer Gates is a trustee of a client’s assets
that are also managed by Meyer Gates. This trustee relationship exists for
four clients.
All assets are held at qualified custodians which means the custodians
provide account statements directly to clients at their address of record at
least quarterly. Clients are urged to compare the account statements
received directly from their custodians to the performance report statements
provided by Meyer Gates.
Item 16: Investment Discretion
A. Discretionary Authority for Trading
Meyer Gates obtains discretionary authority in writing from all clients to
manage securities accounts on their behalf. This means that Meyer Gates
has the authority to determine, without obtaining specific client consent, the
securities to be bought or sold, and the amount of the securities to be bought
or sold.
Discretionary trading authority facilitates placing trades in clients' accounts on
their behalf so that Meyer Gates may promptly implement the investment
policy that clients have approved in writing.
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Item 17: Voting Client Securities
A. Proxy Votes
Meyer Gates does not vote proxies on securities. Clients will receive proxies
directly from the issuer of the security or the custodian unless the client opts
not to receive them. Clients should direct all proxy questions to the issuer of
the security.
Item 18: Financial Information
A. Balance Sheet
Meyer Gates does not serve as a custodian for client funds or securities, and
does not require prepayment of fees of more than $500 per client six months
or more in advance. Therefore, Meyer Gates has not included a balance
sheet with this brochure.
B. Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to
Impair Ability to Meet
Contractual Commitments to Clients
Neither Meyer Gates nor its management have any financial conditions that
are likely to reasonably impair Meyer Gates’ ability to meet contractual
commitments to clients.
C. Bankruptcy Petitions in Previous Ten Years
Neither Meyer Gates nor its management have been the subject of a
bankruptcy petition in the last ten years.
Item 19: Requirements for SEC Registered Advisors
A. Principal Executive Officers and Management Persons; Their Formal
Education and Business Background
Meyer Gates has the following management personnel and executive officers:
• Douglas Meyer, CPA, CFP® – Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer
• Joseph Gates – Chief Compliance Officer, Secretary
Advisor representatives' education and business backgrounds can be found
on the Supplemental ADV Part 2B form.
B. Other Businesses in Which This Advisory Firm or its Personnel are
Engaged and Time Spent on Those (If Any)
Meyer Gates advisor representatives’ other business activities can be found
on the Supplemental ADV Part 2B form.
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C. How Performance-Based Fees Are Calculated and Degree of Risk to
Clients
Meyer Gates does not accept performance-based fees or other fees based on
a share of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a client.
D. Material Disciplinary Disclosures for Management Persons of this Firm
No management person of Meyer Gates has ever been involved in an
arbitration claim of any kind or been found liable in a civil, self-regulatory
organization, or administrative proceeding.
E. Material Relationships that Management Persons have with Issuers of
Securities (If Any)
Neither Meyer Gates nor its management persons has any relationship or
arrangement with issuers of securities.
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Additional Brochure: FORM ADV PART 2B (2026-04-01)
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Brochure Supplement
(Part 2B of Form ADV)
MEYER GATES FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
9078 Union Centre Blvd., Suite 350
West Chester, OH 45069
ph: 937-220-4915
www.meyergates.com
joe@meyergates.com
This brochure supplement provides information about Meyer Gates
Financial Advisors, Inc. (“Meyer Gates”) that supplements the Meyer Gates
firm brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please
contact Joseph Gates of Meyer Gates if you did not receive Meyer Gates’
brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of this
supplement.
Additional information about Meyer Gates is available on the SEC’s website
at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov
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Advisors
A. Education and Business Standards
Meyer Gates requires that advisor representatives in its employ have a
bachelor's degree and further coursework demonstrating knowledge of financial
planning and tax planning. Examples of acceptable coursework include: an
MBA, a CFP®, a CFA, a ChFC, JD, CTFA, EA or CPA. Additionally, advisors
must have work experience that demonstrates their aptitude for financial planning
and investment management.
B. Professional Certifications
Employees have earned certifications and credentials that are required to be
explained in further detail.
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®): Certified Financial Planners are licensed by
the CFP Board to use the CFP® mark. CFP® certification requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of the financial planning education requirements set by the
CFP Board (www.cfp.net).
• Successful completion of the 10-hour CFP® Certification Exam.
• Three-year qualifying full-time work experience.
• Successfully pass the Candidate Fitness Standards and background
check.
• Have 48 months of acceptable professional work experience in the
investment decision-making process.
• Fulfill society requirements, which vary by society. Unless you are
upgrading from affiliate membership, all societies require two sponsor
statements as part of each application; these are submitted online by
your sponsors.
Certified Public Accountant
• Bachelor’s degree and 150 semester hours from an accredited college
or university
• 30 semester hours in accounting areas including Auditing, Financial
Accounting, Management Accounting, Professional ethics, and
Taxation.
• 24 semester hours in business courses other than accounting
• Completion of a four-part examination (14 hours) where all four parts
must be passed within an 18 month window. The four parts are as
follows:
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o Auditing and Attestation
o Business Environment and Concepts
o Financial Accounting and Reporting
o Regulation
• Successful completion of a professional standards and responsibilities
course.
• Minimum two years’ experience in public accounting.
Certified Management Accountant
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Two years of professional management accounting or financial
management experience.
• Completion of a two-part (8 hour) examination in Financial Planning,
Reporting, Performance and Control, and Financial Decision Making.
C. Douglas Meyer
YOB 1986
Educational Background and Business Experience:
• Wright State University, BA (2010)
• CPA (2014)
• Series 65 (2015)
• CFP® (2017)
• National Social Security Advisor Certificate Holder (2021)
• Experience - Doug started with Meyer Gates (Formerly, SS+D
Financial) in October of 2014. Prior to Meyer Gates, Doug prepared
individual tax returns for Big Beaver Returns in Avon, Colorado
(November 2013 – October 2014). Doug’s most extensive accounting
and tax experience was at a small Public Accounting Firm called Brown
and Campbell, CPA’s in Dayton OH, where he prepared individual and
business tax returns; managed client accounts, books, and financial
statements; assisted in large business sales and purchases; and
managed the sales tax and payroll services department (October 2011
– November 2013). Prior to Brown and Campbell CPA’s, Doug worked
at a small tax Public Accounting Firm called Delk and Rutherford, where
he assisted with payroll, sales tax, and individual and business tax
returns (November 2010 – May 2011).
Disciplinary Information:
• Doug has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary events.
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Other Business Activities:
• None
Additional Compensation:
• None
Supervision:
• Doug is the Chief Executive Officer of Meyer Gates and supervises all
the employees.
• Doug & Joe are co-owners of Meyer Gates and supervise each other.
Requirements for SEC-Registered Advisers:
• Doug has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary event.
• Doug does not receive any economic benefit from anyone who is not a
client of Meyer Gates for providing advisory services.
• Doug has not been involved in any of the events listed below:
o An award or otherwise been found liable in an arbitration
claim alleging damages in excess of $2,500, involving
any of the following:
(a) an investment or an investment-related
business or activity;
(b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
(c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking
of property;
(d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
(e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices..
o An award or otherwise being found liable in a civil, self-
regulatory organization, or administrative
proceeding involving any of the following:
(a) an investment or an investment-related
business or activity;
(b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
(c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking
of property;
(d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
(e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices.
• Doug has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
D. Joseph Gates
YOB 1986
Educational Background and Business Experience:
• Wright State University, BA (2010)
• Series 65 (2018)
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• CFP® (2021)
• Experience - Joe started with Meyer Gates (Formerly, SS+D Financial)
in May of 2018. Joe is a co-owner of Meyer Gates, acting CCO and
Secretary. Prior to Meyer Gates, Joe worked for Principal Financial
Group in Blue Ash, OH, as an account executive, managing a block of
business for group insurance benefits (September 2016 – May 2018).
Prior to Principal Financial Group, Joe worked as an internal auditor for
American Financial Group, in Cincinnati, OH (April 2012 – September
2016). Prior to Principal Financial Group, Joe worked as a junior
accountant for Lerner, Sampson & Rothfuss, in Cincinnati, OH (April
2011 – February 2012).
Disciplinary Information:
• Joe has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary events.
Other Business Activities:
• None
Additional Compensation:
• None
Supervision:
• Doug is the Chief Executive Officer of Meyer Gates and supervises all
the employees.
• Doug engages in weekly direct communication with all supervised
persons as to all aspects of their roles with the investment advisor. In
addition, Doug supervises through quarterly meetings of investment
committee, quarterly directors’ meetings, and review of any client
complaints.
Requirements for SEC-Registered Advisers:
• Joe has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary event.
• Joe does not receive any economic benefit from anyone who is not a
client of Meyer Gates for providing advisory services.
• Joe has not been involved in any of the events listed below:
o An award or otherwise been found liable in an arbitration
claim alleging damages in excess of $2,500, involving
any of the following:
(a) an investment or an investment-related
business or activity;
(b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
(c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking
of property;
(d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
(e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices..
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o An award or otherwise being found liable in a civil, self-
regulatory organization, or administrative
proceeding involving any of the following:
(a) an investment or an investment-related
business or activity;
(b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
(c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking
of property;
(d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
(e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices.
• Joe has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
E. MICHAEL P. MOLONEY (Consultant) YOB 1952
Educational Background and Business Experience:
• Miami University, BA (1974)
• The Ohio State University, JD (1980)
• CFP® (2007) (Inactive)
• Experience - Mike Moloney is a lawyer at Sebaly Shillito + Dyer, where
he is a partner. Previously an Ohio State Bar Association Certified
Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, Mike has done
extensive estate and business succession planning for individuals,
families, and family businesses. Mike was the founder of SS+D
Financial, and an active participant in Meyer Gates. The combination of
Mike’s legal expertise and financial planning training provides clients
with a unique experience in both estate planning and financial
planning. Mike is a member of the Dayton Bar Association. Mike is
registered in Ohio as an Investment Adviser Representative.
Disciplinary Information:
• Mike has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary events.
Other Business Activities:
• Mike is a lawyer at Sebaly, Shillito, + Dyer where his primary focus is
on Estate Planning.
Additional Compensation:
• Mike receives additional compensation for his services as a lawyer
with Sebaly, Shillito, + Dyer.
Supervision:
• Doug is the Chief Executive Officer of Meyer Gates and supervises all
the employees.
• Doug engages in weekly direct communication with all supervised
persons as to all aspects of their roles with the investment advisor. In
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addition, Doug supervises through quarterly meetings of investment
committee, quarterly directors’ meetings, and review of any client
complaints.
Requirements for SEC-Registered Advisers:
• Mike has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary event.
• Mike does not receive any economic benefit from anyone who is not a
client of Meyer Gates for providing advisory services.
• Mike has not been involved in any of the events listed below:
o An award or otherwise been found liable in an arbitration
claim alleging damages in excess of $2,500, involving
any of the following:
(a) an investment or an investment-related
business or activity;
(b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
(c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking
of property;
(d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
(e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices.
o An award or otherwise being found liable in a civil, self-
regulatory organization, or administrative
proceeding involving any of the following:
(a) an investment or an investment-related
business or activity;
(b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
(c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking
of property;
(d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
(e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices.
• Mike has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
F. EDWARD G. WILEY (Consultant) YOB 1951
Educational Background and Business Experience:
• College of Wooster, BA (1974)
• Vanderbilt University, MBA (1977).
• CMA, 1981 (Inactive)
• Experience - Ed has over 25 years of experience in corporate finance
and investment management. Prior to joining SS+D Financial in July
2009, Ed was Vice President with BancorpSouth Investment Services,
Inc. and a Managing Director with FTN Financial, where he worked with
structured bank and institutional funding. Earlier, Ed managed the
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corporate finance and treasury management group at FedEx where he
worked with the company's bank credit relationship and corporate-wide
capital financing and reporting. Ed has taught corporate finance,
personal finance, and investment courses at the University of Dayton
and the University of Memphis. He is registered in Ohio and
Tennessee as an Investment Adviser Representative.
Disciplinary Information:
• Ed has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary events.
Other Business Activities:
• None
Additional Compensation:
• None
Supervision:
• Doug is the Chief Executive Officer of Meyer Gates and supervises all
the employees.
• Doug engages in weekly direct communication with all supervised
persons as to all aspects of their roles with the investment advisor. In
addition, Doug supervises through quarterly meetings of investment
committee, quarterly directors’ meetings, and review of any client
complaints.
Requirements for SEC-Registered Advisers:
• Ed has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary event.
• Ed does not receive any economic benefit from anyone who is not a
client of Meyer Gates Financial for providing advisory services.
• Ed has not been involved in any of the events listed below:
o An award or otherwise been found liable in an arbitration
claim alleging damages in excess of $2,500, involving
any of the following:
(a) an investment or an investment-related
business or activity;
(b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
(c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking
of property;
(d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
(e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices..
o An award or otherwise being found liable in a civil, self-
regulatory organization, or administrative
proceeding involving any of the following:
(a) an investment or an investment-related
business or activity;
(b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
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(c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking
of property;
(d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
(e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices.
• Ed has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
G. SIMON R. WADSWORTH (Consultant) YOB 1947
Educational Background and Business Experience:
• Cambridge University, UK: BA (1968)
• Harvard University, MBA (1973)
• Experience - From 1994 through 2009, Simon worked as Chief
Financial Officer and Board Member for Mid-America Apartment
Communities, a Real Estate Investment Trust with multi-family
investments across the U.S. Sunbelt. During his tenure, the company’s
capitalization grew from $200 million to $3.5 billion. From 2010 – 2012,
Simon was Special Assistant to the Chairman and Board of Mid-
America Apartment Communities in Memphis TN. In 2010, Simon wrote
the book Cash is King; Investing in REIT Preferreds to Generate Long-
Term Income. His book describes the tools and steps investors need to
take to significantly boost their portfolio’s cash flow. Since 2012, Simon
has been Senior Advisor for Almanac Realty Investors, New York, NY.
Simon currently provides monthly REIT Preferred investment
recommendations for Meyer Gates. Simon is registered in Ohio and
Tennessee as an Investment Adviser Representative.
Disciplinary Information:
• Simon has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary events.
Other Business Activities:
• Simon is a part-time advisor for Almanac Realty Investors, a leading
provider of growth capital to public and private real estate companies.
Simon has limited influence on Almanac’s selection of investments and
this does not create a material conflict of interest. Simon does not
personally invest in or recommend to clients that they invest in public
companies that Almanac is involved with or public companies that
Almanac invests in.
• Simon sits on the boards of Mount Auburn (MA Multifamily Holdings,
LLC), and HRI Properties, LLC. Neither of these companies are public
companies.
Additional Compensation:
• None
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Supervision:
• Doug is the Chief Executive Officer of Meyer Gates and supervises all
the employees.
• Joe specializes in our REIT PFD investments and works closely with
Simon. Simon does not have access to client information and does not
perform any trading.
• Doug engages in weekly direct communication with all supervised
persons as to all aspects of their roles with the investment advisor. In
addition, Doug supervises through quarterly meetings of investment
committee, quarterly directors’ meetings, and review of any client
complaints.
Requirements for SEC-Registered Advisers:
• Simon has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary event.
• Simon does not receive any economic benefit from anyone who is not
a client of Meyer Gates Financial for providing advisory services.
• Simon has not been involved in any of the events listed below:
o An award or otherwise been found liable in an arbitration
claim alleging damages in excess of $2,500, involving
any of the following:
(a) an investment or an investment-related
business or activity;
(b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
(c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking
of property;
(d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
(e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices..
o An award or otherwise being found liable in a civil, self-
regulatory organization, or administrative
proceeding involving any of the following:
(a) an investment or an investment-related
business or activity;
(b) fraud, false statement(s), or omissions;
(c) theft, embezzlement, or other wrongful taking
of property;
(d) bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion; or
(e) dishonest, unfair, or unethical practices.
• Simon has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition.
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