$5.9+ trn
UBS Group invested assets
As of 06/30/2024
Where are you today and where do you want to be tomorrow? We recognize that a lasting relationship starts by listening and understanding your priorities and concerns. We'll work together to look at the big picture, discuss your vision for the future and help you confidently pursue your life goals.
Financial Advisor
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM, I help individuals, families, and business owners plan and invest with purpose by:
-Facilitating in-depth financial discovery meetings to establish short and long-term goals
-Tailoring personalized financial plans and investment strategies
-Providing education about risk, opportunity, and cost effectiveness for various investing tools
-Providing thorough implementation, vigilance and regular communication
For individuals, I help with:
-Life changing events like family deaths or divorce
-Advanced cash flow analysis for estate planning and inheritance
-Philanthropic and charitable giving
For families, I help with:
-Next generation financial education
-Discussions around long held assets, estate planning efficiencies, and charitable gifting
-Transition of privately held business interests
-Establishing what is most important to a family and drafting a “legacy” statement
For business owners, I help with:
-Maximizing qualified savings accounts
-Evaluating business strengths and weaknesses
-Determining the most desirable exit strategy
About me – I’m an avid angler, runner, hiker, and golfer. Additionally, I’m very passionate about volunteering with my local Kiwanis Club. I also love traveling, and going on adventures with my Australian Shepherd - Hank.
If you would like to learn more about me and the Gibbs-Cates Wealth Management team, feel free to reach out via email at michael.cates@ubs.com or phone 303-267-3045. You can also see more at our website ubs.com/gibbs-cates.
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Education
Credentials
Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:
Michael C. Cates, CFP® is also part of:
Gibbs-Cates Wealth Management
By seeing the big picture, we provide access to the global platforms and the financial and intellectual strengths of UBS’s experts in Wealth Management, Asset Management and our Private and Investment Banks.
Are you ready?
In the first 100 days of a second Trump administration, policy uncertainty continues to dominate. Do you have questions about the impact of tariffs, inflation and geopolitical developments on your investment strategy?
We’re here to help you make sense of it all and move forward with confidence. Make sure your portfolio is prepared for ongoing market volatility.
$5.9+ trn
UBS Group invested assets
As of 06/30/2024
51 countries
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