Meet Sean

Sean Gates, CFP®, EA®
Wealth Advisor

I’m a self-described “personal finance nerd” with a specialty in tax planning. To me, the most powerful levers in optimizing wealth are to spend less than you make, and invest the rest. My role as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ is to support clients in making the most of these powerful principles.

A little bit more about Sean...

When Motley Fool Wealth Management was established in 2014 to help “Foolish” investors offload the time and stress of managing their portfolios, I was fortunate to be a part of launching the firm as one of our first Senior Wealth Advisors. For seven years before that, I worked as a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and had previously earned my Bachelor’s in Consumer Science from University of Wisconsin-Madison (go Badgers!). My professional designations also include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Enrolled Agent®.

Not only do I have the pleasure of supporting clients and their families, but they also inspire me and influence the way that I think about money. When I see investors achieve life-changing investment gains on solidly compounding companies, it unlocks my perspective on what time and money can accomplish.

Get to know Sean...

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What is your favorite place in the whole world?

The Italian Alps! It’s where my wife and I fell in love doing what we love: ferrata hiking.

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What is your dream retirement goals?

I feel like I’ve already achieved my dream retirement goal, time freedom!

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What do you like to do in your spare time?

I love to hang out with my lovely wife and daughter—being a dad is great.

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