Founder 1942-2024 Gus spent his entire life in Ft Worth graduating from Paschal High School and Texas Christian University.  He entered the life insurance business in 1966 as an agent with John Hancock.  He had a very long and rewarding career in the financial services industry.  He was most proud of the number of people […]

Registered Representative (817) 529-5321 hunter@gusbatesfinancial.com Hunter was born and raised in League City, TX and moved to Frisco when he was in middle school. He is a loud and proud Fightin’ Texas Aggie class of 2023. Hunter joined Gus Bates Financial Services as an intern in January 2023 while still at Texas A&M and became […]

Office Manager/Client Service 817-529-5324 brenda@gusbatesfinancial.com Brenda is the Office Manager, Client Service Specialist, and greeter at Gus Bates Financial Services. She began her career as an Administrative Assistant to Gus in 1978. Brenda’s contagious enthusiasm sets the tone in the office each day. Her vast experience and expertise dealing with various insurance and investment cases […]

Administrative Assistant candi@gusbatesfinancial.com Candi is a Fort Worth native. She attended TCU and received a BA degree from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She majored in history and political science and earned a teacher certification. Candi taught high school history for 31 glorious years traveling extensively through Europe with her students. She really enjoyed watching […]

New Business Manager 817-529-5358 linda@gusbatesfinancial.com Linda has been in the insurance industry since 1980 with experience at the home office, regional, and agency levels. She has been on the Gus Bates Financial Services team since 2015 and serves as Administrative Assistant to Paul Faidley, ChFC. Linda has extensive experience in various management and support positions. […]