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Ronald W. Bates

David L. Thomas

Matthew G. White

Ronald W. Bates
Principal
rbates@zbafg.com

Ron Bates has over 30 years of leadership experience in the financial and insurance industry. His ability to form beneficial relationships has allowed ZBA and their clients to realize the success in many areas.

Since the formation of the Company in 1992, and through the restructuring of 2008, Ron’s clients and colleagues have become accustomed to positive results achieved through professional planning and leadership.

Ron’s exceptional track record of business success is bolstered by his desire to be an active community partner. Ron, and ZBA, are active contributors of time, resources and energy to numerous community based organizations.


Matthew G. White
Senior Associate
mwhite05@zbafg.com

Matt is a rising star in the local business community. Now entering his fifth year, Matt has helped bring ZBA into an new era of insurance and investment services/planning.

With a focus on investment and small business planning, Matt allows ZBA to offer a wide range of financial services.

At the core of Matt’s activity is his family and community involvement. Matt is proud to be affiliated with Huntington Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Committee, Marshall University, and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.


David L. Thomas
Senior Associate
dthomaszba@hotmail.com

Dave Thomas has over 30 years of experience in the financial Industry with 22 years being experience helping business owners with plan design and cost containment. Dave’s primary focus is group employee benefits.

An associate with Ronald Bates from 1989, he moved to ZBA when Bates joined Ed Zimmerman in 1992 and has remained an active associate of the Company.