Secure your loved ones' financial
well-being and give them peace of mind.
Secure your loved ones' financial
well-being and give them peace of mind.
ABOUT ME
Darrel T. Gates
Darrel T. Gates
Licensed Broker
Licensed Broker
ABOUT ME
National Producer Number: 8287441
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Darrell T. Gates is the founder of Gateway Legacy Advisors, where he helps families secure affordable, reliable insurance solutions designed to protect their loved ones and preserve their legacy. Specializing in final expense coverage, mortgage protection, indexed universal life (IUL) plans, and annuities, Darrell guides clients in choosing the right coverage to achieve both immediate protection and long-term financial security. With more than 30 years of leadership in healthcare compliance, revenue cycle management, and client advocacy, Darrell brings a rare depth of expertise to the insurance field. His career working with payers, hospitals, and provider organizations has given him first-hand knowledge of how financial challenges impact families—and how the right insurance planning can prevent those burdens. Committed to honesty, education, and service. Darrell’s mission is clear: ✔️ Protect families with coverage tailored to their needs. ✔️ Simplify insurance decisions with clear guidance. ✔️ Provide peace of mind through financial protection that lasts. Whether you are planning for retirement, protecting your family, or ensuring your legacy, Darrell delivers personalized, transparent solutions backed by decades of experience in protecting both health and wealth.
Darrell T. Gates is the founder of Gateway Legacy Advisors, where he helps families secure affordable, reliable insurance solutions designed to protect their loved ones and preserve their legacy. Specializing in final expense coverage, mortgage protection, indexed universal life (IUL) plans, and annuities, Darrell guides clients in choosing the right coverage to achieve both immediate protection and long-term financial security. With more than 30 years of leadership in healthcare compliance, revenue cycle management, and client advocacy, Darrell brings a rare depth of expertise to the insurance field. His career working with payers, hospitals, and provider organizations has given him first-hand knowledge of how financial challenges impact families—and how the right insurance planning can prevent those burdens. Committed to honesty, education, and service. Darrell’s mission is clear: ✔️ Protect families with coverage tailored to their needs. ✔️ Simplify insurance decisions with clear guidance. ✔️ Provide peace of mind through financial protection that lasts. Whether you are planning for retirement, protecting your family, or ensuring your legacy, Darrell delivers personalized, transparent solutions backed by decades of experience in protecting both health and wealth.
OUR BROKERAGE
1 MILLION+
Families Helped
$150 BILLION
Life Insurance In Place
$800 MILLION
Premium Sold Per Year
29,000+
Professional Agents
WE GOT YOU COVERED
INDEXED UNIVERSAL LIFE
This is a type of permanent policy that allows the insured to accumulate cash value in addition to their death benefit. It can be setup to help supplement your retirement plan.
FIXED INDEXED ANNUITIES
This is a safe way to participate in the market's gains while avoiding potential loses and keeping your retirement secure.
FINAL EXPENSE
Final Expense insurance will cover you for life. Prices are locked and will never increase nor will your policy end. These types of policies are designed to make sure all funeral and other end of life expenses are covered.
MORTGAGE PROTECTION
Mortgage protection insurance is a way to protect one of your most valuable assets in the event of a death. Most terms are designed to give you a full return of premium if you outlive the policy. In the event of a death, the mortgage will be paid in full, so your family can keep the house.
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ALABAMA
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ALASKA
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