J. Scott Coates, Agent with New York Life Insurance Company

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J. Scott Coates, Agent with New York Life Insurance Company

I am an Agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company. I am not licensed in all jurisdictions.

I offer a variety of products that can help you meet a number of insurance and financial needs, including, but not limited to college funding, retirement, managing costs for extended periods of care and lifetime income strategies. Please contact me to help you fully analyze your needs and recommend appropriate solutions. I am an Agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Comp

any and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies. Additionally, I am a Registered Representative of and offer securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, (Member FINRA/SIPC), a Licensed Insurance Agency and a New York Life Company. Neither New York Life Insurance Company, nor its agents, provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professionals before making any decisions. Any testimonial on this site is based on an individual’s experience and may not be representative of the experience of other customers. These testimonials are no guarantee of future performance or success.

307 No Trenton Street, Suite 104
Ruston, LA 71270
318-255-5435

04/06/2026

Why understanding the rules, planning ahead and keeping good records can help reduce both your tax burden and headaches.

Why understanding the rules, planning ahead and keeping good records can reduce both your tax burden and headaches.

04/03/2026

Whether you are still working or preparing to retire this year, understanding the 2026 late penalties for Parts A, B and D is essential for your financial health.

Whether you're still working or plan to retire this year, understanding the 2026 late penalties for Parts A, B and D is essential for your financial health.

04/01/2026

People aged 70½ or older now have a way to support the causes they love while also creating a reliable stream of lifetime income, thanks to recent law changes that allow a once-in-a-lifetime transfer directly from an IRA to fund a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust. When structured correctly, this transfer can be excluded from taxable income, and for those 73 or older, it may even count toward required minimum distributions. Read more about this strategy and then let’s explore whether this fits into your retirement or giving plans.

03/30/2026

The new senior tax deduction ushered in by the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is worth up to $6,000 per qualified filer.

03/27/2026

The IRS launched its Zero Paper Initiative last year to speed up paper tax return processing. The project isn’t going well.

The IRS launched its Zero Paper Initiative last year to speed paper tax return processing. The project isn’t going well.

03/25/2026

Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here's how even a small increase can affect your retirement costs.

Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here’s how a small increase can affect your retirement costs.

11/26/2025

This Thanksgiving, we're thankful for the opportunity to protect the ones you cherish most. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday filled with gratitude, love, and peace of mind.

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307 N Trenton Street, Ste 104
Ruston, LA
71270

Telephone

(318) 255-5435

Website

http://www.newyorklife.com/agent/jscoates

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