Dowling Hales acted as exclusive financial advisor to Gates-Cole Associates Inc. (“Gates-Cole” or the “Company”) in its sale to High Street Insurance Partners, Inc. (“High Street”) Established in 1973 and led by brothers William and Thomas Cole, Gates-Cole is a family-owned independent retail insurance agency based in New Hartford, New York. With over 50 employees, Gates-Cole has strong community relationships and a highly respected regional brand. The Company places a variety of commercial P&C and personal lines insurance to main street businesses and individuals throughout Central New York.