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Our mission is to provide quality strategies customized to your needs. Our goal is to be your primary source of financial advice. To this end, we concentrate our efforts on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service.

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    Douglas Gast

    Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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    • AL
    • AZ
    • FL
    • IL
    • KS
    • MI
    • MO
    • NJ
    • TX

    I entered the investment business in 1969 after graduating with a BA in Finance from Saint Louis University. My years of experience in the industry, which include 30 years devoted to management of various New York Stock Exchange offices, have guided and shaped my investment philosophy. Above all, I believe our objective is not only to grow your portfolio, but to also protect and maintain your wealth.

    My insight has brought time tested and creative solutions that I effectively utilize for clients. As an Options Principal, I manage an options overlay strategy which allows me to take advantage of volatile markets. I believe that there are rare opportunities to make a major impact in the markets. As my practiced beliefs have proven, adversity does create opportunity, and I am prepared to take advantage of these opportunities every day. Throughout my time in the industry, I have acquired wisdom that can provide you with informed perspective to protect your wealth and shape your legacy for generations.

      • Saint Louis University, BA in Finance
        8027 Forsyth Boulevard
        10th Floor / Suite 1010
        Clayton, MO 63105
        doug.gast@ubs.com
        Douglas Gast
        8027 Forsyth Boulevard,Clayton,MO,63105
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        Robert Gast

        First Vice President–Wealth Management

        Financial Advisor

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        • AL
        • AZ
        • CA
        • CO
        • DC
        • FL
        • IA
        • IL
        • IN
        • KS
        • MI
        • MN
        • MO
        • NE
        • NJ
        • OH
        • OK
        • TN
        • TX
        • VA
        • WY

        After graduating with a BS in Business from Indiana University, I began my career as a Unit Investment Trust Specialist in 2002. This position taught me the value of time tested, diversified strategies, which I believe to be the building block of investing. Throughout my career I have also committed time to learning and capitalizing on options strategies. These experiences have laid the foundation for the investment strategy I utilize with my clients.

        I also have the added benefit of working alongside my father. He has imparted on me knowledge and expertise from his more than 45 years in the industry. We believe the best results start by having a plan that we all formulate and agree on together. By delivering a simplified, approachable plan, we help our clients clarify the path to their goals, and then reach them.

          • Indiana University, BS in Business
            8027 Forsyth Boulevard
            10th Floor / Suite 1010
            Clayton, MO 63105
            bob.gast@ubs.com
            Robert Gast
            8027 Forsyth Boulevard,Clayton,MO,63105
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            Douglas Gast

            Senior Vice President–Wealth Management

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            View bio
            • AL
            • AZ
            • FL
            • IL
            • KS
            • MI
            • MO
            • NJ
            • TX

            I entered the investment business in 1969 after graduating with a BA in Finance from Saint Louis University. My years of experience in the industry, which include 30 years devoted to management of various New York Stock Exchange offices, have guided and shaped my investment philosophy. Above all, I believe our objective is not only to grow your portfolio, but to also protect and maintain your wealth.

            My insight has brought time tested and creative solutions that I effectively utilize for clients. As an Options Principal, I manage an options overlay strategy which allows me to take advantage of volatile markets. I believe that there are rare opportunities to make a major impact in the markets. As my practiced beliefs have proven, adversity does create opportunity, and I am prepared to take advantage of these opportunities every day. Throughout my time in the industry, I have acquired wisdom that can provide you with informed perspective to protect your wealth and shape your legacy for generations.

              • Saint Louis University, BA in Finance
                8027 Forsyth Boulevard
                10th Floor / Suite 1010
                Clayton, MO 63105
                doug.gast@ubs.com
                Douglas Gast
                8027 Forsyth Boulevard,Clayton,MO,63105
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                Robert Gast

                First Vice President–Wealth Management

                Financial Advisor

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                • AL
                • AZ
                • CA
                • CO
                • DC
                • FL
                • IA
                • IL
                • IN
                • KS
                • MI
                • MN
                • MO
                • NE
                • NJ
                • OH
                • OK
                • TN
                • TX
                • VA
                • WY

                After graduating with a BS in Business from Indiana University, I began my career as a Unit Investment Trust Specialist in 2002. This position taught me the value of time tested, diversified strategies, which I believe to be the building block of investing. Throughout my career I have also committed time to learning and capitalizing on options strategies. These experiences have laid the foundation for the investment strategy I utilize with my clients.

                I also have the added benefit of working alongside my father. He has imparted on me knowledge and expertise from his more than 45 years in the industry. We believe the best results start by having a plan that we all formulate and agree on together. By delivering a simplified, approachable plan, we help our clients clarify the path to their goals, and then reach them.

                  • Indiana University, BS in Business
                    8027 Forsyth Boulevard
                    10th Floor / Suite 1010
                    Clayton, MO 63105
                    bob.gast@ubs.com
                    Robert Gast
                    8027 Forsyth Boulevard,Clayton,MO,63105
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