Gus began his career in the securities industry at PNC Investments based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A year later, he accepted a position wholesaling mutual funds at Janus Henderson Investors U.S. in Denver, Colorado, where he was promoted to Associate Director. During his time at Janus, Gus achieved the distinguished title of Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), working closely with portfolio managers and analysts, and becoming an expert in portfolio construction. From there, Gus returned to Pittsburgh and served as Regional Vice President at Aegon Asset Management.
All his years of experience have prepared him well for meeting the goals and objectives of Double E clients. Gus works with a diverse clientele base and offers the same excellent service to everyone–regardless of their economic status. He enjoys building relationships with clients and getting to know them, listening to their needs and concerns, and offering insights and advice. Gus is always available for his clients and their families and works hard to meet their investment needs throughout life’s momentous events—marriage, divorce, education, sickness/disability, retirement, and death. Furthermore, he counsels people in the areas of retirement planning, retirement income planning, estate planning, tax-efficiency planning, portfolio construction and diversification, and wealth preservation.
Gus believes the most important advantage he can provide clients is responsiveness and excellent service. He does not push products. Instead, as a trusted advisor, he constructs a personalized financial plan that not only includes investments but savings, budget, insurance, and tax strategies–with a focus on profitability and risk mitigation.
Each day, Gus delights in doing what’s right and best for clients. His passionate work ethic comes from growing up in a strong family and building his own family today. He and his wife, Lauren, are devoted to their two boys, Brody, and Kip. Gus loves coaching his sons in various sports, including ice hockey. A life-long athlete, Gus plays many sports, with tennis and golf as two of his favorites.
Gus also is proud to be a volunteer at First Tee, a non-profit organization in Greater Charleston where children receive golf lessons within a life-skills curriculum designed to build inner strength, self-confidence, and resilience.
Gus and his family are active members of Christ Our King Church, where his children attend school. He and his family enjoy participating in many volunteer activities with their fellow church members.
Certifications/Licenses
- Membership in the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- FINRA, General Securities Representative (Series 7)
- FINRA, the NASAA Uniform Combined State Law Examination (Series 66)
(NASAA is the North American Securities Administrators Association) - FINRA, Uniform Securities State Law Examination (Series 63)