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Dustin Gaj

27 Years of Experience
Ballwin, MO

Dustin Gaj is a registered investment advisor at Mariner, based in Ballwin, MO, with 27 years of industry experience. Dustin operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 11 more. Their firm serves 55,512 clients with $130B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
981 advisors
Number of Clients
55,512 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$2.3M average
Assets Under Management
$125.4B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$100K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Minimum Annual Fee:$7,500
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M1.25%
$1.0M - $5.0M1.00%
$5.0M - $10.0M0.80%
$10M+0.60%

Fees are subject to negotiation. Subject to a minimum quarterly fee of $1,875. Certain alternative strategies and specialized accounts may incur separate strategy fees or third-party manager fees.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

Ballwin, MO

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Dustin is a Director and Board Member for the St. Louis Planned Giving Council since 2018, and Treasurer for the St. Louis Boy Scouts local council since 2021. He spends minimal time on each of these activities, which are not investment related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Mariner
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Amundi Asset Management US, INC.
March 2021 - April 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Amundi Distributor US, INC.Broker
February 2021 - April 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos
PNC Capital Markets LLCBroker
March 2020 - February 2021 · 11 mos
PNC Capital Advisors LLC
May 2013 - February 2021 · 7 yrs 9 mos
PNC Funds Distributor, LLCBroker
November 2012 - December 2019 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Argent Capital Management LLC
November 2007 - April 2012 · 4 yrs 5 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.
May 2001 - March 2007 · 5 yrs 10 mos
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
March 1998 - March 2007 · 9 yrs
State Registrations1 state
MO
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