Valorie P. Gast

Valorie joined Equitable as an Advisor in 1985. She is a co-founder and partner of Partners in Planning. Her primary focus is individual retirement planning, assisting individuals in building their assets, and long term care insurance. She holds FINRA Registrations Series 63, 65, 7, as well as Wisconsin Life and Health licenses. She serves on the Women's Advisory Council for Equitable Advisors and has for over 20 years.  She is a member of Equitable Advisors Hall of Fame. She has been awarded the title of Retirement Planning Specialist by Equitable Advisors based on the receipt of a Wharton Certificate in Retirement Planning. Certificate awarded based on completion of a training program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Val enjoys traveling, deer hunting, and spending time with her family. She lives in the Wausau area with her husband.

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