Prior to establishing Gerst Financial Services Inc., Bert worked for over ten years with some of the leading Canadian financial services firms. He started as a Financial Advisor and gradually moved up through the ranks to manage a team of professionals that provided financial advice to clients. Subsequently, Bert associated himself with an Accounting firm, where he became the Manager of their Corporate Estate Planning division. His comprehensive knowledge in investor relations built over 25 years of experience enables him to understand his client’s needs and allows Bert to focus his energy on providing a suite of services and strategies best suited for business owners and their families.