Cetera Investment Advisers
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Top advisor by experience in East Hampton
26yrs
Based in East Hampton, Connecticut, David Quast is a fiduciary financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. David has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2011. David’s designations include CFP® and ChFC.
One of 9 advisors with offices in East Hampton, and one of 8 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience26 years (since 2000)
How that compares ?Top 20% by experience at Valic Financial Advisors
OfficeEast Hampton, CT
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$99,681
Advisors at the firm1,254
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Valic Financial Advisors
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesChoosing other investment managersOther services
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Designations
CFP®ChFC
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- 2011 – nowValic Financial Advisors, Inc.Current firm
Contact David
(866) 544-4968Firm headquarters in Houston, TX. Ask for David. East Hampton, CTOffice · Get directions Firm websiteHTTP://WWW.VALIC.COMIs this you? Claim your free profile to add a direct line, email, photo, and specialties.
Questions to ask David
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About David
How do I contact David?
Call Valic Financial Advisors at (866) 544-4968 and ask for David Quast. David works from the East Hampton, CT office.
How long has David been a financial advisor?
David has been in the industry since 2000, about 26 years. Top 20% by experience at Valic Financial Advisors.
What licenses does David hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is David a fiduciary?
David is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is David paid?
Valic Financial Advisors reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask David for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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