William "Alec" Gard, CTFA

Vice President, Client Advisor

Pasadena, CA

Alec is a Vice President, Client Advisor in Whittier Trust’s Pasadena office. He is responsible for managing and advising high-net-worth clients. He works closely with his clients’ network of trusted business professionals to find unique solutions to complex estate planning issues. Alec joined the firm in 2016.

Alec graduated from George Mason University with a B.S. in Finance and holds a Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA) certification. As well as an Accredited Fiduciary Investment Manager (AIFM®) designation. He is also in the process of obtaining an MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California.

Alec grew up on the East Coast in northern Virginia. He started playing golf when he was three years old and was mentored by his grandfather, who is a PGA professional. You will find him playing most weekends at various courses located in and around Los Angeles.