Albert Gallatin Edwards

Biography

Albert Gallatin Edwards was a pioneering financier whose work helped to shape St. Louis’s position as a gateway to the West. As a founder of the firm that would become A.G. Edwards, he built a reputation for integrity, wise counsel, and a steady hand during economic storms.

Edwards also served briefly in public office, bringing his expertise to the Department of the Treasury and supporting initiatives that encouraged safe and stable commerce. He dedicated himself to charitable causes and to the institutions that educated future leaders, leaving a legacy of prudence and generosity.