About the Founder – Robert Gilster
Robert Gilster is a structured thinker, educator, and creative entrepreneur with a deep background in institutional finance, lawful business structuring, and private trust administration. He is a trust architect, fiduciary strategist, and educator who bridges artistic entrepreneurship with institutional-level financial structuring. With nearly two decades of experience as a commercial artist and creative director, Robert now dedicates his work to elevating others through lawful education, trust-based planning, and private economic frameworks.
His work spans industries and disciplines, combining practical experience in real estate inspections, insurance, and bonding with extensive private study in trust law, secured transactions, and jurisdictional finance and banking. Robert has researched and applied strategies rooted in UCC, equity law, and private membership contract frameworks to build organizations that operate legally and powerfully outside of conventional structures, while still complying with banking and federal regulations, superseding statutory law.
He is the founder of Inkvesting.online, a private platform that equips artists, small business owners, spiritual entrepreneurs, and creators with financial literacy. Robert is experienced in secure transactions and an expert in securing intellectual property right, and structures this work within private legal jurisdictions. Robert specializes in faith-based and constitutional structures such as 508(c)(1)(A) organizations, and has applied his knowledge in creating compliant, lawful entities that operate outside traditional statutory frameworks while remaining in good standing with the IRS. Former IRS-authorized tax preparer with a PTIN and a deep understanding of federal tax law as it applies to trusts, estates, and private ecclesiastical organizations, Robert has filed and supported lawful structures that include:
Private trust taxation filings (Form 1041)
Faith-based tax-exempt entity setup and compliance
Multi-layered entity structures integrating trust law, commercial code, and tax alignment
Recoupment and lawful acquisition strategies under fiduciary and agency capacities
Jurisdictional claim enforcement through proper filings and notices
His work includes:
Structuring non-reporting religious and private membership entities for protection, privacy, and lawful operation
Drafting and filing UCC-1 financing statements, copyrights, and private trust instruments
Designing compliant power-of-attorney and lien processes
Engaging in arbitration and remedy actions using lawful claim enforcement strategies
Implementing private banking principles and secured transaction frameworks
Integrating IRS regulations, tax-exempt filings, and trust taxation compliance with private economic systems
Robert has studied the intersection of natural law, equity, and commercial code, applying these principles to real-world issues including receivables structuring, litigation, arbitration, debt instruments, and monetization strategies for trust-held assets. Robert actively participates in arbitration proceedings related to secured claims, designs powerful receivables contracts, and applies commercial law toward both educational and economic liberation. His field knowledge includes surety, liens, securities, and law merchant processes — all grounded in a moral and lawful foundation. He is a student of financial instruments, securities, surety, and jurisdictional boundaries—bridging the gap between spiritual values and sophisticated private finance.
Through his work, Robert empowers others to become more than just creators — he shows them how to become stewards of their labor, holding lawful title and standing in a world that often denies both.
He is also the founder of Ahead of the Tide, a marine-based conservation mission that operates under faith-based principles, using vessel-based outreach, education, and media to promote stewardship of land and sea.
Whether structuring receivables for tattoo artists, correcting jurisdictional standing with the IRS, or defending property rights through lawful claims—Robert's mission remains the same: to restore knowledge, self-determination, private capacity, financial autonomy, lawful standing, and self-directed capacity to those traditionally excluded from institutional systems of wealth and control; for those long kept on the outside of finance, law, and power.
Robert’s vision is to further educate others on how to build lawful, bank-compliant systems that protect assets, reduce liability, and unlock new levels of financial intelligence. Through applied knowledge, real-world casework, and a commitment to lawful remedy, he offers the tools and structures needed to move from reaction to strategy—powerfully, professionally, and with financial accuracy.
Curriculum Vitae “course of life”
(RESUME)
Robert Gilster™
Executive Trustee • Fiduciary • Strategist • Private Family Office Architect and Administrator • Creative Director | Location: South Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico & Florida | Website: www.inkvesting.online | www.aheadofthetide.life
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A high-level strategist and private fiduciary with deep experience across trust and estate structuring, 508(c)(1)(A) faith-based organizations, insurance, real estate inspections, UCC finance, asset protection, and commercial creative industries. Nearly 20 years as a tattoo artist, creative director, and international brand builder, now focused on empowering individuals through lawful structuring and high-trust financial tools. Founder of Inkvesting.online and Ahead of the Tide, bringing together education, asset protection, receivables strategy, and environmental conservation.
Many artists and professionals build careers on technical skill but lack the framework for long-term security or generational wealth. My mission is to fill that gap—combining spiritual, legal, financial, and educational insights into a unified, actionable path aligned in style with institutional-level banking and private commerce/finance.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Trust Formation & Fiduciary Strategy
508(c)(1)(A) and PMA Entity Structuring
Insurance Policy Literacy & Bonds as Financial Instruments
Home Inspection & Property Asset Evaluation
UCC Filing & Secured Party Creditor Strategy
Private Family Office Design & Operation
Asset Protection & Receivables Structuring
Intellectual Property & Brand Control
Contract Law, Equity, and Natural Law Applications
Commercial Art Direction & Design
Educational Platform Development
Web Development & Media Strategy (Inkvesting.online)
International Juridically Aligned Banking and Compliance
Litigation and Arbitration - Secured Party Consumer Law and Trust Protections
EXPERIENCE
Founder, Steward, AIN, Fiduciary & Trustee
Inkvesting.online & Gilster Private Trust — 2022–Present
• Created educational systems empowering artists to operate privately under lawful entity models
• Developed proprietary secured payment agreements for tattoo studios and service professionals
• Filed, managed, and enforced private liens, trademarks, and copyrights using UCC and trust law
• Taught advanced concepts in lien rights, asset protection, and private contracts
• Built Inkvesting.online web platform for members, templates, and high-trust financial systems
Founder & Director
Ahead of the Tide — 2023–Present
• Launched a marine-based 508(c)(1)(A) nonprofit organization to address oceanic and environmental stewardship
• Combines education, mission-based travel, and ecological conservation through private funding structures
• Demonstrates sustainable practices via educational media content and boating operations
Insurance & Bond Studies (Private)
Independent Researcher — 2020–Present
• Studied insurance policies, surety bonds, and trust-backed bond structures
• Explored application of life and casualty insurance as tools in estate protection and private finance
• Reviewed indemnity structures, risk assumption, and actuarial use in fiduciary context
Insurance & Financial Services Trainee (Prior Experience)
Independent Studies & Licensing Pathway | Nebraska-Texas
2020 – 2023
Studied all lines of comprehensive insurance structures, liability, and bond frameworks.
Applied practical knowledge to integrate insurance and risk management with trust asset protection strategies.
Certified Home Inspector & Environmental Risk Assessor(Training)
2020 – Present (Active / Pre. Active Licenses)
Private Development—Certified by InterNACHI, ICA & NRPP | Nebraska & Nationally and Internationally Recognized
• Studied structural evaluation, compliance standards, and asset condition reporting
• Applied learnings toward risk analysis, trust asset identification, and property investment strategy
• Certified through InterNACHI and ICA in comprehensive property inspection disciplines, including residential and commercial structures.
• Completed all-level coursework and certification in HVAC, plumbing, sewer, drainage, roofing, siding, structural integrity, electrical, insulation, foundation systems, and environmental hazard detection.
• Licensed by the State of Nebraska for Radon Measurement and Mitigation, with training based on NRPP standards in nuclear decomposition and health effects.
• Trained and certfied in indoor air quality, well and water systems, mold, asbestos, and lead inspections in compliance with environmental health protocols.
• Integrated inspection and environmental data collection with legal documentation and compliance support for trusts and property transfers.
• Applied inspection findings to broader estate planning, risk assessment, and insurance alignment strategies within fiduciary roles.
• Developed internal reporting protocols, SOPs, and due diligence checklists to support trust-owned property oversight and environmental disclosures.
• Maintained an independent standard of care and documentation integrity for institutional-level real estate filings and transactional support.
International Importer & Brand Developer
Independent Seller & Designer — 2016–2022
• Sourced, imported, and rebranded high-demand product lines
• Designed packaging and marketing campaigns to reach private label status
• Gained practical insight into global logistics, tariffs, and digital branding
Owner & Lead Artist
Independent Tattoo Artist & Commercial Illustrator — 2004–2024
• Built a loyal private clientele across multiple states
• Specialized in high-end, large-format custom tattoo work and body design
• Operated private studios with structured booking and payment systems
• Mentored new artists on structure, business literacy, and intellectual property
Tattoo Artist & Small Business Operator (Prior Experience)
Self-Employed | Nebraska-South-Dakota-Texas
2010 – 2025
Managed client relations, financial recordkeeping, and business operations.
Developed project management and interpersonal skills foundational to fiduciary responsibilities.
Certifications & Designations (List of on Demand: 27ct)
Registered Trademark Holder: ROBERT GORDON GILSTER™ (Class 036, Financial Services)
IRS PTIN (Preparer Tax Identification Number): Active 2022 & 2024
Private Motor Carrier non-commercial DOT #: 4161054
EIN: 99-XXXXXXX, Foreign 98-XXXXXXX
EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
• Over a decade of private legal and financial study under trust, equity, UCC, common law, and ecclesiastical governance
• Insurance, bond, and indemnity research applied to trust structure and estate planning
• Coursework in inspection, lien rights, and collateralized asset reporting
• Ongoing development in secured transaction law and receivables-based finance
Advanced studies in trust law, secured transactions, and banking compliance.
Ongoing training in family office governance and structured asset management.
Continual research in Uniform Commercial Code, IRS compliance frameworks, and ecclesiastical law.
CURRENT PLATFORMS & PROJECTS
Inkvesting.online — Private structure & education for creatives and entrepreneurs
Ahead of the Tide — Marine-based conservation & faith-driven mission
Amazon Brand Developer — 2016–2022 international product importer and private label builder
Fiduciary Governmental Oversight for The Gilster Family Office Private Trust & associated structures
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & VALUES
Faith-based community outreach through trust-based family development initiatives.
Advocate for lawful private structuring and intergenerational stewardship of family resources.
Committed to transparency, peaceable interactions with public systems, and responsible administration of private estate governance.
Trademark Certificate – ROBERT GORDON GILSTER™
(USPTO Registration – Class 036 | Personal and Estate Finance)
UCC-1 Financing Statement
(Filed: South Dakota | Claim of Interest over Trust Assets)
IRS PTIN Record (Previously Active, Now Private)
(Tax Filing Credential issued by the Internal Revenue Service)
U.S. Authenticated Birth Certificate
(Department of State Authentication under Full Faith & Credit Clause – Redacted for Privacy)
Words From the Founder
What I present to you isn’t taught in public schools or in the public domain. It’s not on YouTube. It’s the kind of knowledge found in Private Ivy League finance departments, top-tier law schools, and elite private banking.
This list shows the academic source, structure, and authenticity; it is not based on speculation—it’s a mirror of what the highest tiers of private governance already teach and use. I simply had the motivation, courage, and discipline to apply myself independently.
Private Trusts & Estate Planning
J.D. Programs (Law Schools) – Advanced Estate Planning, Fiduciary Law, Trust Formation
LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Law – Specialized post-J.D. degrees in Trusts, Asset Protection, Tax Law
Wealth Management Certifications – Chartered Trust & Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), Certified Estate Planner (CEP)
Institutional & Private Banking Law and Regulations
Harvard Business School (HBS) – Family Office Management, Private Banking Strategy (Executive Education)
Wharton (University of Pennsylvania) – Private Wealth Management Program
NYU Stern & Columbia Business School – Private Capital Markets, Trust Structures, Risk Allocation
Citi Private Bank / JP Morgan Private Wealth – Internal training on high-net-worth trust administration
Financial Instruments, Commercial Law, Contract Law and UCC Law
MBA in Finance or Banking – Teaches commercial paper, collateralization, UCC Article 9
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Curriculum – Required in every ABA-accredited law school
UCLA Anderson & Stanford GSB – Secured Transactions, Institutional Lending Frameworks
Yale Law School – Offers seminars in Commercial Finance and Private Law Systems
Tax Law, Tax-Exempt Law & Nonprofit Structure
J.D. or LL.M. in Tax Law – Covers §508(c)(1)(A), §501(c)(3), and private foundation law
Georgetown Law / University of Chicago Law – Nonprofit Compliance, First Amendment Law
IRS Continuing Legal Education (CLE) – Private tax-exempt governance and constitutional structure
Family Office Governance & Legacy Strategy
Campden Wealth (UK & US) – Family Office Education & International Asset Protection
Wharton Global Family Alliance – Focus on private capital, intergenerational wealth transfer
Harvard Kennedy School (for policy law) – How private families interact with regulatory frameworks
Private Client Services Divisions – Credit Suisse, UBS, Goldman Sachs (for ultra-high-net-worth clients)
"Alongside institutional finance and trust law, I have studied the United States Codes (U.S.C.), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and Securities Exchange Act and numerous acts and treaties to understand how federal law governs taxation, commerce, private association, fiduciary trust, and regulatory compliance."
The study of United States Codes (U.S.C.), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and federal securities law encompasses the body of public law that governs everything from contract enforcement to trust recognition, tax reporting, interstate commerce, and institutional finance.
This includes:
Title 26 U.S.C. – Internal Revenue Code: How trusts, nonprofits, and estates are taxed or exempt
Title 15 U.S.C. – Commerce and Trade: Where the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and related financial reporting rules live
Title 12 U.S.C. – Banks and Banking: Authority over institutions, credit instruments, and federal reserve operations
Title 5 & 28 U.S.C. – Government & Judiciary: Your rights under administrative procedures and due process
Title 42 U.S.C. – Civil Rights: Constitutional protections, religious operation, and private association
17 CFR – Securities and Exchange Commission Rules: Rules governing securities issuance, registration, exemptions, and fiduciary compliance
26 CFR – IRS Regulations: Rules interpreting tax-exempt status, income reporting, EIN use, and trust taxation
12 CFR – Banking Regulations: Details FDIC rules, UCC references, and consumer credit disclosures – The rules written by government agencies like the IRS, SEC, and Federal Reserve
Academic Institutions That Teach This Body of Law Are:
Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Stanford – Full law programs with administrative law, tax law, securities regulation and Advanced Trust Law and Fiduciary Governance
SEC Institute (by PLI) – Specialized education on the Securities Exchange Act and investor protection and The foundation of U.S. financial regulation, used by Wall Street, private equity, and institutional investors
Georgetown and NYU Law – Advanced CFR and federal practice coursework for The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) – The nationwide commercial law system used to secure interests in assets and govern financial contracts
IRS and SEC CLE Training – Used to certify attorneys in federal compliance and fiduciary oversight
Wharton & Chicago Booth – MBA and executive finance programs covering 15 U.S.C., 17 CFR, and institutional risk
The Point Is, What You Will Be Introduced To Is Not A Theory and is supported by fact and law. This education forms the legal and operational foundation of our Family Office and the same strategic maneuvering of the WORLD'S Fortune 500 family offices.
This is not a scheme. This is not anti-government. And this is not based on fringe beliefs or internet speculation. It is built within the framework of government and its protections, as well as in compliance with the law. What I’ve built—and now place before you—is based on the same legal and financial frameworks used by the world’s most powerful families, banks, institutions, and private clients, and how you can begin to achieve the same privacy, protections, wealth and financial freedoms.
I’ve studied these not to resist the law, but to understand it better than most and maneuver with autonomy, full financial control and authority.