Karen Major
Advisor at Merrill — Garden City, NY Franklin Ave
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
2 years
Location
Garden City, NY 11530
Merrill
Institution
Karen Major is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over a decade of experience helping individuals and families make thoughtful decisions about their wealth. Karen builds her practice around the mission of helping clients use their financial resources to live fully today while creating a lasting impact for future generations. She works closely with clients to define their goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their needs, providing ongoing advice as their situations evolve.
Born and raised in the Caribbean, Karen's approach to wealth management is informed by her early life experiences emphasizing hard work, sacrifice, education, and generosity. She is particularly focused on multigenerational planning, facilitating Family Summits to engage parents, children, and grandchildren in discussions about family values, financial education, philanthropy, and legacy. Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hofstra University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.
Outside of her professional work, Karen enjoys activities such as biking, cooking, gardening, reading, traveling, and yoga. She is actively involved in community organizations including Girls On The Run (GOTR) and Rotary, supporting initiatives in education, healthcare, and opportunities for underserved communities.
Based on Merrill
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Garden City, NY Franklin Ave
1325 Franklin Ave
Garden City NY 11530
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