Karen Ostarticki is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She works closely with successful professionals at or near retirement to build their desired retirement plans and next financial stages, providing tailored strategies aimed at achieving financial confidence.
Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She collaborates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to coordinate comprehensive financial and legacy approaches. Her focus includes helping clients manage concentrated stock positions and transition events such as retirement, inheritance, or business sales, as well as providing access to a broad range of Bank of America services.
Residing in Bedminster, New Jersey, Karen leads an active lifestyle and serves as the Membership Director for the Central New Jersey chapter of LPGA Amateurs. She is involved with local Chambers of Commerce and community organizations, including Leadership Morris and former service on the Master Association board. Family and faith are central to her daily life, and she enjoys biking, boating, football, golfing, music, and spending time with family.