Experience

Esha grew up in Madison, Mississippi and came to North Carolina in 2010 for college, graduating from Duke University. In her time there, she met her now-husband Walter, a fellow Dukie, on a summer study abroad program in Italy.

Esha grew up with an innate curiosity about the financial world and, early-on, due to her family's circumstances, learned the importance of obtaining financial security.

She joined the Meadowbrook Wealth Management Team in 2017, where she was able to develop a strong foundation in financial principles, hone her skills, and grow her role on the team.  She was also fortunate to work with experienced mentors who guided her through her career. After obtaining various financial licenses (Series 7, 66, & insurance licenses), she went on to earn her CFP® designation, as part of her commitment to provide comprehensive and holistic financial advice to clients.

She believes in a world where financial stability is paramount, it’s important for individuals to have trusted partners in navigating the ever-changing landscape of wealth management and the complexities of their finances to reach their goals, whether that is making sure they are able to maintain their standard of living through retirement and aging, continuing to be able to make charitable contributions in a financially sustainable manner, or ensuring wealth is preserved as a legacy for future generations. She enjoys getting to know her clients on a personal level and finds that building trust is key to a successful relationship between clients and their financial planning/advising team.

Outside of work, Esha loves living in the Durham-Chapel Hill area. She enjoys spending time swimming, playing video games, hiking the area’s nature trails with her family and rescue dog Otis, & exploring the culinary scene of the Triangle. These days, she and Walter find themselves with less time on their hands as they welcomed their very lively and active son Max to the world in 2023.

Karen grew up in Washingtons Crossing, Pennsylvania as the youngest of three girls.  In 1999, she graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Restaurant Resort Management.  Following college, she found herself in Ann Arbor, Michigan where she began working in the back office of a small independent broker dealer, where her interest in finance began.  She worked as a registered client service associate until 2005 when she took time away to raise her growing family. 

In 2018, Karen returned to the industry and began working for UBS.  A few years later, she joined John and Esha on the Meadowbrook Wealth Management Team as the operational expert of the team – whether that’s opening accounts and onboarding clients, processing client requests to make contributions or distributions to accounts, or coordinating calendars for financial reviews.  She is the first voice clients hear when they call in and prides herself on providing excellent customer service.

Karen lives in Pittsboro with her three kids, Mallory (2005), Jack (2007), and Claire (2014) and spends her free time at the soccer field, enjoying activities with her kids, working outdoors, and caring for an assortment of animals on her mini farm.