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Karen Degro, CFP

Financial Advisor

I began my career as a CPA in my native Puerto Rico, helping individuals, businesses, and nonprofits with tax planning, auditing and compliance issues. It was there that I discovered my passion: helping clients make smart decisions about their wealth. Now, I work closely with them to develop wealth management strategies tailored to their needs and objectives.

I am FINRA-registered and hold Series 7 and 66 securities licenses. I hold the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation.  My bachelor's degree in Accounting and my degree of Juris Doctor are from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.

I have run a local Chapter of the Puerto Rico Society of Certified Public Accountants and have been a proud member of Rotary International.

I also speak Spanish, if that is your preferred language.

Personal & Community

  • Active member of Pathfinder Chapter of the American Business Women Association
  • Past president El Vigia Rotary Club (Ponce, Puerto Rico)
  • Past president Ponce Chapter of State Society of CPA (Puerto Rico)
Registered States:
  • CA
  • FL
  • LA
  • MD
  • MO
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • PR
  • SC
  • TN
  • WA

Education

  • Juris Doctor, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico
  • Accounting, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico

Credentials

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Our advice is comprehensive. We help diverse clients in a broad range of areas, including:

Sustainable investing
Financial planning
Retirement planning
Education planning
775 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • (650) 496-7422

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