Karen Stark is a Financial Advisor in Merrill Lynch Global Wealth and Investment Management’s Chester, NJ, office. Karen has been part of the financial services industry since 2011. Her focus is on developing strategies and recommendations for individuals, their families and their businesses to help them pursue their short-term and long-term financial goals. Before any financial decisions are made, Karen takes the time to fully understand who you are and what matters most to you as an individual and as a business professional. Whether it is career transition, education, retirement or estate planning services, Karen has the training and resources to assist you.Karen earned a MBA in Finance from St. John’s University and a B.S. in Logistics from Syracuse University. She lives in Rockaway Township, New Jersey with her husband John and two children Rebecca and Stephanie. In her free time she does volunteer work for a number of organizations and enjoys gardening and yoga.