Kara Hovanec

Kara joined the firm in December 2022 and currently serves as the Investment Operations Manager. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Management from Youngstown State University in May 2024. 

She is actively pursuing her Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certification, a milestone that underscores her dedication to professional growth and her long-term goal of becoming a trusted financial advisor. Kara is motivated by helping clients achieve financial confidence and views each milestone in her education and career as a meaningful step toward that goal.

Outside of work, Kara enjoys spending time with her two dachshunds, Norman and Saint, and her cats, Toast and Storm. She loves taking her dogs for walks through her neighborhood and local parks, practicing yoga, traveling, exploring new restaurants and revisiting her favorite spots, and spending quality time with friends and family.