Kara Murphy

Kara Murphy, CFA has a diverse and extensive work experience in the investment management industry. Kara is currently serving as the Chief Investment Officer at Kestra Investment Management, where they support the independent financial professionals associated with the company by providing market commentary, research, portfolio construction guidance, and a range of investment solutions.

Prior to their role at Kestra, Kara was the Chief Investment Officer, Managing Director, and a member of the Executive Committee at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management. During their time there, they oversaw approximately $26 billion in clients' assets and offered various investment strategies, including low-cost index strategies, active equity and fixed income, alternatives, and options. Kara also played a key role in the development of investment technology tools for advisors and clients.

Before joining Goldman Sachs, Kara served as the Chief Investment Officer of AIG Funds, where they managed over $50 billion in assets across different investment styles. Kara was also a member of AIG's Extended Leadership Team (ELT), consisting of the top 200 executives in the multinational firm.

Kara's earlier experiences include working as a Vice President and Equity Analyst at Chilton Investment Company, an Associate Vice President and Equity Analyst at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, and a Lead Country Analyst at Marvin Zonis + Associates. Kara began their career as an English and French teacher at Zakladni Jazykova Skola.

Throughout their career, Kara Murphy has demonstrated their expertise in investment management, portfolio construction, market analysis, and developing investment strategies.

Kara Murphy, CFA has an MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago, which they obtained from 1996 to 1998. Prior to that, they completed their undergraduate studies at Georgetown University, where they earned a BS in International Politics from 1990 to 1994. In addition, Kara participated in a study abroad program at Université de Tours from 1992 to 1993. Kara is also a Chartered Financial Analyst certified by the CFA Institute, although the specific date of certification is not provided.