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Karen Tass

Partner, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at Garcia Hamilton & Associates

Investment adviser registrationHouston, TXSEC record checked 18 October 2026

8
Years in the industry
8
Years at the firm
1
Adviser firms
2
State registrations

IAPD record retrieved 18 October 2026SEC record

Karen Tass is Partner, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager of Garcia Hamilton & Associates LP, a Houston investment adviser managing $24.9B. Karen Tass has been registered through Garcia Hamilton & Associates since 14 November 2017 and has 8 years in the industry across 1 firm.

Role at Garcia Hamilton & Associates

Title on Schedule A
Partner, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
Control
Karen Tass is not a control person of Garcia Hamilton & Associates.
Ownership
The filed direct ownership band is 5% to 10%.
Tenure
Karen Tass has held the filed role since January 2017.

The firm

Garcia Hamilton & Associates LP
Houston, TX

Form ADV filed 30 March 2026

$24.9B AUM312 clients12 advisers1 offices

Career on record

Karen Tass has been registered through Garcia Hamilton & Associates since November 2017.

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  1. Garcia Hamilton & Associates LPCurrent
    – present · 9 years
    Houston, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108017

Registrations and exams

Karen Tass has a current investment-adviser registration in Pennsylvania and Texas and has passed 0 qualifying exams.

Pennsylvania17 January 2025
Scope
Investment adviser representative
Status
Approved
Texas14 November 2017
Scope
Investment adviser representative
Status
Approved

Examinations

No examinations are on Karen Tass’s record.

Individual record

Full name
Karen Herbst Tass
CRD
6775732
Firm
Garcia Hamilton & Associates LP
Registration status
Investment adviser registration
Office
5 HOUSTON CENTER, 1401 MCKINNEY ST., SUITE 1600, Houston, TX 77010-4037
Firm bio
garciahamiltonassociates.com

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Background

Garcia Hamilton identifies Karen H. Tass as a partner and co-deputy chief investment officer. Official firm biography

Common questions

Where does Karen Tass work?

Karen Tass has been Partner, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager of Garcia Hamilton & Associates LP since January 2017.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 30 March 2026

Is Karen Tass a financial advisor?

Yes. Karen Tass has a current investment-adviser registration in Pennsylvania and Texas, through Garcia Hamilton & Associates since November 2017, as of 18 October 2026.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 18 October 2026

How many years of experience does Karen Tass have?

Karen Tass has worked in the financial industry for 8 years as of 18 October 2026, counted from 13 November 2017, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 18 October 2026

Where is Karen Tass based?

Karen Tass’ registered office is in Houston, TX.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 18 October 2026

Leadership at Garcia Hamilton & Associates

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 6775732. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Garcia Hamilton & Associates LP, filed 30 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Garcia Hamilton & Associates team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.

Retrieved 18 October 2026. The SEC record may have been amended since.

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This profile is compiled from public regulatory records and the firm's own published materials, and is provided for informational purposes only. Niva Wealth is not affiliated with Karen Tass or Garcia Hamilton & Associates LP and makes no representation about the quality of their services. This directory does not report disciplinary history, in either direction.