Karen Vavra has been an investment adviser representative at Vavra Capital Management since July 2009, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Karen Vavra holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Missouri and an MBA with concentration in finance from Villanova University.
Vavra Capital Management, LLC is a firm with $105M under management, 297 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Karen S. Vavra has over 17 years in the financial services industry. Before joining VCM, she was affiliated with global asset management firms and banking organizations, including The Vanguard Group, where she specialized in portfolio management for non-profits, endowments and foundations. She earlier held positions with accounting firms specializing in employee benefits and taxation, including Deloitte LLP.
Karen Vavra’s longest registration is the current one, 17 years at Vavra Capital Management since 2009. Before joining Vavra Capital Management in 2009, Karen Vavra was registered through Vanguard Advisers Inc.
- Vanguard Advisers Inc– · 3 yearsMalvern, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106715
Professional designations
Listed by Vavra Capital Management
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Karen Vavra is registered as an investment adviser representative in Pennsylvania, since July 2009.
- PennsylvaniaSince 31 July 2009
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 25 October 1999 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 3 November 1998 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 21 October 1998 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 7 July 1997 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Karen Suzanne Vavra
- CRD
- 2918570
- Firm
- Vavra Capital Management · CRD 149307
- Office
- Collegeville, PA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 2006
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- vcm-wealth.com
Where does Karen Vavra work?
Karen Vavra is an investment adviser representative registered through Vavra Capital Management, LLC since July 2009, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Karen Vavra a financial advisor?
Yes. Karen Vavra has a current investment-adviser registration in Pennsylvania, through Vavra Capital Management since July 2009.
How many years of experience does Karen Vavra have?
Karen Vavra has 20 years in the financial industry, since July 2006, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Karen Vavra passed?
Karen Vavra has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in July 1997.
Where did Karen Vavra work before Vavra Capital Management?
Before Vavra Capital Management, Karen Vavra was registered through Vanguard Advisers Inc, November 1999 to December 2002.
Where is Karen Vavra based?
Karen Vavra’s registered office is in Collegeville, PA.
Is Karen Vavra registered with FINRA?
No. Karen Vavra has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Karen Vavra’s record?
Search CRD 2918570 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Karen Vavra’s full registration record.