Karen Blanco

Financial Planner, Strategic Financial Group

Karen Blanco helps families, professionals, and business owners navigate financial complexity with greater clarity and confidence. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, with a BA in Finance, Karen has built her practice around one core mission: helping clients protect what they’ve built and work towards creating a legacy that lasts.

Through a holistic financial planning approach, Karen works closely with her clients to design personalized strategies that align their business goals, personal wealth, and long-term vision. She specializes in helping families prepare for life’s transitions—with a focus on ensuring assets are structured thoughtfully, loved ones are protected, and family goals are supported for generations to come.

Karen believes financial planning is not just about accumulating wealth, building security, creating opportunity, and making informed decisions with confidence. She is deeply committed to increasing financial literacy and has proudly participated in Houston Money Week, supporting financial education efforts throughout Houston, Texas. Through community involvement and client education, she helps provide individuals and business owners with the knowledge and resources they need to take control of their financial future.

Born in Medellín, Colombia, and raised in Houston since the age of 15, Karen brings a strong bicultural perspective that allows her to connect authentically with diverse families and business owners. Her personal journey fuels her passion for helping others pursue stability and generational success.

Above all, Karen is driven by service, integrity, and a commitment to thoughtful planning. She is proud to balance a thriving career with a strong family life, reflecting the same values she helps her clients protect every day.

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Karen Blanco is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC. Member SIPC. (www.sipc.org). Supervisory address: 3 Greenway Plaza Suite 1500, Houston Texas, 77046. 713-402-3800. CRN202903-10617068