Karen Alvarado
About Karen Alvarado
Karen Alvarado serves as the Chief Compliance Officer at Murphy Capital Management, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in compliance, having worked at Peapack-Gladstone Bank since 2017 and previously at U.S. Trust from 2015 to 2017.
Work at Peapack-Gladstone Bank
Karen Alvarado has been employed at Peapack-Gladstone Bank since 2017. She serves as the Senior Wealth Compliance Officer, a role she has held for seven years. In this position, she oversees compliance matters related to private banking, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. In addition to her role as Senior Wealth Compliance Officer, she has also taken on the position of Chief Compliance Officer at Murphy Capital Management, a subsidiary of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, since 2019.
Previous Experience at U.S. Trust
Before joining Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Karen Alvarado worked at U.S. Trust from 2015 to 2017. During her tenure, she held the position of Director and served as the GWIM Senior Compliance Manager. In this role, she was responsible for managing compliance activities and ensuring that the organization met all regulatory standards. Her experience at U.S. Trust contributed to her expertise in compliance within the wealth management sector.
Education and Expertise
Karen Alvarado earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from St. John's University, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge in business principles, which she has applied throughout her career in compliance and wealth management. Her academic achievements complement her professional experience in the financial services industry.