Karen Grimaldo

Director of Operations & Chief Compliance Officer

Contact Information

• Phone +1 (713)-630-8390
• Email karen.grimaldo@brasadacapital.com 

I always knew a career in the financial world was my calling. My first venture into the industry was in the Investment Operations department at Crossmark Global Investments (formerly Capstone Asset Management) as a Portfolio Administrator. I primarily focused on portfolio reconciliations and new account administration. I then made the jump from Operations into a role as part of the Trading Team at Eagle Global Advisors. There, I handled trade support and settlement related tasks for various types of securities, including domestic and international stocks, mutual funds, options, and bonds. For over 5 years, I refined my skills at Eagle and gained exposure into the fast-paced world of trading.

Trading became my passion. My previous experience helped me embark on a new journey at Linscomb Wealth as a Portfolio Analyst and Trader. At Linscomb, I specialized in block trading and played a crucial part in the cash management and rebalancing of over 6,000 client accounts. With more than a decade of experience in the investment management industry, I have a comprehensive understanding of the entire trade lifecycle, from analyzing stock liquidity to trade execution and post-execution processes such as allocation and trade settlement.

I embraced a change in my job responsibilities. At Brasada, I spent my 1^st year trading and gradually transitioned into the Director of Operations & CCO role. My current responsibilities involve ensuring the company’s day-to-day operations run smoothly, while adhering to regulatory standards and ethical codes. As a highly organized individual, l also enjoy creating detailed workflows and improving processes.

In addition to my professional accomplishments, I am a first-generation college student and am honored to be a Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Scholarship recipient and Lifetime member. I am also an active member of IMPACT100 Houston and I have been involved in the Texas Exes – Houston Chapter’s Board of Directors.