200 RIAs to Watch
(#49, 2024)
#3 Independent Advisor in 2024
(#1 in 2017-2020, 2022)
Ranked #7 on
Forbes Top RIA List
(2024)
Largest Wealth Management Firms
(2023)

Grace Apuy, CFP®, CDFA®

Wealth Advisor

Start Date
Industry: 2004
KAR: 2019
Education
  • B.A., Economics,
    University of California, Los Angeles
  • Certificate in Financial Planning,
    California Lutheran University
Prior Work Experience
  • Senior Wealth Manager – BNY Mellon
  • Account Executive – Fidelity Investments
Certifications and Credentials
  • Certified Financial Planner®
  • Series 7 and 66
Recognition:

2024 200 RIAs to Watch, Advisor Hub

200 RIAs to Watch
(#49, 2024)
#3 Independent Advisor in 2024
(#1 in 2017-2020, 2022)
Ranked #7 on
Forbes Top RIA List
(2024)
Largest Wealth Management Firms
(2023)

What Do You Enjoy Most About Your Job?
I enjoy connecting with our clients and learning about their lives, goals, and interests. We are lucky to work with a diverse group of individuals who are in different stages of their careers and from different parts of the world. I learn something new from our clients almost every day. I feel lucky to be able to partner with our clients by helping them build a financial and investment plan that allows them to focus on what’s most important to them.

What Do You Enjoy Most About Working at KARWA?
My favorite part about working at KAR is the people. The firm has cultivated a collegial work environment where everyone is ready and willing to help each other so we can provide our clients with a great client experience.

What Are You Involved in Outside of Work?
I enjoy spending time with my family, who live throughout the Bay Area, trying new restaurants, and traveling.

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AdvisorHub: The 2024 AdvisorHub’s “200 RIAs to Watch” ranking was given in July 2024 and covers the year 2024. KAR did not pay any fees to participate in the ranking; however, KAR has paid fees for a license to reprint the ranking’s logo and to purchase a plaque for the recipient.

 

Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Advisors”: The Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Advisors 2024” was given in September 2024 and covers the year 2024. KAR has not paid a fee to participate in the rankings but has paid fees for a license to reprint and distribute the results of the rankings.

 

Forbes “Top RIA Firms”The Forbes Top RIA Firms 2024 ranking was issued in October 2024 and covers the year 2024. KAR has not paid a fee to participate in the rankings but has paid fees for a license to reprint and distribute the results of the rankings.

 

San Francisco Business Times Largest Wealth Management Firms 2023: The San Francisco Business Times Largest Wealth Management Firms 2023 ranking was issued in April 2023 and covers the year 2023. KAR has not paid fees to the award sponsor to obtain the ranking but has paid fees for relicensing.

 

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