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Karen Frankfort

27 Years of Experience
Houston, TX
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Karen Frankfort is a registered investment advisor at Arax Advisory Partners, based in Houston, TX, with 27 years of industry experience. Karen is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, Corporate Executives, and 9 more. Their firm serves 15,662 clients with $27B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
233 advisors
Number of Clients
15,662 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.7M average
Assets Under Management
$26.5B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$50K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any3.00%

Rates generally range from 0.50% to 3.00% per year for assets under management, varying based on account size and complexity. Fees are negotiable.

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Location

4444 Westheimer Road, Suite G500, Houston, TX, 77027

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History

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Financial
January 2017
Final
Other Business Activities

Karen is a sales agent for Mary Kay cosmetics since 2021, dedicating a few hours per week. She is also a registered representative and investment advisor representative for USCA Securities, LLC and USCWA, LLC, respectively, spending minimal time on these roles.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Arax Advisory Partners
July 2026 - Present · 3 mos
Usca Securities LLCBroker
May 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC
June 2021 - July 2026 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Usca RIA LLC
June 2014 - June 2021 · 7 yrs
UBS Financial Services INC.
July 2007 - June 2014 · 6 yrs 11 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
August 2006 - June 2014 · 7 yrs 10 mos
Oppenheimer & CO. INC.Broker
May 2005 - August 2006 · 1 yr 3 mos
American General Distributors, INC.Broker
September 2003 - May 2005 · 1 yr 8 mos
Goldk Investment Services, INCBroker
January 2003 - July 2003 · 6 mos
A I M Distributors, INC.Broker
December 1998 - December 2002 · 4 yrs
State Registrations33 states
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