Wherever you are in life, financial advisor Karen Sharp is available to help with your investment needs. After a first career in the education field helping children with special needs, Karen turned her attention to again assisting people–this time, adults facing investment questions and challenges. Today her focus is on excellence in financial planning as she devotes the same dedication to this pursuit as she demonstrated in winning the Golden Apple Teaching Award.

Because each person is unique, Karen will create a customized investment plan to assist you in achieving your financial goals. Specializing in retirement planning and qualified retirement plan rollovers, Karen feels it is important to protect clients from outliving their investments.

She is a valuable resource to clients of all ages in helping design and implement a sound financial plan for the future. Karen holds series 7, 63, 66, 24, and 51 securities licenses, and is a licensed producer for life, health and variable contracts.

Karen is a member of Women’s Business Council and its past President and Treasurer. She is a Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary and volunteesr with many organizations that benefit Champaign County youth. She resides in Champaign with her husband and their children.

To schedule a free portfolio review, call Karen at 351-4815 or email karen.sharp@raymondjames.com

Charlie Osborne understands the importance of building a solid foundation. He used these skills first as a homebuilder, and now he brings them to Raymond James Financial Services. He believes, just as homes need a solid foundation, it is imperative to have a strong foundation to build long-term wealth.

As a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, Charlie helps clients to achieve financial goals by balancing risk and reward based on in-depth research. He specializes in customizing portfolios to match the needs and lifestyles of his clients, from short-term living needs to the transfer of wealth to future generations. He holds series 6, 63, 65, and 7 licenses and is a licensed producer for health, life, and variable contracts.

Charlie has lived in the Champaign area for over 20 years. He is an active participant in Habitat for Humanity, where he volunteers countless hours to help build housing for underprivileged families. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Charlie lives in the Monticello area with his wife.

To schedule a free portfolio review, call Charlie at 351-4815 or email charlie.osborne@RaymondJames.com