Kara is a Portfolio Specialist on the AIP Hedge Fund Solutions Team. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2023 and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, Kara was a Director of Investment Research at FS Investments. Previously she worked in private credit and has experience in public accounting. Kara received Bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Accounting from Villanova University. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation as well as her Series 7 and Series 63 registrations.