Karen M. Chancy,
CFP®, CPWA®, CPFA® Managing PartnerAs Managing Partner and co-founder of Intellus Advisors, Karen Chancy helps clients make confident, well-informed financial decisions through every stage of life. She brings a disciplined, goals-based approach to planning grounded in trust, clarity, and a deep understanding of each client’s unique circumstances.
A Certified Financial Planner®, Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®, Karen has more than two decades of experience guiding individuals, families, and business owners through complex financial decisions. Her expertise spans financial planning, retirement and tax strategy, estate planning, and investment management. Before co-founding Intellus, she held advisory roles with Raymond James, Morgan Keegan, and Legg Mason, where she honed her reputation for thoughtful, client-first service.
Karen earned her bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Florida State University. She lives in Naples, where she loves spending time outdoors – running, playing tennis, planning her next trip, and has a love/hate relationship with golf. A native to Naples, lifelong learner, and community advocate Karen finds joy in helping her local community grow and thrive.