Julia Karasik, CFP®, CIMA®
Executive Director, Financial Advisor, Alternative Investments Director, Family Wealth Director, Senior Investment Management Consultant, Portfolio Management Director
Phone:
(312) 648-3417(312) 648-3417
The Karasik Cohen Group at Morgan Stanley
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(312) 648-3417(312) 648-3417
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Industry Award WinnerOur Mission Statement
We help our clients define and achieve financial success by combining our high-touch consultative process with wealth management simplification and transparency
Who We Are.
The Karasik Cohen Group is a multi-generational family team which helps a select group of affluent individuals and families to protect and grow their wealth so they can stay focused on areas of life that bring them joy.
Our approach centers on construction of a custom-tailored financial plan for you with your unique investment, tax and legacy objectives at its core. By listening and learning during our 50-question discovery meeting, we aim to understand you better than any professional you have worked with.
In electing to work with only a limited number of clients, we are able to devote our full attention to you and your family, as you deserve.
When You Work With Our Team You Can Expect:
- A team of specialists committed to treating you as an individual - not an account number
- A Client Service team to assist you in taking full advantage of our range of services
- Strategic Comprehensive Financial Planning
- Retirement Income Distribution Planning
- Social Security Planning
- College & Education Planning
- Advice on Assets Held Away from Morgan Stanley (i.e. 401(k) Plans)
- Coordination with Your Tax Advisor
- Tax-loss Harvesting
- Technology Services (assistance with Morgan Stanley Online, importing into tax software, and smartphone applications)
- Access to Mortgage & Lending Services
- Insurance Planning (including long-term care insurance)
- Account Aggregation Services (view all of your assets in one location)
- Legacy Planning and Working with Your Family's Next Generation
Services Include
- Professional Portfolio ManagementFootnote1
- Financial PlanningFootnote2
- Alternative InvestmentsFootnote3
- Sustainable InvestingFootnote4
- Retirement PlanningFootnote5
- 401(k) Rollovers
- Life InsuranceFootnote6
- Long Term Care InsuranceFootnote7
- AnnuitiesFootnote8
- 529 PlansFootnote9
- Trust AccountsFootnote10
- Business PlanningFootnote11
- Philanthropic ManagementFootnote12
- Estate Planning StrategiesFootnote13
- Cash Management and Lending ProductsFootnote14
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Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2025)
2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (April 2025) 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2025. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) for the period from 6/30/23–6/30/24.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team (2025)
2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Jan 2025) 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking awarded in 2025. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) for the period from 3/31/23–3/31/24.
Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In State (2025)
2025 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In State Source: Forbes.com (February 2025) 2025 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In State ranking awarded in 2025. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) for the period from 9/30/23–9/30/24.
Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In State (2024)
2024 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In State Source: Forbes.com (April 2024) 2024 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In State ranking awarded in 2024. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) for the period from 9/31/22–9/31/23.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team (2024)
2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Jan 2024) 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking awarded in 2024. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) for the period from 3/31/22–3/31/23.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team (2023)
Source: Forbes.com (January 2023) 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking awarded in 2023. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 3/31/21 – 3/31/22.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2023)
Source: Forbes.com (April 2023) 2023 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors rankings awarded in 2023. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22.
Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors (2023)
Source: Forbes.com (February 2023) Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State rankings awarded in 2023. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 9/30/21 - 9/30/22.
Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State (2023)
Source: Forbes.com (February 2023) Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State rankings awarded in 2023. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 9/30/21 - 9/30/22.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2022)
Source: Forbes.com (April 2022) 2022 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors rankings awarded in 2022. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21.
Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors (2022)
Source: Forbes.com (February 2022) 2022 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State rankings awarded in 2022. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 9/30/20 - 9/30/21.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors (2021)
Source: Forbes.com (April 2021) 2021 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors rankings awarded in 2021. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 6/30/19 - 6/30/20.
Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors (2021)
Source: Forbes.com (March 2021) 2021 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2021. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 9/30/19 - 9/30/20.
Forbes America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors (2020)
Source: Forbes.com (April 2020) 2020 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors ranking awarded in 2020. This ranking was determined based on an evaluation process conducted by SHOOK Research LLC (the research company) in partnership with Forbes (the publisher) during the period from 9/30/18 - 9/30/19.
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Goals Planning System
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Tax-Loss Harvesting
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Meet The Karasik Cohen Group
William Cohen
Financial Advisor, Associate Vice President, Financial Planning Specialist, Alternative Investments Director, Insurance Planning Director
Phone:
(303) 572-4084(303) 572-4084
Maureen Carney
Portfolio Associate, Financial Planning Specialist
Phone:
(312) 648-3452(312) 648-3452
About Julia Karasik
With a career in financial advising beginning in 1994, Julia joined Morgan Stanley in 1998 and quickly became one of the firm's elite advisors. Julia has been named as one of Forbes Magazine Top Women Wealth Advisors from 2020-2025 as well as one of Forbes Best in State Advisors in 2018 and from 2020-2025. Additionally, the Karasik Cohen Wealth Management Group was named as one of Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams from 2023-2025.
Julia is a firm believer in continually expanding her knowledge base to ensure she provides the highest level of service on an ongoing basis. Her designations include:
-CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) - recognizing a consultative approach to wealth management, earned at Northwestern University
-Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) - indicating holistic understanding within all areas of investing, earned at Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania
-Family Wealth Director - exclusive and rigorous accreditation held by less than 3% of Morgan Stanley’s more than 15,000 advisors focused on comprehensive skills important to ultra-high net worth individuals
-Alternative Investments Director - one of the firm's leaders in the Alternative Investment asset class space
-Master’s Club Member - an elite group within Morgan Stanley composed of the firm's top advisors - the appointment recognizes Julia’s consistent creativity and excellence in providing a wide range of investment products and wealth management services to her clients
Julia was born in Kiev, Ukraine. Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, Julia is a board member of the Russian Jewish Division of the Jewish United Fund (JUF). She holds Bachelors and Master's Degrees in Civil Engineering and resides in Chicago, Illinois with her husband and is a proud mother of two daughters. An avid skier, most of Julia’s winter weekends are spent as a ski instructor while her warm weather passions include tennis, biking, running and traveling with her family. As a lifelong learner, Julia enjoys reading various subjects including non-fiction and financial books.
2020,2021,2022,2023,2024,2025 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020,2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2018,2020,2021,2022,2023,2024,2025 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018,2020,2021, 2022,2023,2024,2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Julia is a firm believer in continually expanding her knowledge base to ensure she provides the highest level of service on an ongoing basis. Her designations include:
-CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) - recognizing a consultative approach to wealth management, earned at Northwestern University
-Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) - indicating holistic understanding within all areas of investing, earned at Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania
-Family Wealth Director - exclusive and rigorous accreditation held by less than 3% of Morgan Stanley’s more than 15,000 advisors focused on comprehensive skills important to ultra-high net worth individuals
-Alternative Investments Director - one of the firm's leaders in the Alternative Investment asset class space
-Master’s Club Member - an elite group within Morgan Stanley composed of the firm's top advisors - the appointment recognizes Julia’s consistent creativity and excellence in providing a wide range of investment products and wealth management services to her clients
Julia was born in Kiev, Ukraine. Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, Julia is a board member of the Russian Jewish Division of the Jewish United Fund (JUF). She holds Bachelors and Master's Degrees in Civil Engineering and resides in Chicago, Illinois with her husband and is a proud mother of two daughters. An avid skier, most of Julia’s winter weekends are spent as a ski instructor while her warm weather passions include tennis, biking, running and traveling with her family. As a lifelong learner, Julia enjoys reading various subjects including non-fiction and financial books.
2020,2021,2022,2023,2024,2025 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors & Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In- State (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors, Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors)
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020,2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in Sept of year prior to the issuance of the award.
2018,2020,2021,2022,2023,2024,2025 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018,2020,2021, 2022,2023,2024,2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Securities Agent: NC, MD, IA, MA, IN, OH, IL, MI, AZ, CA, ID, FL, NY, CO, WI, NV, TX; General Securities Principal; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative; Managed Futures
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About William Cohen
Since joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, Will’s passion for helping others and lifelong learning have combined to create a powerful set of tools for his clients. Will provides highly customized advice to affluent families, business owners and busy professionals who lead complex lives and seek unbiased and carefully considered guidance on the full spectrum of financial matters. Additionally, The Karasik Cohen Wealth Management Group was named as one of Forbes Best in State Wealth Management Teams for 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Will is a firm believer in continually expanding his knowledge base to ensure he provides the highest level of service on an ongoing basis. His designations include:
-Financial Planning Specialist – knowledge and ethics necessary to address the wide range of financial challenges confronting high net worth individuals, as well as individuals who are aggressively seeking to increase their wealth
-Alternative Investments Director – focuses on understanding, identifying and selecting alternative investments to diversify client portfolios for those who qualify
-Insurance Planning Director – understanding, identifying and selecting life insurance, long-term care insurance and property/casualty insurance seeking to protect wealth and create tax-efficient estate planning strategies
-2022 and 2023 Pacesetter’s Club Member – Financial Advisors who, within their first five years, demonstrate the highest professional standards and first-class client service
Will and his wife Victoria live in Denver, Colorado. In his free time, Will enjoys competing in amateur golf tournaments and is an avid runner, having completed over a dozen half marathons and the Chicago Marathon in 2014. Reading and self-education play are important to Will as he is currently in process of learning Russian.
2023, 2024, 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023 - 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Will is a firm believer in continually expanding his knowledge base to ensure he provides the highest level of service on an ongoing basis. His designations include:
-Financial Planning Specialist – knowledge and ethics necessary to address the wide range of financial challenges confronting high net worth individuals, as well as individuals who are aggressively seeking to increase their wealth
-Alternative Investments Director – focuses on understanding, identifying and selecting alternative investments to diversify client portfolios for those who qualify
-Insurance Planning Director – understanding, identifying and selecting life insurance, long-term care insurance and property/casualty insurance seeking to protect wealth and create tax-efficient estate planning strategies
-2022 and 2023 Pacesetter’s Club Member – Financial Advisors who, within their first five years, demonstrate the highest professional standards and first-class client service
Will and his wife Victoria live in Denver, Colorado. In his free time, Will enjoys competing in amateur golf tournaments and is an avid runner, having completed over a dozen half marathons and the Chicago Marathon in 2014. Reading and self-education play are important to Will as he is currently in process of learning Russian.
2023, 2024, 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team
Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023 - 2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining financial market.
Life insurance, disability income insurance, and long-term care insurance are offered through Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's licensed insurance agency affiliates.
Securities Agent: FL, OR, MI, CA, WI, TX, NY, IL, GA, AZ, NM, WA, HI, CO, MA, ID, NC, IN, MD, OH, NV, IA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
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About Maureen Carney
With over 30 years of financial industry experience as a Registered Associate, Maureen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team in the areas of client service, operations, sales and trading. Above all else, she prioritizes client satisfaction, priding herself on going the extra mile every day and upholding the standard of excellence which clients of The Karasik Cohen Group have come to know.
Maureen joined Morgan Stanley in 2017. She received her B.A. in Business Administration from Loyola University of Chicago. She holds Series 7, 63 and 66 licenses, and serves as a financial services resource for the team's clients and family office. In her free time, Maureen is an avid reader and enjoys many pursuits including history, the arts, music, interior design, and spending time with family and friends.
Maureen joined Morgan Stanley in 2017. She received her B.A. in Business Administration from Loyola University of Chicago. She holds Series 7, 63 and 66 licenses, and serves as a financial services resource for the team's clients and family office. In her free time, Maureen is an avid reader and enjoys many pursuits including history, the arts, music, interior design, and spending time with family and friends.
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Awards and Recognition
Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors
2020-2025 Forbes America's Top Women Wealth Advisors (formerly referred to as Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors) Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2020-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in September of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams
2023-2025 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2023-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on 12-month time period concluding in March of year prior to the issuance of the award.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors
2018, 2020-2025 Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors Source: Forbes.com (Awarded 2018, 2020-2025). Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based 12-month time period concluding in June of year prior to the issuance of the award.
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- Endowments
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- Impact Investing
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”), its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement with/of the third party or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within the website. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on the third-party website or the use of or inability to use such site. Nor do we guarantee their accuracy or completeness.
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*References to length of service at Morgan Stanley include years at Morgan Stanley and predecessor firms.
CFP Board owns the marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The use of the CDFA designation does not permit the rendering of legal advice by Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors which may only be done by a licensed attorney. The CDFA designation is not intended to imply that either Morgan Stanley or its Financial Advisors are acting as experts in this field.
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