David W. Karr

David W. Karr is the Chairman of Equitable Advisors, the wealth management business of Equitable, and is a member of the Equitable Operating Committee. As head of Equitable Advisors, Mr. Karr drives its growth strategy and oversees all facets of the business including sales, marketing, operations, technology and service. Equitable Advisors has a network of more than 4,300 financial professionals across the country. 

Under his leadership, the firm operates a supported independence model empowering advisors to build the wealth management practice they envision. Associated advisors benefit from the resources of a national firm and the support of local market professionals. Recognizing the significance of holistic financial planning, Mr. Karr serves as a strong advocate, understanding its pivotal role in meeting the diverse needs of clients, building deep relationships and delivering exceptional value.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Karr served as Managing Director and Co-President of Karr Barth Associates, Inc., one of Equitable Advisors’ largest offices. He started his career as a financial advisor and has deep expertise in wealth management and practice development. 

Mr. Karr holds the ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) and CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter) professional designations. He also graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.