Do you need a trusted advisor? A team who understands the challenges associated with building and managing wealth? Who works well with entrepreneurs, inheritors, and families? Who has an extensive network of other gifted professionals?

Why Work with TDKA Group?

“Many years ago we found ourselves in the lucky position of a windfall in our finances. We were concerned that without a plan, we would blow through it in short order and sought advice from all quarters. TDKA Group stepped up with advice and guidance that we still follow today. In our case, we are cowboys, artists, ex-Aspenites, and Irish. We possess all the bad stereotypical traits that are attached to those terms. Timothy Karsten managed to sort through those influences with care, sensitivity, understanding, and patience. We were also able to tap into TDKA Group’s network of advisors which served our goals well. We are certain they can do the same for anyone. They have the ability to listen, ask the right questions, and support others to do what is best for them. It's a unique gift and talent and we are forever grateful!”

John & Jessica Gordon
Private Investors


“What can you say about someone who has helped you discover parts of your mind, body and heart you didn’t know existed? Timothy Karsten has taught me to go deeper to a more truthful, sometimes more painful but always a more honest place to discover the path to resolution and growth. My role as a leader in the workplace, in my family and in the world is significantly changed and improved because of him.”

E.W.
Executive NPR

What We Do for Individuals and Families:

• Understand and redefine the often complex needs that emerge in dealing with wealth, wealth management and wealth transfer.

• Clarify financial and philanthropic goals and strategies in order to work more efficiently and productively with financial planners and advisors

• Help select and manage your advisors, investments and philanthropic objectives.

• Create greater ease and enjoyment in managing the lives and resources of our clients.

What We Do for Financial Advisors:

• Evaluate the strategies utilized in working with clients

• Recommend effective strategies not currently being used

• Serve as a facilitator for any relationships that need an intermediary

• Develop an accountability system to build successful relationships with clients

What We Do for Environmental Entrepreneurs:

• Support the implementation of your business plan

• Strengthen relationships with investors and strategic partners

• Develop strategies to manage competing demands on life and work




Timothy David Karsten graduated from UC Berkeley in Political Economics and International Relations and earned a law degree from USC Law Center. Over his years in the business spectrum, Timothy has worked with top law firms in Paris and Los Angeles, and collaborated with top tier international investment firms. He was a key strategist in the launching of a boutique trust management company.

For the past 20 years, he has managed family trusts and worked with his family to oversee investment strategy and investment managers. For the last 10 years, he has served as Director of the Karsten Family Foundation managing the investment portfolio as well as driving the mission through grant making focused on the environment, education, girls and women empowerment and housing.

Timothy is also a private investor in mid to later-stage environmental companies as well as early stage clean technology private equity. He serves as a member of the National Resources Defense Council’s Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) business community.

Timothy has advised individuals and families of wealth for over 15 years in areas of family dynamics, family investments, philanthropy, strategic planning and multi-generational wealth.

In addition, Timothy has been a key figure in business development for media, clean technology and information technology companies.

He is currently completing his book, Destination Freedom: The Way to True Affluence, a guide for achieving financial freedom and living your life to the fullest.

Timothy is happily married and is currently conducting business around the world with his beautiful and talented wife, Karinna, and their Jack Russell Terrier, Sparky.


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