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The Story Behind
Acorn Care

Built from personal experience and professional insight, we're here to guide you with compassion, clarity, and confidence.

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Rooted In Experience. Driven By Compassion

Our Story

Acorn Care was born from both personal experience and professional insight. After spending eight years as the sole caregiver for her mother — while simultaneously building a successful career in wealth management — our founder, Karli Vazquez-Mendez, saw firsthand the gaps that exist in navigating financial, medical, and legal planning during life’s most challenging transitions.

Inspired by her mother’s legacy as a Hospice Social Worker, Karli founded Acorn Care to help others find clarity, confidence, and dignity in the face of uncertainty.  She believes in proactive planning, compassionate advocacy, and empowering families with the tools they need to feel prepared and supported.

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A Legacy Of Service Meets a Lifetime Of Expertise

Meet Our Founder

Karli brings over 20 years of experience in financial planning, capital markets, and lending. She began her career in wealth management at Merrill Lynch in 2006, later joining Citi Private Bank, where she helped manage a $1.3 billion portfolio and generated more than $7 million in revenue. She continued her trajectory as an International Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley, and most recently served as a Senior Vice President at Raymond James Bank, leading the international lending program for South Florida and the Northeast U.S.

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Musician.

Advocate.

Gator.

Dog Mom.

When she’s not advising clients, Karli is a professional pianist and violinist, having performed with orchestras and Grammy-winning artists. She’s an active member of the Junior League, a passionate traveler, and a dedicated dog mom to her French Bulldog, Eli. A proud University of Florida alumna, she’s also a loyal Gator fan — especially during football season.

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Let’s Build A
Stronger Financial
Future Together

Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your current strategy, Acorn Care is here to provide the structure, clarity, and confidence you need to move forward.

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