Join Paulette and Hazel for this conversation about Divorce Finances.






About Hazel:


Hazel Secco is the founder and CEO of Align Financial Solutions, LLC. She brings over a decade of financial industry experience with a passion for advocating women’s financial wellness as a CFP and a CDFA. Hazel's mission is to empower women through education, enabling them to make informed decisions with confidence and clarity.






Chapters






00:00


Introduction and Overview


01:19


Definition of a CDFA


02:08


Difference between a CDFA and a CPA


03:17


Different Financial Professionals in Divorce


04:13


Choosing Financial Professionals in Divorce


05:10


Challenges for Female Financial Planners


06:35


Establishing a New Financial Life After Divorce


07:00


Equitable Division of Marital Assets


07:29


Different Laws for Equitable Division


08:23


Personal Money Stories


09:12


The Importance of Financial Documentation


10:09


Personal Motivation for Helping People with Money


11:14


The Journey to Becoming a Financial Advisor


12:08


The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Money Attitudes


13:05


Transitioning to Helping Women Through Divorce


15:09


The Importance of Money Education in Divorce


16:06


Understanding Risk and Gambling


17:31


The Mystery of CDFA Designation


20:16


The Lack of Awareness about CDFAs


21:41


The Importance of Finding the Right Financial Professional


22:41


Creating Different Financial Scenarios


24:08


The Complexity of Financial Affidavits


25:05


The Importance of Organizing Finances


26:05


The Consequences of Incorrect Financial Information


27:13


The Challenges of Filling Out Financial Affidavits


28:08


The Emotional Attachment to the Marital Home


29:08


Creating Scenarios for Financial Decision-Making


30:05


Considering Financial Goals and Priorities


32:18


The Emotional Decision-Making Process


34:00


The Importance of a Holistic Financial Approach


35:19


The Role of Real Estate and Mortgage Experts


36:23


The Impact of Debt in Divorce


37:17


The Takeaway: Finding the Right Financial Professional

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