Episode description
Episode description
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