Divorce Financial Planning

What is a CDFA®?
A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA®) is one who specializes in the financial issues surrounding divorce. The role of a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ is to assist the client and their attorney about how the financial decision made today will impact the client in the future. A CDFA® uses his or her knowledge of tax law, asset distribution, and financial planning to achieve an equitable, often agreeable, settlement.
How do our CDFA®’s work at Beacon Pointe?
We provide an alternative way to help make the divorce process simpler, more affordable, and equitable to all parties involved. We work as a financial neutral with attorneys, therapists and mediators as an extra layer of representation and support. We work with you to see the impact and affordability of your proposed settlement.
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| Beacon Pointe CDFA® | Attorney | Mediator | |
| Financial Guidance | x | x | |
| Family Preservation | x | x | |
| Tax Planning | x | ||
| Financial Plan | x | ||
| Avoid Courtroom | x | x | |
| Document Preparation | x | x | x |
Meet Our Team of Certified Divorce Financial Analysts™ (CDFA®)
Alisa Garnek, CFP®, CDFA®, IRMAACP, MSTFP, NSSA®
Associate Director, Financial Planning
Allison Kvikstad, CFP®, CDFA®
Partner, Managing Director
Andrew Hoang, CDFA®, CFP®
Director of Financial Planning
Callie Renner, CDFA®, CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Cassandra Thornock, CDFA®, CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Courtney McCutchan, CDFA®, CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Hal Smith, CDFA®, LTCP, NSSA
Senior Wealth Advisor
Janet Rhodes Friedman, CFP®, CDFA®
Senior Wealth Advisor
Jessie Schlanderer, CDFA®
Wealth Advisor
Jill Steinberg, CDFA®, MBA
Partner, Managing Director
Julie Johnson, CDFA®
Senior Wealth Advisor
Kate Fries, CFP®, CDFA®
Partner, Managing Director
Leigh Bivings, PhD, CDFA®, CFP®
Partner, Managing Director
Lesley Cannan, CFP®, CPWA®, AIF®, CDFA®
Partner, Managing Director
Lexi Schmidt, CDFA®
Wealth Advisor
Melisa Dobraca Iacono, CDFA®
Wealth Advisor
Melissa Gerckens, CDFA®, CFP®
Wealth Advisor
Merriweather Mulé, CDFA®, CFP®, FCEP
Senior Wealth Advisor
Tori O’Neill Shadaia, ChFC®, CDFA®
Wealth Advisor
A Holistic Approach to Taking Care of You
Why Work with Beacon Pointe Advisors?
Empowering You
Financial independence can be a liberating experience. But if you’ve ever thought to yourself, I should really know more about my finances, or, There is just too much to know and I don’t know where to start, our book and our other resources can help you get your financial foundation in place.
Connect with us today
Start your next chapter with clarity and confidence. We can help you navigate the financial complexities of divorce and plan for your future.
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