Ivy H Menchel

Each individual, each family is unique and so are their financial circumstances.  My team and I are dedicated to helping divorcing clients make sound financial decisions today that serve them well into the future.  We strive to bring confidence and financial independence to those facing this life-changing event.

My career as a financial professional began in 1993 at a premier financial services firm. Today my divorce financial analysis practice focuses on the objectives, needs and goals of clients; always beginning with a thorough understanding of their specific situation; committed to bringing creative options to clients for their financial issues; and a strong belief in advisor collaboration.

“Finding Harmony in the Economics of Divorce” is truly the goal.

I work with divorcing clients, as well as matrimonial attorneys and mediators to address the financial issues of divorce and assess their options for fair and equitable settlements. My divorce financial analysis expertise and software can determine the short and long-term impact of various divorce settlement options, supporting and educating my clients, and their advisors, through the entire divorce process. I am trained in mediation and though I do not practice mediation, these skills are utilized in collaborative, litigated and mediated cases. Education and knowledge will better assist divorcing clients as they negotiate their financial future and transition to the next phase of their life!

I earned my BA in Psychology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. I am a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner and a CERTIFIED DIVORCE FINANCIAL ANALYST®. I have been a guest speaker on television and radio talk shows and have been the presenter at many workshops. Currently I am a member of the Financial Planning Association, Association of Divorce Financial Planners, New York Association of Collaborative Professionals, International Association of Collaborative Professionals, Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, New York Women in Film and Television and New York Business Forum.

Specialties:Divorce Financial Analysis, Divorce Financial Planning, Lifestyle Analysis,
Divorce Planning - fair and equitable settlements/tax strategies,
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