Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) professionals Certification Success Stories

Onward. Upward.

A number of Divorce Financial Analyst professional candidates who have successfully passed their CDFA exams have gone on to achieve tremendous successes. It is our pleasure to introduce you to a few of them now.

Danielle Darling:

“Too often, people make emotional or rushed financial decisions during divorce and it can cost them dearly. I chose the CDFA® designation because I wanted to offer more than just generic advice. This training equips me to walk clients through the financial side of divorce with clarity and confidence. It’s not just about numbers it’s about protecting people from being shortchanged, and helping them feel empowered during one of life’s hardest transitions.”

“I’ll never forget a recent client a woman overwhelmed by the process, unsure of her financial future. Through patient education, budgeting support, and scenario planning, I helped her go from fearful to financially confident. She walked away with a fair settlement and a solid plan for moving forward. That’s the power of the CDFA® designation. It gives us the tools to truly make a difference.”

- Danielle Darling, CDFA®, Financial Advisor, LPL Financial

Nancy Hetrick:

"My CDFA Designation has become the primary focus of my business. I actually exited my financial planning practice and now focus 100% on assisting parties going through a divorce. Since I gained my credential in 2011, my divorce revenues have multiplied by10X. Like so many of us, my own divorce experience compelled me to help others go through a divorce in a better way. If this work is calling you, listen to that call! There are millions and millions of couples in this country that desperately need our help. I highly encourage those that feel the calling to dive in with both feet and make it the primary focus of their business. For financial advisors, these clients will roll through to the wealth practice in a much more predictable AUM increase each year than if you were marketing in the traditional way. Go big!"

- Nancy Hetrick, CDFA®, CEO & Founder, Smarter Divorce Solutions

Jen Schimbeno:

"The CDFA designation has been helpful in multiple ways. First and foremost, I feel like I am much more equipped to assist clients and have a greater depth of knowledge to guide them through the divorce transition. Additionally, I have gained additional credibility with local and national attorneys. This has been crucial in my ability to set myself apart from other advisors who do not have the CDFA credential. You will not regret obtaining this designation, The amount of support you can provide to clients is profound. With the amount of divorce in our country, we owe it to our communities to bring this knowledge to our local marketplaces. I chose IDFA because they have a great reputation and their staff is incredibly helpful throughout the process."

- Jen Schimbeno, Co-Founder, Parent Team

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