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“When I decided to get my CDFA® credential I was passionate about building a divorce niche with my financial planning business. Like you, I was disappointed to pass the final test and realize I was nowhere NEAR ready to take my first client. I looked for additional training and came up empty. I felt lost, stuck, and frustrated.”

If I Can Do It, So Can You!

I believe that the reason the CDFA® credential is not recognized universally is that not enough of us are doing the work and I assume it’s for the same reasons that I had when I passed that last test. I felt lost and overwhelmed and had no idea what to do next. It’s now my mission to help as many CDFA® holders as possible follow their dreams of making a difference for the families going through this difficult transition.

With much trial and error, I used my previous experiences as a business owner to map out a strategy and dive in head first to my new adventures in divorce. Eighteen months later I was averaging 5 cases a month and now run a very successful practice in Phoenix, AZ with 12-20 active cases going at any given point in time.

I’m a personal development junkie, a trained coach, and a serial entrepreneur and I assure you that with my help, you CAN have a successful divorce practice exactly the way you’ve envisioned. Let me show you the way to making a difference, playing a bigger game, and making a bigger contribution.

Meet Nancy Hetrick

Nancy founded Smarter Divorce Solutions in 2011 after going through her own less-than-optimal divorce. Nancy has been a financial advisor and planner since 1999. The majority of her career was with Charles Schwab in their Private Client division until she went independent in 2011 where she continues to provide full-service financial planning and investment management in addition to the divorce services as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst at Smarter Divorce Solutions. In 2016, Nancy founded the Divorce Financial Planner Training Center to offer continuing education to CDFA® holders everywhere.

Nancy is a Master Analyst in Financial Forensics, (MAFF™), a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), a Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC) and a trained mediator. Nancy was the Finance Director for the National Association of Women Business Owners,2014 and 2015, the 2015 NAWBO Business Owner of the Year, the 2014 Finalist in the BBB Business Ethics Awards, was on the 2014 National Board of Advisors for the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and is a frequent volunteer for the Fresh Start Foundation for Women.

She has published articles in Huffington Post, DivorcedMoms.com, was the featured advisor in Morningstar Magazine, is the author of Divorce Is Not For Dummies, How To Cover Your Assets and a contributing author in Stress Free Divorce Volume 2, Conversations With Leading Divorce Professionals.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, riding her motorcycle, and spending time with her four children and three grandchildren.

Meet Nancy Hetrick

Nancy founded Smarter Divorce Solutions in 2011 after going through her own less-than-optimal divorce. Nancy has been a financial advisor and planner since 1999. The majority of her career was with Charles Schwab in their Private Client division until she went independent in 2011 where she continues to provide full-service financial planning and investment management in addition to the divorce services as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst at Smarter Divorce Solutions. In 2016, Nancy founded the Divorce Financial Planner Training Center to offer continuing education to CDFA® holders everywhere.

Nancy is a Master Analyst in Financial Forensics, (MAFF™), a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), a Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC) and a trained mediator. Nancy was the Finance Director for the National Association of Women Business Owners,2014 and 2015, the 2015 NAWBO Business Owner of the Year, the 2014 Finalist in the BBB Business Ethics Awards, was on the 2014 National Board of Advisors for the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and is a frequent volunteer for the Fresh Start Foundation for Women.

She has published articles in Huffington Post, DivorcedMoms.com, was the featured advisor in Morningstar Magazine, is the author of Divorce Is Not For Dummies, How To Cover Your Assets and a contributing author in Stress Free Divorce Volume 2, Conversations With Leading Divorce Professionals.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, riding her motorcycle, and spending time with her four children and three grandchildren.

In The Trenches

Listen, there is no silver bullet or magic pill to a successful practice. It takes hard work, dedication, and determination to keep going when you feel like quitting. Anything worth doing is worth investing real time and energy into for the rewards that will result. If you’re on a mission to make a difference, there’s no time to waste.

Your time is NOW!

You’ve already invested in a credential – don’t let it get dusty on the shelf. Call me today to discuss your thoughts and see if you’re a good fit for my program. What are you waiting for?

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