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Honored to Be Recognized as a Highly Rated Financial Advisor

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® I am truly honored to share some personal news: I have been…

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Why a Fee-Only Financial Advisor is a Key Partner for Independent Women

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® You’re a driven, independent woman, navigating a career, building wealth, and making…

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What’s a NAPFA Advisor? (And Why We Chose This Path for You)

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® If you’ve been scrolling through financial blogs or catching snippets of money…

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2026 Tax and Financial Planning Numbers: A Practical Guide for the New Year

Think of this as a simple guide you can keep nearby as you organize your finances for the…
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Tidy Up Your Finances: A One-Hour Money Cleanup Checklist for Busy Women

You don’t need a weekend retreat or a perfectly color-coded spreadsheet to feel more in control of your…
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Scarcity vs. Security: What’s Actually Holding You Back from Feeling Financially Free?

Many high-achieving women feel financially “stuck,” even when the numbers on paper tell a different story. The issue…
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What is Tax Planning Anyway? 

How Effective Tax Planning Can Help Your Retirement Income By Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® Planning for…

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Use These 6 Tips to Close the Year with Financial Clarity (And Strategy)

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® As the year begins to wind down, it’s natural to pause and…

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Tracking Your Financial Health: 5 Numbers Every Woman Should Know (Even If You’re Not a Spreadsheet Person)

You don’t need to be a spreadsheet person to understand your financial health; just keep an eye on…
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The Complete Guide to Meta Employee Benefits

Each fall, Meta holds its annual open enrollment period. This is your opportunity to review your benefits, make…
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5 Strategies to Maximize Your ESPP Benefits as a Woman Leader in 2025

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Introduction As a woman executive in a Fortune 500 company, you face…

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Understanding AMT: What Women Leaders with ISOs Need to Know

It’s exciting to see more women building wealth through ownership, not just income. But with that opportunity comes…
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