Financial Advisors for Independent Women
We are passionate about helping independent women like you gain control of their finances and live the lives they truly want.
During the interview with the Founder of Align Financial Solutions, Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ®
We are advocates for women’s financial and mental well-being. Unfortunately, there’s still significant stigma surrounding women’s financial and mental health that demands our utmost attention now.
Meet Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA®, Founder and CEO
From a young age, Hazel learned the weight of financial instability, the burden of uncertainty looming over her family due to her father’s gambling addiction. It shaped her worldview, fueling her obsession with securing stability and avoiding the specter of homelessness, which felt uncomfortably close.
Fresh out of college, Hazel dove headfirst into the world of finance, hustling relentlessly as a financial advisor. Money poured in, and accolades followed, but the true cost began to reveal itself. She was in a constant battle with panic attacks and debilitating anxiety, signaling that the life she was living was unsustainable.
At 27, Hazel reached a breaking point. Despite the facade of success from seemingly having everything—being married and owning a home at a young age—she found herself trapped in a constant fear of losing it all, a haunting echo of childhood financial trauma. But in the moment of despair, she found clarity and determination.
That’s when Align Financial Solutions was born—not just as a business, but as a mission to help women like her: accomplished, driven, and often weighed down by the constant pursuit of financial security. Hazel’s goal became simple: to support these incredible women in taking control of their finances, letting go of fear, and embracing a life of abundance.
Through Align Financial Solutions, Hazel offers more than financial advice. She offers a way for women to reclaim their power, rewrite their money stories, and live the lives they’ve always wanted. Because every woman deserves to be the hero of her own story, free from worry and overwhelm.
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Our Approach
- Behavioral Finance Coaching is all about helping you understand the money habits and biases that may be influencing your financial decisions. By focusing on these behaviors, we can work together to break through patterns that might be slowing down your wealth growth. It’s about giving you the tools and awareness to make more confident, informed choices with your money—so you can keep moving forward toward your financial goals.
- Empower Through Education: Empower Through Education: We believe that knowledge is power. That’s why we’re dedicated to giving our clients the information and guidance they need to make smart, confident decisions about their money.
- Proactive Listening: We know how important it is to feel truly heard, especially during life’s big transitions. That’s why we focus on listening carefully and being there for you as your advocate. As financial planners for independent women, we understand the unique challenges you face, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Understand the CFP® Difference
Not all financial advisors are the same. CFP® professionals have demonstrated their mastery of financial planning through rigorous education, testing, and experience requirements. They are committed to a fiduciary standard of care, meaning they are legally obligated to act in their clients’ best interests.
Additionally, this designation requires ongoing education, ensuring that CFP® professionals are up-to-date on the latest financial planning strategies and industry regulations. With a CFP® professional, you can benefit from their experience, knowledge, and personalized advice to help achieve your financial goals.
Learn more about our commitment to putting clients’ interests first as a CFP®. Contact us to learn more about Financial Planning done for Women by Women.
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