A team truly invested in your dreams and financial future
Your financial wellbeing is our top priority. Meet our team dedicated to helping independent women like you to retire with confidence and clarity.
“My clients are my family, I empathize with their concerns, focus on their values, and ensure that we are aligned”
Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA®
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.
Hazel founded Align Financial Solutions, not just as a business venture, but as a lifeline for women like her—accomplished, driven, but burdened by the relentless pursuit of financial security. Her mission became clear: to empower these superwomen to take control of their finances, to break free from the cycle of fear and exhaustion, and to live lives of abundance!
Through Align Financial Solutions, Hazel offers not just financial guidance, but a pathway to liberation—a chance for women to rewrite their narratives, reclaim their power, and build the lives they truly desire. Because every woman deserves to be the heroine of her own story, free from the shackles of financial insecurity.
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Our Team Members
Nicole Pittman
Administrative Assistant
Nicole Pittman grew up in Charlotte, NC, and is all about giving back and making a difference. Married for sixteen years, she and her husband serve as Youth Pastors, where she’s often found volunteering, organizing events, and supporting her community. Nicole loves to travel and values every moment with family and friends.
With an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Medical Assisting from Kings College, Nicole spent six years in healthcare before moving to law enforcement as a Police Telecommunicator and Trainer for twelve years. Now, with four years in financial services, she brings her dedication and warmth to our mission, empowering others to live their best financial lives.
Meet Our Support Squad
Rob
A founding force behind Align Financial Solutions, he has supported my vision from day one, fully committed to our mission of empowering women to live their best lives.
He is also our go-to tech specialist.
Elsa (AKA Victoria)
Our little burst of joy and inspiration, Elsa empowers our team and clients daily with her confidence and zest for life. Her boundless imagination reminds us to bring a little extra sparkle to everything we do.
BB
BB takes his job seriously: Brightening everyone’s day with his irresistible fluff and boundless charm. Known for his pillowy presence, he brings a much-needed dose of calm and joy to the office.
Soso
Soso keeps us on our toes—the ultimate push-and-pull girl! Just when we think we can relax, she shakes things up with her fearless, silly-goose energy. A little daredevil and Elsa (AKA Victoria)’s mini-me, she brings the perfect mix of charm, mischief, and joy to our team. She’s our daily reminder to stay sharp, embrace the unexpected, and always keep a sense of humor!