I’m Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA®, founder of Align Financial Solutions, a fee-only fiduciary financial planning and investment management firm based in Hoboken, NJ, serving clients virtually nationwide. I work with women taking the lead in their financial lives, mainly in their 40s, 50s, and 60s: - Single professional women, who have built their savings on their own and want a plan for retirement - Widows, managing financial decisions after the loss of a spouse - Women after divorce, who are rebuilding a retirement plan around a new financial picture - Women nearing retirement, deciding when to stop working, how to draw income, and which pension and Social Security choices to make - Professional women with equity compensation, deciding what to do with RSUs, stock options, and company stock My commitment to women’s financial security is both professional and personal. I grew up watching my mother and grandmother, two independent women, work hard and manage carefully while still carrying financial anxiety. Their experiences shaped my lifelong advocacy for women who carry the financial decisions alone, and my belief that you deserve clear advice and a financial partner who listens. At Align, we connect retirement, investments, tax planning, equity compensation, and estate planning coordination into one coordinated plan. We help you put that plan into practice and revisit it as your life changes. I explain the details in plain English, show you the trade-offs, and welcome your questions, so you understand what we recommend and why. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me with my husband and our two daughters, recording my podcast, Align Your Retirement, or speaking to help more women make informed decisions about their futures.