Mary Salisbury CDFA Virtual Meeting

Mary Salisbury

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®)

Divorce is overwhelming — emotionally, financially, and personally. I know this not only as a professional, but from lived experience.

After 26 years of marriage, I went through my own divorce. Even though I managed our family finances, the process was still confusing, stressful and expensive. What became clear to me — both personally and later professionally — was how often people go through divorce without the financial guidance they truly need.

That realization changed the direction of my career.

I am a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) and divorce mediator who focuses exclusively on the financial side of divorce. In 2016, I changed my wealth advisory practice to focus solely on divorce financial planning.

My Approach

Divorce is, at its core, a financial restructuring of a family’s life. The decisions made during this process can affect your security, lifestyle, and retirement for years to come.

I work with individuals as a financial advocate and with couples as a neutral financial professional and mediator. Many people assume an attorney will provide financial guidance during divorce. While attorneys are essential for legal matters, they are not trained financial planners. Without proper analysis, settlements are often based on short-term thinking rather than long-term reality.

I help clients understand questions like:

  • Can I afford to keep the house?
  • What happens when support ends?
  • How will this affect retirement?
  • Are these settlement terms truly sustainable?

Whether we work together for one consultation or throughout your entire divorce, my goal is the same: to providing education, analysis, and clarity so you can move forward with greater confidence and peace of mind.

Supporting Better Outcomes

When financial guidance is part of the divorce process, clients are better equipped to negotiate thoughtfully and avoid costly mistakes. This approach often results in:

  • More realistic and sustainable settlements
  • Lower overall divorce costs
  • Reduced emotional strain
  • Healthier post-divorce communication and co-parenting

This is why psychologists and therapists refer clients to my services.

If you’re looking for a less stressful, financially informed approach to divorce, I invite you to schedule a free introductory phone call and take the first step toward a more confident future.