Fernalld Achieves Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®
Utica, NY, March 11, 2025 – Strategic Financial Services, Inc. (“Strategic”), a leading independent wealth management firm based in Central New York, is pleased to announce that Senior Advisor and Partner, Melissa Fernalld has completed a specialized educational program in professional divorce analysis and is now a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®).
A CDFA® assists clients, whether individually or as couples, in navigating the financial aspects of their divorce. By developing a comprehensive understanding of both the short-term and long-term financial implications of divorce, a CDFA® can significantly reduce the time, cost, and stress involved, especially when engaged early in the legal process. The IDFA™ educates CDFAs®, including financial planners, accountants, and lawyers, to determine the financial needs and outcomes for divorcing couples.
“I am honored to have received my Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designation. This certification allows me to provide our clients and community with the specialized financial guidance they need during one of life’s most challenging transitions. At Strategic, we understand that divorce is not just a legal process but an emotional journey. Our goal is to be a trusted friend and partner, helping you navigate the financial complexities with compassion, confidence, and clarity. Together, we can ensure that you make informed decisions that secure your financial future.”
For more information about Strategic Financial Services, Inc., please visit www.investstrategic.com.
About Strategic Financial Services
In business since 1979, Strategic has a team of over 37 wealth management and retirement plan professionals, servicing more than 1,200 clients and managing more than $2.3 billion in assets. Areas of focus include Investment Management, Financial Planning and Corporate Retirement Plans.
Headquartered in Utica, NY with satellite offices in Rochester, Syracuse, Rome, Litte Falls, and West Palm Beach, FL. Strategic is an established wealth management firm and regional leader in the investment industry. While successfully growing from established roots, it continues to expand its geographic footprint and influence across the northeast and throughout the United States.
About The Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts™ (IDFA™)
Founded in 1993, IDFA™ currently has more than 2,000 CDFAs across the United States and Canada. The number of professionals receiving the CDFA® designation continues to grow at nearly 15% each year. The designation and this niche industry are expanding rapidly as more people across the country search for alternative divorce processes – from collaborative law to mediation – rather than litigating their case using lawyers as their only line of defense. For more information about IDFA™ or the CDFA® designation, visit www.institutedfa.com
