Trader Talk How women are rewriting the rules of wealth
Oct 29, 2025
Jennifer Ridley Hansen, a CFP and CDFA with 25+ years in wealth planning and private banking, explains trends reshaping financial control. She covers divorce financial modeling, sustaining long-term settlements, retirement-account splits, the rise of gray divorce, and using donor-advised funds to build multi-generational giving and legacy planning.
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Stability Is The Quiet Flex
- Financial stability is more valuable than flashy wealth because it buys peace of mind during shocks.
- Kenny Polcari defines stability as savings, living below means, steady investing, and proper insurance.
Concrete Steps To Build Resilience
- Save six months of expenses and invest 15–20% of your income to build resilience.
- Live below your means, avoid lifestyle creep, and prioritize paying yourself first.
Joining Clients' Divorce Teams
- Jennifer Ridley Hansen described her CDFA role as joining the client's divorce team to run settlement numbers.
- She emphasized clients often don't think straight during divorce and need coordinated support from advisors.