Financial advisors for divorce in New Jersey
Which financial advisor should I talk to about divorce in New Jersey?
For divorce in New Jersey, talk to a fee-only planner who has modeled divorce settlements, ideally before you agree to one. They can show what each option leaves you with after tax and in ten years, which a lawyer usually won't. Records to start with include Tom Duffy of Jersey Shore Financial Advisors LLC, Claudia Mott of Epona Financial Solutions and Gordon Shearer of CRA Financial.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Tom Duffy Jersey Shore Financial Advisors LLC, Red Bank Holds the CDFA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
- Claudia Mott Epona Financial Solutions, Basking Ridge Holds the CDFA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Gordon Shearer CRA Financial, Northfield Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Harold Sasnowitz BCR Wealth Strategies, Clifton Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Edward Leach Highland Financial Advisors, LLC, Wayne Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
- Thomas Mullen Breakwater Capital Group, Paramus Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
How many fee-only financial advisors in New Jersey work on divorce?
The Wellspent public graph lists 26 fee-only advisors for divorce in New Jersey, at 12 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.
Where are fee-only advisors for divorce in New Jersey located?
Of the 26 fee-only advisors for divorce in New Jersey, 9 are in Northfield, followed by 3 in Red Bank and 3 in Haddonfield.
Plus 7 in other cities.
How do fee-only advisors for divorce in New Jersey charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors for divorce in New Jersey is a percentage of assets, used by 92% of the 26 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 27% charge by the hour and 19% charge fixed fees.
How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in New Jersey?
Fee-only financial advisors in New Jersey charge a median of $7,450 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 17 New Jersey firms.
How much does a one-time financial plan cost in New Jersey?
A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in New Jersey has a median price of $2,500. We found this across the published prices of 16 New Jersey firms.
What credentials should a financial advisor for divorce have?
For divorce, look for the CDFA and CFP. In New Jersey, 46% of the 26 advisors listed hold the CFP.
- CDFA8% in New Jersey
- The CDFA is the designation built for divorce finances.
- CFP46% in New Jersey
- The CFP covers the plan you'll live on afterward.
How do New Jersey advisors for divorce compare with the rest of the US?
27% of fee-only advisors for divorce in New Jersey charge by the hour, compared with 58% of the 949 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.
Dark bars are New Jersey. Light bars are all US advisors for divorce.
How does New Jersey divide property in a divorce?
New Jersey divides marital property by equitable distribution, which means what's fair rather than automatically half.
What should I ask a financial advisor about divorce in New Jersey?
- How many divorces have you worked on, and at what stage do you get involved?
- Will you compare settlement options after tax?
- How do you handle dividing retirement accounts?
- Do you work with my attorney, or only with me?
- How do New Jersey's property rules change what I should ask for?
How current is this list of fee-only advisors for divorce in New Jersey?
Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.
All 26 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Duffy | Jersey Shore Financial Advisors LLC | Red Bank | CFP, CDFA, MBA, CRPC | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee |
| Edward Leach | Highland Financial Advisors, LLC | Wayne | CEPA, CFP, MBA | Percentage of assets |
| Claudia Mott | Epona Financial Solutions | Basking Ridge | CDFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Gordon Shearer | CRA Financial | Northfield | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Jeffrey Hilliard | CRA Financial | Haddonfield | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Joseph McCaffrey | CRA Financial | Haddonfield | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Matthew Reynolds | CRA Financial | Northfield | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Philip Tompkins | CRA Financial | Northfield | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Robert Martin | CRA Financial | Haddonfield | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Peter D'Agati | Stembrook Asset Management | Jersey City | CFA | Percentage of assets |
| Jeffrey Hanson | Breakwater Capital Group | Paramus | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Thomas Mullen | Breakwater Capital Group | Paramus | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Donna Savastani | CRA Financial | Northfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Jarman Reilly | CRA Financial | Northfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Jennifer Colon | CRA Financial | Northfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| John Hughes | CRA Financial | Northfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Samantha Swiderski | CRA Financial | Northfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Thomas Kosinski | Stembrook Asset Management | Red Bank | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Thomas Reynolds | CRA Financial | Northfield | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Jesse Celeste Artistic Wealth was created for endowments, entrepreneurs, and pre-retirees/retirees who want custom tailored planning, a wealth partner who listens and acts in the best interest of the client. | Artistic Wealth | Red Bank | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Gregg Auerbach | Meadowbrook Advisors | Bedminster | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Harold Sasnowitz | BCR Wealth Strategies | Clifton | CFP | Percentage of assets |
| Abel Reyes | Rimac Capital | Bayonne | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Alexander MacKnight | Rimac Capital | Bayonne | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Charles Pouliot | Wealth Effects | West New York | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Gwen Gepfert | OakTree Financial Planning and Consulting | Basking Ridge | Not listed | Hourly |
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