What is Wife2CFO™?

In business, a chief financial officer (CFO) watches the bottom line. As the CFO of your life, you can step into that same role and work toward greater independence and long-term financial clarity.

The Wife2CFO™ program gives high-net-worth women navigating a divorce a place to learn about, organize, and think through their finances.

Shape

The Wife2CFO™ program includes:

  • Mentorship and coaching sessions

  • A support system that addresses how you think about your life and finances

  • A community of women navigating similar financial transitions

Learning Path

Wife2CFO™ Course: Financial Education for High-Net-Worth Women Navigating Divorce.

The Wife2CFO™ course offers knowledge, tools, and perspective that can help you oversee your financial life during and after divorce.

What the course covers:

A framework for viewing your full financial picture
Financial literacy concepts
A closer look at the financial “unknowns” that often surround divorce
Ways to recognize when something does not reflect your goals
Approaches for trading financial overwhelm for organization and forward momentum
Access to a supportive community of women navigating similar financial complexity
Direct instruction from a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®
Enroll Today

Enroll in this course to begin your journey.

Get Started

Watch a welcome message from Michelle Smith, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), explore the available resources, and learn how to get the most from your Wife2CFO™ experience.

Onboarding

Complete our optional questionnaire to help us better understand your experience and the topics that may be most relevant to you. After, schedule an optional onboarding session to meet the Wife2CFO™ team, learn how to navigate the program.

Building Your Financial Baseline

Learn a framework for organizing your finances, identifying what your life costs, and building a financial baseline that can support future planning decisions.

Hidden Risks

Identify and evaluate financial, personal, and digital risks that can arise during major life transitions, so you can approach decisions better informed and with your financial well-being in view.

Alpha Beta Soup

Learn common financial, tax, investment, and estate planning terms so you can follow the conversations around your divorce and approach decisions better informed.

Midpoint Check-In

Schedule an optional group check-in with Wife2CFO™ founder Michelle Smith to reflect on your progress, discuss key concepts, and keep building your financial knowledge after divorce.

The Measurable Cost of Behavior

Explore how behavioral biases, emotions, and inherited beliefs can influence financial decisions. Learn frameworks for making intentional choices that reflect your goals, values, and long-term priorities.

Timing's Impact On Your Net Worth

Learn how time in the market, volatility, and investment decisions can influence long-term financial outcomes and your confidence after divorce.

Your Portfolio As Your Partner

Learn to view your portfolio as a tool that can support your life, your goals, and your long-term priorities while you weigh growth, stability, and spending needs.

That's a Wrap - What's Next?

Reflect on what you've learned, revisit key concepts, and explore next steps for continuing your financial education after the course ends.

Your Wrap-Up Meeting

Celebrate your progress with an optional wrap-up session. Meet with Michelle Smith and our team to ask questions, reflect on key takeaways, and discuss your next steps.

Complete the Wife2CFO Program

Complete all of the modules to finish the course.

MEET YOUR CERTIFIED FINANCIAL DIVORCE SPECIALIST

MICHELLE SMITH

Michelle Smith is a managing partner and financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management, a fee-only, fiduciary, registered investment advisor with offices nationwide. 

With over 30 years of experience, she guides women on the financial complexities of high-net-worth divorce with empathy and precision. A divorce mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Michelle founded Wife2CFO™ as a financial literacy and education platform for divorcing and divorced women.

Wife2CFO™ Program Goals

The Wife2CFO course focuses on three areas:

01
Organization

Gather the essential financial information you need to get organized so you can work toward greater control of your financial life.

02
Clarity

Learn about money and investing through financial literacy concepts you can work through at your own pace.

03
Confidence

Pursue financial independence with a healthier, more productive way to think about your money and what it can do.

How to know if you’re ready to become the CFO of your life:

  • You handle the day-to-day household finances but have traditionally taken a back seat on long-term financial planning. You may feel overwhelmed, frozen, or stuck in a financial fog.

  • Retirement and healthcare questions often catch you unprepared. You may not have had a seat at the table for past financial decisions.

  • You carry responsibility for the well-being of your children and loved ones, and you believe taking charge of financial decisions, support, and long-term planning matters to their stability.

Why Your Divorce Calls for a Tailored Financial Strategy

Divorces involving significant wealth require more than general advice. Dividing complex assets and weighing long-term tax implications call for a focused, experienced team. Michelle created Wife2CFO™ specifically for these situations. Our advisors work with clients on high-net-worth divorce planning and can help you think through each decision.

FAQ's About the Wife2CFO Program

  • What is the Wife2CFO™ program?

    Wife2CFO™ is a guided wealth management program for high-net-worth women navigating divorce. It offers structure, education, and support as you work toward clarity and greater control during a major life transition.

  • Who is the Wife2CFO™ program designed for?

    This program serves women facing the financial and emotional challenges of divorce, especially those managing high-net-worth settlements or complex assets. It fits women who want education and a structured support system.

  • What does the program include?

    Wife2CFO™ includes financial mentorship, education drawn from Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® training, and a community of women working toward financial clarity. You’ll also receive tools that can help you organize, plan for, and manage your wealth.

  • Why is financial planning after divorce so important?

    Divorce often brings new responsibilities and financial decisions. A personalized plan may help you understand your assets, recognize common pitfalls, and rebuild with purpose. The Wife2CFO™ course covers the concepts behind that planning so you can approach the role better informed.



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Wife2CFO™ is a branded initiative of Savant Wealth Management. Investment and financial planning services are provided by Savant Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Adviser. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice. Please consult qualified professionals for advice specific to your situation. Please visit wife2cfo.com for more information.