BKD Wealth Advisors’ Gretchen Cliburn receives Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ Designation

Oct. 4, 2012 - PRLog -- SPRINGFIELD, MO. – Jack Thurman, president of BKD Wealth Advisors, LLC, is pleased to announce that Gretchen Cliburn, managing advisor with BKD Wealth Advisors, has received the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA™) designation.

A CDFA™ works with clients individually or as couples, helping them navigate the financial reality of their individual divorce situation.  Developing comprehensive insight of the short and long-term financial effects of divorce can save time, money and distress, especially if the process is conducted in the legal proceedings.

“Gretchen’s wealth management experience combined with this specialized education allows her to provide to families exceptionally valuable service in the midst of very stressful situations,” Thurman said.

Gretchen also holds the designation of Certified Financial Planner™ and has been an advisor for 16 years, providing financial and estate planning services to high-net-worth families.  

BKD Wealth Advisors has five Midwestern offices, managing and consulting on more than $2 billion for affluent/ultra-affluent families and institutions.

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