"I really appreciate the time spent with you. I think you have so much to offer in this world of divorce planning, which I think may need a better name in the future, since it's more about self reliance planning, especially for women."
Deborah T., Lincolnshire

"I wanted to thank you for your perserverance in getting us to a signed agreement... Maybe you could recommend a good therapist for [my wife]... she seemed to listen to you and value your opinion... I would be happy to be a reference for you and your practice. "
Wesley N, Marengo

"I feel so glad to have you on my 'team' so to speak. I can see that you really know what you're doing. I'm already passing out your name to people I know."
Blair, Oak Park

"Thanks again for all your help and for being such a compassionate sounding board. Your "many hats" suit you well."
Pam R, Lindenhurst

"Thank you again for your help throughout this ordeal, to have your knowledge and support was invaluable!"
Judi C, Buffalo Grove

"THANKS FOR HELPING US OUT LAST NIGHT. YOU ARE A "KEEPER"!!!!!"
Michelle S, Long Grove, mediation client

"I want to thank you again for your honesty and integrity and for helping me in selecting an attorney."
Jerry R, Franklin Park

"I am so glad we have met. You have given me a ray of hope."
Joan F., Wheeling

"YES.....This is exactly what I need. Thank you for SO MUCH for helping me!!!!!!"
Lynda N, Lake Zurich

"You have a strong following of people who speak highly of your services and professionalism."
Sue Dobbe, public relations, McHenry, IL

Letter from Indian Trails Public Library:
"Dear Sara,
Thank you so much for presenting the program "Gaining Financial Control of Your Divorce." You were interesting, knowledgeable and a delight to listen to. You did a fantastic job. As patrons left, they told me how much they enjoyed the presentation. This program was very special and you have our deepest appreciation.
Sincerely,
Michelle Shapiro
Program and Special Events Coordinator

"Too bad I didn't find you before my fiancee's divorce was final. Thanks for your answers."
Cheryl F, by email

"Hi Sara,
How are you? I spoke to you a while back and you were so generous with your time. I want you to know how much I appreciate your help.
I will soon be a single mom and I will most definitely need someone knowledgeable about budgets, taxes and making money "grow with the flow" :)
YOU are that person for me and I will be in touch with you.
Again, thank you for being so helpful.
Regards,
Vicki B

"It has been a real pleasure working with you this past year... you are one of our most successful CDFAs and after getting to know you, I can see why."
Kathy Roberts, CFP, CDFA, President of the Association of Illinois Divorce Financial Professionals

"I'm just so thrilled, you've been phenomenal! It made a big difference with [my attorney]. I cannot tell you what having you to help me meant to me. It made an enormous difference! Thanks! Keep doing what you're doing - we need someone like you!"
Lori M, Barrington

"I found your analysis of (name withheld)'s income extremely helpful, and I believe your conclusions regarding his income are in the ballpark."
Lois G, Wash. DC

"You had the ears to hear me when no one else would." You were wonderful to me. Women need to know about you and how you can help them in numerous ways... Spread the positive word!!!
Vicki B

"If you ever helped anybody, you sure helped me."

"Without you I would not have made it through this."

"You're like the daughter I never had."

"You are the most wonderful thing that happened to us."

"There's been a tremendous change in [my wife's] personality since she met you. She's more relaxed ... much happier. It makes living a whole lot nicer."

"I had a great day yesterday after our meeting. Felt like you were doing just what you could: tieing all the financial pieces together and filling in holes! And I kept replaying the wisdom of putting the expense and effort into going into the frontside of divorce instead of wasting expenses and efforts trying to pull things together at the backside of the process."

"I [share] that you added a lot of fresh thought and clarity and indeed strength yesterday to this tiresome process. Thanks."

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