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Donna M. Cheswick

Donna M. Cheswick is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Financial Advisor, and Shareholder at Medallion Wealth Management in Sewickley, Pennsylvania.

With 30 years of experience, Donna provides objective financial guidance and unbiased investment advice to individual and institutional investors. She takes a personal approach to understand the financial goals and the lifestyle needs of each of her clients to provide full-service long-term financial solutions and to educate clients on the complexities of the financial world. Donna has been a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) since 2008; in that role, she helps clients and their attorneys better understand the financial complexities surrounding divorce and forecasts the long-term effects of alternative settlement proposals. She is also trained in divorce collaboration.

Donna presents seminars/workshops on a variety of topics relating to finance and divorce. She writes articles that have been featured in local and national print and online publications and radio. Donna facilitates and teaches monthly Divorce Workshops for Women and is a guest speaker for local DivorceCare groups.

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The Importance of Financial Disclosure in Divorce

As is often the case in divorce, one spouse may not have a complete knowledge of the marital financial situation.  Before productive settlement discussions can occur, both parties must be on the same page and have full financial disclosure regarding all the property and debt they acquired during the marriage. Agreeing to a property settlement […]

6 Crucial Pieces of Financial Information Your Tax Return Can Reveal

When divorce is on the horizon, it becomes necessary to compile a list of marital property (assets and debts) and supporting documentation as early in the process as possible. But many people have difficulty locating the necessary information. Tax returns are a good place to start when trying to verify sources of income, and to […]

Top 5 Books to Read When Contemplating Divorce

I talk with many individuals who are struggling with the decision to divorce. It can be downright difficult to decide what direction to take, especially for those who have been married for decades. There can be a host of circumstances in the relationship that cause difficulty in deciding how to proceed. Some feel guilty leaving […]

4 Steps To Take When Divorce Is Inevitable

If you believe that your marriage is on the rocks, or that your spouse is planning a divorce, it is essential to have a plan to protect yourself and make sure your family and your future will be secure. First, get your emotions in check, and curb your impulsive reactions so that you can properly […]

How to Choose a Divorce Attorney

In order to choose a good family law attorney, a large part of your introductory interview will involve asking questions about their expertise, fees, and philosophy. Like many, you may find the idea of questioning a highly-trained professional intimidating.  When interviewing a divorce attorney, don’t be apprehensive or nervous, or worry that you’re insulting them by […]

7 Ways to Keep Costs Down During Divorce

Divorce has a way of pulling the rug out from under you, even if you are the one who initiated the divorce. The adversarial nature can cause the process to be extremely expensive, and there are usually no “winners” in divorce. Splitting one household into two only multiplies the cost. However, education, planning and rational […]

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