Melissa Murphy Pavone, CFP, CDFA

Melissa Murphy Pavone, CFP®, CDFA® is the founder of Mindful Divorce Partners, where she helps individuals and couples navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and compassion. As a Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Melissa brings a rare blend of financial expertise and emotional intelligence to one of life’s most challenging transitions.

With over a decade of experience, Melissa specializes in collaborative divorce, working closely with attorneys, mediators, and mental health professionals to create fair, forward-thinking solutions that reduce conflict and protect long-term financial well-being. Her mission is to simplify the financial aspects of divorce and ensure her clients feel empowered—not overwhelmed—throughout the process.

Known for her warm, practical approach, Melissa supports clients with everything from asset division and tax strategies to retirement planning and post-divorce financial independence. She believes a peaceful divorce is possible when the right team is in place—and she's passionate about helping her clients build that team.

Based on Long Island and working with clients nationwide, Melissa also speaks and writes frequently on divorce planning, financial empowerment, and intentional living after separation.