Bryan Koslow to Present at Financial Planning Association Meeting in Hamilton, NJ

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarus Financial, Inc., a NJ-based Financial Planning Firm, is pleased to announce that Bryan Koslow, MBA, CFP^®, CPA, PFS, CDFA™, will be speaking at the Financial Planning Association of New Jersey's regional meeting on November 20, 2013 in Hamilton, NJ.  Koslow will be co-presenting with Family & Estate Attorney Gabrielle Strich of the Strich Law Firm.

The presentation, entitled "My Clients Are Divorcing. Now What!" will cover:

• The pros and cons of mediation, Collaborative Divorce and litigation and when each style will and won't work
• What is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst ("CDFA™") and what role do they play in the divorce process
• Why a financial advisor may want to step to the side when their clients are getting divorced
• Common mistakes that financial advisors make when clients divorce

Several forms of alternative dispute resolution have emerged in family law to reduce the cost and strain that occurs with litigation.  Mediation, the most well known, is a process whereby the parties seek to come to an agreement with the assistance of a trained mediator.  In New Jersey, a mediator need not necessarily be an attorney and is not permitted to provide legal advice to either client.  It is often recommended that each client consult with or retain their own attorney to ensure that the mediated agreement meets their wishes and sufficiently protects their rights.

In addition to mediation, clients in increasing numbers are turning to Collaborative Divorce.  Similar to mediation, the majority of the Collaborative Divorce process takes place outside of the courts.  Each party retains a collaboratively trained attorney and signs a participation agreement stipulating the terms of the collaborative process.  Notably, if the collaborative process breaks down and litigation ensues, each party must retain new legal representation.  The collaborative process leverages financial specialists such as CDFAs, CFPs^®, CPAs to facilitate the financial components of a property settlement agreement and mental health professionals to address the emotional and psychological issues that often play a role in the divorce process.  New Jersey's legislature is currently considering adoption of the Uniform Collaborative Law Act ("UCLA").  For more information on Collaborative Divorce, visit: http://www.njcollaborativeprofessionals.com.

About Clarus Financial

Clarus Financial, Inc. was formed in 2013 by Bryan Koslow - a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER^™  professional and CPA.  Clarus Financial provides access to personalized financial planning and advice to individuals and business owners in the areas of investments, retirement planning, estate planning, and insurance. Located at 197 Route 18S, Suite 260S, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.  Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network^®, Member FINRA/SIPC, a registered investment advisor. Fixed insurance products and services offered through Clarus Financial, Inc.  For more information, please visit www.ClarusFinancialInc.com.

Contact:
Bryan Koslow
732-325-0456
[email protected]

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