Cynthia L Zagorski, CDFA™, CFP®, CPA
(Financial Professional/Mediator)
Cynthia Zagorski works with couples and individuals on the financial aspects of the divorce process. She developed her understanding of the tax, budgeting, cash flow, retirement, spousal support, child support, and property division issues, that arise in the process, through her work as a licensed CPA and CFP over the past 17 years. Her previous experience as a mental health professional, in the early years of her work life, makes her a valuable member of the collaborative team.
Cynthia is also a trainer specializing in the role of the financial neutral.
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| Firm/BusinessName: |
May & Barnhard, PC |
| Address(es): |
4840 Cordell Ave.
Bethesda MD 20814 USA
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| Phone: |
301-656-5794 x24 |
| Fax: |
301-656-4310 |
| Email: |
CZAGORSKI@MAY-BARNHARD.COM |
| Website: |
http://WWW.MAY-BARNHARD.COM |
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| Professional Activities |
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I am active in three of the regional practice groups, so that I can more easily be a resource to my clients who live and work in MD, VA and DC. I have worked on committees that focus on professional education, membership issues, and training issues. As a licensed CPA and CFP, I am also a member of the Maryland Society of Accountants, the Financial Planning Association, the MD Association of Certified Public Accountants, and the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts.
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| Professional Licenses |
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CPA
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| General Comments |
| Financial analysis related to divorce is my expertise. The collaborative process, as the method of choice for obtaining durable agreements, recognizing the interests of the parties and their children, (if any) is my passion. With substantial experience in the collaborative process, I am also involved in training collaborative professionals. |
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| Areas of Practice |
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Financial
Mediation
Trainer
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| Education |
| Undergraduate Education |
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Arts |
| Post-graduate Education |
University of Hartford, Hartford, CT
Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Master of Business Administration |
| Professional Education |
| My CPA license requires 80 hours of continuing education every two years. My CFP status requires 30 hours every two years. In addition, I regularly attend professional education that focuses on the collaborative divorce process, averaging 10+ hours every year. |
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| Collaborative Practice Training |
| Year |
Training Type |
Instructor |
Hours |
| 2006 |
Basic Interdisciplinary Training |
Laro Thompson |
24 |
| 2007 |
Mediation Training |
Carl Schneider |
40 |
| 2008 |
MCPC - Collaborative advocacy/Difficult conversations |
G. Salvatore |
8 |
| 2009 |
IACP Annual Forum - Minneapolis |
multiple |
20 |
| 2009 |
Financial Neutral Workshop |
I was instructor |
4 |
| 2010 |
Introduction to Collaborative Practice |
I was instructor |
16 |
| 2010 |
Understanding High Conflict People |
William Eddy |
7 |
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** I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals. I verify that I meet the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and that I apply the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals in my collaborative practice.
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** I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Trainers I verify that I am a Collaborative Practice trainer who meets those Minimum Standards.
** I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for a Collaborative Basic Training. I verify that the basic training that I offer as a Collaborative Practice trainer meets those Minimum Standards.
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