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Maria Seiler, Divorce Financial Forensic Expert & Partner at Divorce Logic

Maria Seiler, CDFA®, Partner, Divorce Logic

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Financial Forensics Specialist & Trained Divorce Mediator


Maria Seiler brings more than 25 years of experience in institutional finance and divorce financial analysis to her work as a Partner at Divorce Logic. She reviews and analyzes the financial circumstances of individuals who are considering, navigating, or finalizing a divorce, providing insight, analysis, and strategic guidance that helps clients and their attorneys move toward informed settlement decisions.

Before turning her focus to divorce finance, Maria spent years at the center of institutional finance. In her twenties, she became a Partner at a hedge fund, holding multibillion-dollar P&L responsibility for a global trading desk operating across 30 countries and 15 asset classes. She went on to work on the Institutional Equities sales trading desk at Morgan Stanley, served as Vice President in Client Service at JP Morgan Asset Management, and held COO and marketing roles at several private funds before shifting her focus to work directly with clients, attorneys, and courts in divorce.

That depth of experience with complex portfolios, trading desks, and institutional-scale financial decisions now shapes how Maria approaches high-asset and high-conflict divorce cases.

Based in New York, Maria works with clients throughout the New York City area and nationwide through secure virtual consultations and in-person meetings where appropriate.


Financial Analysis, Strategy & Expert Testimony

Maria reviews the full financial picture for clients considering, navigating, or finalizing a divorce, helping clients and their attorneys understand complex financial situations clearly enough to make informed decisions.


Maria provides:


  • Financial analysis and projections
  • Lifestyle analysis
  • Asset identification, tracing and valuation
  • Tax-aware settlement analysis
  • Settlement scenario modeling
  • Strategic settlement support


When settlement isn't possible, Maria is qualified to testify in court, where she simplifies complex financial matters through forensic analysis of lifestyle, income, taxes, and assets so the court can clearly understand the financial issues involved.

Professional Experience & Background

Maria was born and raised in Rochester, Minnesota, and Boston, Massachusetts. She studied at the University of California, Berkeley, graduating with honors in Rhetoric, and later completed accounting coursework through UC Berkeley Extension. 


Her academic grounding in persuasive communication helps her translate complex financial concepts into language that clients, attorneys, and courts can clearly understand and act on.


Professional Certifications & Credentials

Maria holds multiple advanced certifications demonstrating her expertise in divorce financial analysis and forensic analysis:

  • Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF)
  • Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)
  • Trained Divorce Mediator
  • Collaborative Law Professional
  • FINRA Series 3, 7, 63 (inactive)
  • Life, Disability and Health Insurance license (inactive)
These credentials, combined with her institutional finance background, enable Maria to navigate high-conflict and high-asset divorce cases with precision and authority. Maria is also a trained Divorce Mediator and Collaborative Law Professional. This training gives her an added understanding of how mediation and collaborative divorce processes work best for families seeking a lower-conflict path forward, alongside the rigorous financial analysis she brings to every case.


Community Involvement & Collaborative Divorce Advocacy

Maria recently joined a sub-committee of the Board of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals (NYACP), focused on raising public awareness of the Collaborative Divorce Process as a constructive, client-centered alternative to litigation. She also serves on a sub-committee of the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce (CCND).

She is an active member of several professional associations, including:

  • NY State Council on Divorce Mediation
  • National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
  • National Association of Divorce Professionals
  • Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts
  • NY Association of Collaborative Professionals
  • 100 Women in Finance

Maria has served as an Ambassador to USA Triathlon, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to multisport, and currently serves as Co-President of the Rye Tri Club. Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, biking, and running, along with time with her family and her two dogs.


Move Forward with Confidence

Whether you are preparing for divorce, working through a complex financial separation, or need an experienced forensic analyst on your team, Maria Seiler brings clarity, strategic insight, and Wall Street-tested financial expertise to help you move forward with confidence.

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