Miriam Neff

Miriam is the Founder and President of Widow Connection and is the author of 12 books. She speaks nationally and internationally on women’s and widow’s issues, navigating unwanted life changes. She has 23 years professional counseling experience, and is the widow of Robert Neff, mother of four children, and a grandmother.

Valerie Hogan, J.D., CFP®, CEPA, is a Wealth Advisor in the Family Office Practice at Clearwater Capital Partners. She specializes in multi-generational wealth planning, estate strategy, and business succession — bringing the precision of a legal background to some of the most complex financial decisions families face. 

Valerie co-founded Wise Women Managing Money to help women build financial confidence grounded in faith and wisdom. Since 2000, she has led groups and individuals toward sound stewardship through Christian Financial Concepts, Crown Financial, and Financial Peace University. 

She is married, has three children, and is deeply committed to helping women move from solid footing to lasting abundance — in their finances, their families, and their legacy. 

Interested in working with Valerie professionally? Valerie advises families on comprehensive wealth strategy at Clearwater Capital Partners. Connect with Valerie →