Regina McCann Hess CFP®, CDFA®
Regina McCann Hess, CFP®, CDFA® is the Founder and President of Forge Wealth Management, where she brings more than 25 years of experience helping individuals and families plan, preserve, and diversify their wealth. Known for her client-centered approach and commitment to education, Regina guides clients through every financial stage—from building portfolios to navigating major life transitions like divorce or death of a loved one. She has completed the Amicable Divorce Professional Training (January 2025) and the Collaborative Divorce Training (April 2025), further strengthening her ability to support clients through divorce with empathy and professionalism.
Regina is also the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero, written to empower women to take charge of their financial lives with clarity and confidence. The book radiates her passion for turning money talk into something approachable and empowering, giving women the confidence and tools to truly own their financial journey.
A sought-after speaker, Regina has presented at numerous events including FS Investments Women’s Network Event, The O’Connor Group Women’s CEO Breakfast Series, Divorce GPS, Private Advisor Group, This Is It Live, Divorce Care Group, and the Women’s Resource Center Panel Event. Her experience also includes leading financial wellness workshops for organizations like Mission Kids.
Regina has been featured on major media outlets including Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, CBS 3 Philadelphia, KTLA 5 Los Angeles, FOX 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, and NTD Television, and has contributed to articles in Forbes, USA Today, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, U.S. News & World Report, The Muse, and many others.
She is the host of the Women & Wealth podcast, where she explores financial topics and interviews inspiring professional women about their careers, challenges, and successes. Regina has also been a guest on multiple podcasts including Money & Mortgages, Demystifying Money, Heart-Led Business, Financially Intentional, and Average Joe Finances.
Committed to giving back, Regina actively supports her local community through her involvement with St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter for Homeless Families, an emergency shelter that helps families in Southeastern Pennsylvania transition to independent living.
