Her path to this work was shaped by an early career in the hospitality industry, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Global Hospitality Leadership from the University of Houston and spent more than a decade leading teams in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. During those years, Kristina saw how deeply financial stress can affect people, not just at work, but in their personal lives as well. Managing teams during times of financial uncertainty, including a final role as a General Manager navigating serious cash flow challenges, became a defining moment in her professional journey.

That experience prompted a reassessment of what mattered most. Kristina realized she was drawn to the intersection of people, numbers, and life transitions, and that she wanted to help individuals feel more informed and less overwhelmed during difficult financial moments. This led her into financial services, where she obtained her life and health insurance license, securities registrations (Series 7, 63, and 65), and her first professional designation as a Certified Financial Education Instructor.

Through this work, Kristina became acutely aware of how common financial illiteracy is and how often people are expected to make important decisions without fully understanding their options. As she began working with couples, a clear pattern emerged. One partner frequently handled the finances, while the other trusted the process without being deeply involved. When major life events such as divorce, death, or disability occurred, the partner who had not managed the finances was often left feeling anxious, confused, and unprepared.

Wanting to better support clients during divorce, Kristina earned her Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designation and founded Bloom Divorce Advisory Services. This practice is dedicated exclusively to divorce-related financial analysis and services specific to the divorce process, providing focused support during one of life’s most complex transitions.

She continued to expand her skill set through mediation training and advanced divorce transition planning, recognizing that financial decisions during divorce are often deeply intertwined with emotional and personal change. Kristina is also currently pursuing the Certified QDRO Specialist designation to further support clients navigating complex retirement and benefit-related issues in the context of divorce.

Bloom Divorce Advisory Services was founded out of this journey. The firm exists to provide individuals and couples with a calmer, more informed way to move through the financial side of divorce. Through education, thoughtful analysis, and practical planning tools, Kristina helps clients feel supported and prepared as they move forward into the next chapter of their lives.