Deirdre  Hegarty,  CFP<sup>&reg;</sup> - Financial Advisor

Deirdre Hegarty, CFP®

Financial Planner

Branch & Bloom Financial Planning

1300 El Camino Real, Suite 100
Menlo Park, CA 94025
FINANCIAL ADVISOR'S WEBSITE
(650) 332-2585 CONNECT WITH Deirdre
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General

Deirdre Hegarty is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and member of the Financial Planning Association, serving clients at Branch & Bloom Financial Planning in Menlo Park, CA and the surrounding communities.

Financial Advisor Overview

Your financial plan should reflect what matters most to you. I begin every client relationship by understanding your values and goals. Together, we review where your money is going and identify opportunities for saving, investing, and living the life you envision. We then integrate relevant planning areas such as investment analysis, retirement planning, tax strategies, education funding, risk management, and estate planning. Financial planning can often feel overwhelming, so I organize the process into clear, manageable steps and strive to make complex concepts understandable. We begin with your most urgent priorities and incorporate additional tasks as we make progress, building momentum together. With a background in engineering and technical project management, I bring a structured, creative, and thoughtful approach to every conversation, ensuring each step is purposeful and aligned with your goals. Whether you're seeking comprehensive or hourly planning, our work is tailored to the topics that matter most to you. My process stays grounded in your values, so each step supports your unique goals and priorities. As a fiduciary, I always put your interests first, offering honest guidance and clear, transparent fees. Whether you want hands-on support or prefer to implement your plan yourself, I'll provide a complete and actionable roadmap for your financial journey. My practice is built on trust, transparency, and a deep commitment to my clients' success. Nothing is more rewarding to me than seeing clients become thoughtful stewards of their wealth, gaining clarity and confidence, and building a future rooted in what matters most.

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Financial Advisor Experience

Deirdre is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and the founder of Branch & Bloom Financial Planning. She began her career in technical project management in the telecommunications industry before moving into consulting for nonprofit organizations focused on issues of peace and security. She has extensive experience in the philanthropic sector, having served on the boards of nonprofit organizations as well as a small private family foundation. Deirdre received her Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management and her Master of Arts in International Policy Studies from Stanford University. During graduate school, she completed an internship with the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations. She completed the Financial Planning Certificate Program at Boston University, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) Residency, as well as a one-year residency program at Guiding Wealth Management. She now serves as a financial planner for clients in California and Texas. Deirdre is a member of FPA, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), XY Planning Network, and the Garrett Planning Network.

Financial Advisor Certifications

Securities Registrations or Exam Qualifications

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Designations & Certifications

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®

Financial Advisor's Specialties

Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement, Starting a Family, Sudden Wealth, Women's Finances

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