Financial Planning with Your Life in Mind

Real plans for real life—built with a calm, judgment-free process. Meet with Deidre Fernald, CFP® in Clearwater or virtually across the country.

A SIMPLE, STEADY PLANNING PROCESS

We keep it practical and plain-language—so you leave with clarity, not a binder you’ll never open.

Listen

We start with what matters most (and what’s keeping you up).

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Design

We build a flexible plan around your goals, values, and real-life constraints.

Support

You get guidance as decisions pop up and life changes.

I’m based in Clearwater, Florida. If you’re local to Pinellas County, we can meet in person and if not, we can easily work together virtually from wherever you call home.

Start with a calmer plan.


Not sure what to do next with your money? Deidre Fernald, CFP® wrote this planning guide to
help you feel clearer and steadier with your finances. This guide helps you take one step at a time to financial confidence.  

Inside, you’ll learn how to:  
  • Simplify your financial life 
  • Make decisions with more confidence 
  • Build a plan that fits real life  

FINANCIAL PLANNING HELP

Whether you want a one-time financial checkup or ongoing support, we’ll focus on the decisions in front of you: cash flow, retirement timing, tax planning, benefits, and the “what should we do next?” questions.

Ongoing Planning Support

Bring everything together in one plan

Advice-Only Sessions

Helping you make good financial decisions

Retirement Planning

Income Projections, Social Security strategies, Tax Planning

REAL CLIENTS. REAL PEACE OF MIND.

“Deidre is a financial confidant from whom you can seek counsel without feeling stupid.” — Keith
“We finally feel like we have a handle on our money and our future.” — Jan
“You really know your stuff, so easy and non-judgmental, kind, kind, kind.” — Sandy
“She is sweet, thorough, and incredibly helpful in every way.” — Amber
“We finally feel like we have a handle on our money and our future.” - Keith R

Meet Deidre Fernald, CFP®

Deidre brings 20+ years in financial planning and a steady, human approach. She built her practice for people who want real guidance—without pressure, jargon, or product pitches.

  • Independent, fee-based, fiduciary advice
  • Plain-language planning you can act on

  • Clearwater-based, serving Pinellas County + virtual the US.

Ready for a plan you can feel good about?

Book a free, no-pressure 20-minute Discovery Call. We’ll talk through what you need, answer questions, and see if it’s a fit.

EXISTING CLIENTS

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT CLIENTS

Login to your retirement & investment accounts

FINANCIAL PLANNING CLIENTS

Login to your financial plan

TRANSPARENCY MATTERS.

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If you have questions about anything you see, we’re happy to walk through it with you.