Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®

Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®

Bridget Handke, one of the owners of Birchwood Financial Partners, has a personal mission to help people thrive. She does this by developing long-term relationships with clients that enables her to understand what is most important to them. Bridget strives to give clients a sense of confidence. She is able to translate complex financial concepts into plain language so their personalized financial plan is understandable, flexible and helps promote peace of mind.

Find me on:

Recent Posts

Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®
Feb 18, 2020 8:15:00 AM

When I mentioned to my friend Kathy that my next blog assignment was on financial self-care, she became very animated and explained how her financial...

Read More
Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®
Oct 16, 2019 4:48:42 PM

Recently, I was speaking with my younger sister, who is juggling caring for two young boys, a full-time job and a husband who travels. She’s tired....

Read More
Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®
May 8, 2019 2:57:25 PM

When I was younger, I felt that focusing on money and finances, like how much I made or what new gadget I could afford, was a bit egotistical. I...

Read More
Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®
Mar 6, 2019 10:20:53 AM

During our record breaking cold snap in Minnesota, I saw many friends posting about Marie Kondo-ing their house. Schools were closed and it was...

Read More
Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®
Dec 13, 2018 3:34:25 PM

Something we’ve learned in our Financial Advisory firm is that a client’s retirement success in part depends on how financially savvy their kids are....

Read More
Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®
Sep 19, 2018 9:47:55 AM

I have two millennial daughters and even though they have grown up with a financial planner for a mom, I realize they don’t know as much about money...

Read More
Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®
Sep 5, 2018 8:57:49 AM

That’s the question we often get from clients when they come in to discuss their retirement. They’ve decided to retire but they don’t know what their...

Read More
Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®
Aug 29, 2018 9:23:12 AM

The allure of tax free money is strong, especially when saving for your retirement. One way to accumulate tax free funds is to take advantage of a...

Read More
Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®
Aug 15, 2018 12:53:29 PM

They say it's better to give than to receive. When it comes to gifting money, you likely want to make sure your assets go to the people and causes...

Read More
Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®
Aug 2, 2018 11:51:04 AM

The death of a spouse can be one of the most challenging things a person can endure. The emotional impact, changes to your family structure, and loss...

Read More

Investment Advisory services offered through Birchwood Financial Partners, Inc. an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.

All written content is for information purposes only. It is not intended to provide any tax or legal advice or provide the basis for any financial decisions. Opinions expressed herein are solely those of Birchwood Financial Partners, Inc., and our editorial staff. Material presented is believed to be from reliable sources; however, we make no representations as to its accuracy or completeness. All information and ideas should be discussed in detail with your individual adviser or qualified professional before making any financial decisions. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any government agency. The inclusion of any link is not an endorsement of any products or services by Birchwood Financial Partners. All links have been provided only as a convenience.