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## 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.
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## [How to Make your Charitable Gifts Strategic and Impactful](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/insights-test/how-to-make-your-charitable-gifts-strategic-and-impactful)
[Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/insights-test/author/bridget-handke-cfp-cap)
May 19, 2019 12:56:00 PM
Slogging through mud and plunging into ice cold water. Those are things I’ve done for charity. I support others who also love a challenge. I’m the...
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## [Financial Planning for Women: How to Invest in Your Future](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/insights-test/financial-planning-for-women-how-to-invest-in-your-future)
[Bridget Handke, CFP®, CAP®](https://blog.birchwoodfp.com/insights-test/author/bridget-handke-cfp-cap)
May 19, 2019 12:54:00 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...
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