Deborah L. Hickey, CFP®

Financial Planner, Carter Financial Management

Professional

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Deborah brings experience, empathy, and strategic insight to help clients make informed decisions, uncover opportunities, and avoid the financial and emotional pitfalls that can derail even the best-laid plans.

She serves a diverse and discerning clientele from successful business owners and multigenerational families to women facing major life transitions such as divorce, widowhood, or retirement.

Deborah’s approach is rooted in partnership. As both educator and coach, she goes beyond traditional advising—empowering clients to take action, gain clarity, and align their wealth with their values and vision for the future.

Whether preparing for retirement, optimizing income in retirement with a focus on tax efficiency, or navigating a major life shift, Deborah delivers thoughtful financial planning and tailored wealth management strategies to help clients prioritize what matters most.

Service

Deborah is a member of the Women’s Leadership Alliance, an organization committed to attracting, developing, and empowering women in financial advising careers and recently served as a mentor in their mentorship program. She also serves on the Communities Foundation of Texas Advisory Council, the Catholic Foundation Advisors Series Committee and the DFW Financial Planning Association Pro Bono Committee.

Education

She completed her Certified Financial Planner® Certificate program at Southern Methodist University and graduated from Canada’s Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology.

Personal

Deborah lives in University Park with her husband and loyal dog Lily. When she is not serving clients, she enjoys traveling, running, skiing, and spending time at the lake with her three adult children, extended family, and friends.