Deanna Austin, CFP® brings more than a decade of experience helping individuals and families navigate important financial decisions and work toward their financial goals. As a Financial Advisor at Per Stirling, she combines technical experience with a highly personalized approach, guiding clients through every stage of their financial journey with confidence and clarity.
Deanna began her career at Per Stirling supporting the firm's partners in client service and operations, gaining invaluable insight into the inner workings of wealth management. Over the years, her dedication, knowledge, and passion for helping others led her into her current role as a Financial Advisor, where she works directly with clients to develop customized financial strategies.
Believing that no two financial journeys are alike, Deanna takes the time to understand each client's goals, values, and circumstances before making recommendations. She helps clients address a wide range of planning needs, including retirement planning, investment management, cash flow and savings strategies, tax-efficient planning, insurance and risk management, estate planning, education funding, and major life transitions. Whether planning for retirement, building wealth, or navigating major financial decisions, Deanna simplifies complex topics and provides clear, actionable guidance.
Deanna is passionate about financial education and empowering clients to make informed decisions. She believes that successful financial planning extends beyond investment management and encompasses every aspect of a client's financial life. Her greatest reward is building lasting relationships and helping clients achieve meaningful progress toward their goals while gaining confidence along the way.
Deanna graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. In 2012, she began working for a wealth management firm, where she discovered her passion for the financial industry. She later returned to Texas Tech University and earned a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning in 2018. During her graduate studies, she served as President of the Texas Tech Personal Financial Planning Association, was a Personal Financial Planning Ambassador, and volunteered with Red to Black, providing financial coaching to fellow students. She was also a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of Austin, where she served on the board from 2020 to 2021.
In December 2023, Deanna earned the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., demonstrating her commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and financial planning excellence.
Outside of the office, Deanna and her husband, Nathan, enjoy traveling, spending time with family and friends, cooking and trying new foods, attending live music events, and exploring the outdoors with their dog, Cooper.