Candace L. DeLuca, M.S., CFP®, AAMS®, Founder, Managing Director at DeLuca Financial Strategies, financial advisors serving UPS employees in Columbus & Hilliard, Ohio

Candace L. DeLuca, M.S., CFP®, AAMS®

Founder, Managing Director

With almost three decades of experience in the financial services industry, I am committed to helping clients pursue their financial goals by truly understanding their needs, offering thoughtful investment guidance, and delivering a level of personal service that consistently exceeds expectations. My areas of focus include holistic financial planning, retirement income strategies, and comprehensive wealth management for individuals, families, and business owners.

In 2017, I founded DeLuca Financial Strategies, an independent financial planning practice. Independence allows my team and me to address each client’s unique circumstances with flexibility and objectivity—always putting their best interests first and striving to provide exceptional service.

Prior to establishing my practice, I spent 20 years as a Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors. Academically, I earned a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from The Ohio State University. I also hold the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and the Accredited Asset Management Specialist℠ designation, both earned through extensive coursework and rigorous examinations.

Beyond my professional work, I remain deeply engaged in the central Ohio community. My involvement has included serving as Board Member and Chair of the Investment and Development Committees for The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, President of the St. Brendan School Advisory Board, Chair of the St. Brendan Parish Finance Committee, and member of the Professional Advisors Group for the Catholic Foundation. I currently serve as a Board Member and Pro Bono Director for the Financial Planning Association of Central Ohio and am honored to be President-Elect for 2026.

My husband and I live in Hilliard with our three sons, where we enjoy all that central Ohio has to offer. In my free time, I love traveling, cheering on the Buckeyes, and—most of all—spending time with our boys, especially watching them play sports.