Team Bios
Eoin Doohan,
QFA LIA
Chairman
Originally from Ennis, Co. Clare, living in Dundalk for over 20 years. Eoin has held senior positions within Bank of Ireland and Irish Life and Permanent. He is now responsible for the overall management and financial operations of the DFP Group. Eoin offers his clients sound financial advice based on considered investment objectives as well as his clients personal needs. 25 years experience in the Pensions and Investment Industry. Started DFP in 2000.
Brendan Nordon,
FSAI FIA
Managing Director
A native of Dundalk, Brendan studied Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Prior to joining DFP in 2006 he held actuarial roles with Willis Towers Watson (London) & Mercer (Dublin). Brendan is a qualified actuary and is a Revenue appointed Pensioneer Trustee. He is responsible for DFP’s range of pension services for both group and individual clients.
Niall McArdle,
BBS QFA
Director
Graduated from DKIT. Previous financial advisory roles with Permanent TSB and Aviva. Offers his clients sound financial advice based on considered investment objectives as well as his clients personal needs. Niall enjoys understanding clients financial needs particularly in the areas of Wealth Management, Retirement Planning, Investment and Life Protection. 20 years experience in the Pensions and Investment Industry. Joined DFP in 2005.
Killian Clarke
QFA
Partner - Cavan
Previous Financial advisor role with Cantor Fitzgerald and several year experience in client facing roles. Killian enjoys helping his clients achieve financial stability and succession planning. Killian, who has played Senior Inter-County football since 2012, says that setting up a Cavan office with DFP
will ensure that his & DFP’s
North-West based clients
will get best of breed
financial planning and support in an increasingly onerous regulatory environment.
Ciaran Carolan
CFA
Head of Investment
As a Chartered Financial Analyst, Ciaran analyses real-time macroeconomic trends and news flow events, to determine the best allocation of capital for our client portfolios, across a range of asset types, regions and sectors. Ciaran has 10 years’ capital markets experience, having also previously worked for First Derivatives and BNY Mellon. Joined DFP in 2020.
Fergal Deasy
QFA
Partner - Cork
A true Corkman, Fergal is a seasoned Financial Services professional having deep understanding of all aspects of Personal and Commercial financial advice. He has held senior roles in brokerage firms and previously was a director of Deasy Financial Services for over 15 years. Fergal has over 25 years experience in the Pensions and Investment Industry and proven record of advising clients on all stages of their financial life. He heads up the DFP Cork office supporting our Munster clients.
Mark Foley
BA QFA PTP CFP
Head of Group Business
American College Dublin. Originally from Tarbert, Co. Kerry but settling in Co. Louth many years ago. Previous financial advisory roles with Cornmarket & U Consulting Vice Chairman of LIA Northeast. 16 years experience in the Pensions and Investment Industry. Areas of expertise include investment and pension planning for his wealth management clients. Joined DFP in 2020.
Aileen Mulrooney
BBS QFA PTP
Pensions Admin / Trustee
Graduated from DKIT. Previous customer service experience with Irish Life. Pension Trustee and responsible for the administration of all retirement arrangements, Group Schemes, SSAP’s and Individual Pensions. 21 years experience in the Pensions and Investment Industry. Joined DFP in 2004.
Patricia Rice
BA QFA
Paraplanner
Graduated from DCU in 2012. Previous experience in customer service roles. Responsible for the preparation of client reports and the implementation of recommendations. 5 years experience in the Pensions and Investment Industry. Joined DFP 2016.
Brian Watters
QFA RPA
Financial Consultant
A Financial Services industry specialist for the last 8 years, Brian started in customer service with Irish Life where he was promoted to Financial Advisor. He was again promoted in 2019 when he moved into Bancassurance with AIB. Brian prides himself on offering his clients trustworthy advice and helping companies and individuals to make well-reasoned financial decisions to enhance and protect their wealth and success.
Michael Bollard
QFA
Financial Consultant
Previous director of Bollard Financial Services with 30 years experience in the Pensions and Investment Industry. He has a proven track record in advising both private clients and companies on all aspects of investment and retirement planning. Michael has overall responsibility for the development of the DFP business within the greater Dublin region. Joined DFP in 2014.
Ger Keating
QFA LIA
Financial Consultant
30 years experience in the Pensions and Investment Industry, Previous director of Ger Keating Life & Pensions, specialises in pensions for the self employed and high net worth individuals. Joined DFP in 2016.
Denise Gartlan
QFA
Senior Administrator
Experienced Administrator with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Banking, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Administration, Contact Centers, and Time Management.
denise.gartlan@edfp.ie
Angie O’Hara
QFA
Senior Administrator
Over 20 years experience in customer service roles, mortgages, protection and retail banking with PTSB and KBC. 4 years experience in the Pensions and Investment Industry. Joined DFP 2017
Diarmuid O’Siochain
QFA
Financial Consultant
Previous director of D. O'Siochain & Associates. 30 years experience in the Pensions and Investment Industry and proven record of advising clients on all stages of their financial life. Joined DFP in 2020.
Pat Mackin,
QFA RPA APA LIA
Financial Consultant
Previous Financial advisor role with New Ireland and former director of Bridge Financial Services 40 years experience in the Pensions and Investment Industry. Pat enjoys helping his clients achieve financial stability and succession planning. Joined DFP in 2021.
