Financial Services
As part of your IHCA membership, you have exclusive member-only access to a financial services panel comprising suitably qualified firms and individual advisers across financial, business and insurance domains. The providers comprising the panel are listed below. Details of their specialist areas of practice and bios are included together with their contact information. Providers have been invited to participate in the panel on the basis of their relevant experience and familiarity with the employment and practice arrangements of Consultants, whether employed in the public sector, practising in the private sector, or both.
Hourly rates, packaged rates, commissions, and management fees will vary between providers and will depend on the nature of the product or service sought. In all instances, the Association has endeavoured to ensure that your status as a member of the IHCA affords you a discount, benefit, or preferential treatment from these providers that would not otherwise be available to you. Members are encouraged to engage in preliminary, exploratory discussions with a number of providers in order to compare offerings and ensure that they select the product or service most suited to their individual needs and financial circumstances. All providers have confirmed that they will offer an initial consultation to IHCA members free of charge.
Important Notice: Due Diligence and Member Responsibility
The Association has sought to ensure that all providers maintain professional indemnity insurance, hold relevant accreditations, Central Bank authorisation where applicable. While every effort has been made to include reputable and experienced providers on the panel, members are reminded that the IHCA does not directly oversee or verify the individual advice or services offered. Members should consider their own personal and financial circumstances when choosing a provider and seek independent advice if needed.
Engagement with any provider is a private arrangement between the member and that provider. The IHCA cannot accept responsibility for the outcomes of any advice or service received, but aims to ensure that the panel serves as a helpful starting point in identifying trusted professional support.
Laura Doyle - Progressive Financial Services
Managing Director
Laura Doyle - Progressive Financial Services Managing Director
As a Financial Advisor, I wholeheartedly care about my clients and go above and beyond to make sure they feel supported every step of the way. I pride myself on delivering top-class service, combining a personal approach with exceptional technical expertise. My efficiency and extensive knowledge allow me to provide clear, tailored advice that helps clients feel confident when making decisions about their future.
Ciarán Hughes - Ethico
Certified Financial Planner™
Ciarán Hughes - Ethico Certified Financial Planner™
Certified Financial Planner™
A recognised expert in superannuation, pensions, and employment conditions for public sector employees and hospital consultants, Ciarán combines deep technical knowledge with a client-centred approach.
Niall Hackett - NMH Accountants
Principal
Niall Hackett - NMH Accountants Principal
Originally from Cork, Niall graduated with first-class honours in Business & Accounting from CIT (now MTU) in 2005 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2010. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland. With two decades of experience in practice, Niall founded NMH Accountants in 2013, which joined HLB Ireland in 2025. Niall has extensive experience advising Private Clients and Companies across Accounting, Tax and Advisory with a particular specialism in advising Medical Consultants and other healthcare professionals.
John O’Connor - Omega Financial Management
Managing Director
John O’Connor - Omega Financial Management Managing Director
John O’Connor is Managing Director and founder of Omega Financial, established in 2001. A graduate in Economics from University College Dublin, John developed his expertise in wealth management at the Bank of Ireland Asset Management. He founded Omega Financial to deliver blue-chip service and high-quality, ongoing financial advice to Irish professionals. In addition to his leadership role, John has served as Treasurer of the Practitioners Health Programme since 2019, an initiative dedicated to supporting health professionals experiencing personal or professional difficulties.
Roisin Lyons - Lyons Financial Services
Principal
Roisin Lyons - Lyons Financial Services Principal
Established in 2004 and with many years prior, Lyons are highly regarded and trusted for delivering tailored financial solutions to Medical Consultants, particularly around the area of protecting your Income and securing your Mortgage. Lyons provide all insurance solutions together with trusted guidance on Health insurance, Home & Car, Pensions, Investments and Wealth Management—helping hospital Consultants protect and grow their financial well-being throughout their careers. Our Firm is on hand as a dedicated partner to the IHCA, ensuring Consultants receive comprehensive support in today's complex environment.
Laura Duffy - Unio Wealth Management
Head of Professionals and Exec
Laura Duffy - Unio Wealth Management Head of Professionals and Exec
For IHCA members, we bring deep expertise in advising hospital consultants at every career stage – from early specialisation to post-retirement. Our advisers understand the unique challenges consultants face: complex income streams, evolving pension rules, and the need to balance demanding careers with family and long-term planning.
Key highlights IHCA members benefit from as a Unio client:
• Bespoke full financial life plan to grow their wealth tailored to career stage, lifestyle, and long term goals.
• Access to dedicated Private Client Advisers - providing one-to-one support, on-demand advice, and ongoing reviews.
• Flexible, accessible service model with virtual or in-person consultations
• The ability to track the performance of their investments and more all in one place via our portal.
• Competitive and transparent pricing.
• In-house investment expertise and a range of market leading, diverse investment solutions.
Ronan McGrath - Oakwood Financial Advisors
Managing Director
Ronan McGrath - Oakwood Financial Advisors Managing Director
Ronan McGrath is Managing Director of Oakwood Financial Advisors, based in Dublin. With over 30 years’ experience in financial advice, he founded the firm in 2015 to provide impartial financial planning and advisory services to private clients, business owners, and medical professionals nationwide.
Ronan specialises in tailored wealth management, pensions, and retirement strategies—particularly for medical professionals. He leads a team with deep expertise in pension fund limits and evolving legislation, supported by actuarial capabilities that enhance Oakwood’s ability to serve high-net-worth individuals and professionals facing complex retirement transitions.
The team’s knowledge positions Oakwood uniquely to advise medical professionals, helping hospital consultants manage pension challenges and mitigate tax from regulatory changes.
A regular contributor to the Irish Medical Times and other media, Ronan writes on wealth management, tax planning, and the effects of changing pension regimes.
Trevor P. Leacy - Moore Ireland
Partner
Trevor P. Leacy - Moore Ireland Partner
Trevor is a partner in Moore and has acted as lead in the audits of a variety of SME’s / OMB’s for over 30 years. Trevor draws upon a wide range of skills not only provides the Audit requirement but also has an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by businesses in meeting the expanding regulatory requirement.
Trevor is continually developing and enhancing his skills in the area and maintains up to date knowledge of the auditing requirement, as set out by the Auditing practices Board, and the chartered accountants Institute. Trevor has provided litigation support services and reports and has acted as an expert witness in court proceedings.
Trevor has presented widely to various professional bodies including the IHCA , IMO and presented at annual conference and lectures as part of continuing professional education program. He has also presented to the Southern law Association as part of their CPD programme.
Trevor acts as the regional treasure for the SVP charity in the south, providing advice on financial and governance issues to the society.
Paul O’Donovan - Paul O’Donovan & Associates
Owner
Paul O’Donovan - Paul O’Donovan & Associates Owner
Paul has a wealth of experience in all aspects of our business and leads our Financial Restructuring and Corporate Advisory Services.
He specialises in business advisory, sourcing funding for capital growth, business planning, and mergers & acquisitions. In relation to corporate recovery, he has led extensive negotiations on behalf of clients, implementing recovery plans.
Paul oversees the provision of our range of specialist services for ambitious SMEs, including group structuring, corporate and personal tax planning, and dealing with owner, director, and shareholder structures and issues. He has built a unique platform for these services from within his practice and across a wide professional network of associates.
He has built up working relationships with financial institutions and with the Revenue Commissioners.
Paul co-founded the practice in 1989, when it was known as Kiely O’Donovan & Co. He is a graduate of University College Cork and a fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland. He has completed the Personal Insolvency Practitioner (PIP) examinations through Chartered Accountants Ireland.
Rachael Tierney - Perfect Practice
Co-Founder & CEO
Rachael Tierney - Perfect Practice Co-Founder & CEO
Perfect Practice is a practice management consultancy dedicated to supporting consultant-owned private practices to grow and operate efficiently. They specialise in bridging the gap between clinical expertise and commercial success and their services include team development, optimisation of the patient experience, operational and technological improvements, and creating robust financial controls in your practice. Their solutions focus on saving time, boosting profitability, and ensuring the efficiency of your business processes. As part of your IHCA membership, you have access to an initial consultation free of charge and subsequent discount rate of 10% when you engage Perfect Practice to assist or advise on your practice arrangements.