Our Journey: 30 Years of Trusted Service

Since our founding in 1993, Irish Pensions & Finance has been a trusted provider of financial advice and services to Public Sector employees. Over three decades, we’ve grown to administer more than 140 AVC schemes, serving over 28,000 members across key sectors such as the Civil Service, HSE, Voluntary Hospitals, An Garda Síochána, and Local Authorities.

Our success is rooted in the expertise of our team. With over 60 dedicated Financial Advisors, we support clients at every stage, from initial consultations to ongoing service and regular financial reviews. Our mission has always been to empower Public Sector employees to make informed decisions that align with their unique financial goals.

1993

Personal and Corporate set up by Owen Dwyer

1995

David Dunleavy comes on board as partner

March – 1997

First Group AVC scheme launched for FUGE Civil Servants

1999

Group AVC scheme launched in Local Authority

2006

HSE Group AVC Scheme set up

2008

Moved to new offices in Clonee, company name changed to Irish Pensions & Finance

2009

Expanded our service offering to include protection, savings and investment advice, encompassed in full Financial Planning Consultations for clients

2011

Reached a client bank of 10,000 customers

2013

IPF take over AGSI Group AVC scheme

2016

Partner David Dunleavy retires

2018

Reached €500 million in funds under management

2019

Reached 20,000 clients & IPFs Retirement Helpdesk launched

October – 2022

Managing Director Owen Dwyer retires and Claire Hanrahan takes over as CEO

July – 2023

IPF celebrates 30 years in business

October – 2024

Reached €1 Billion in funds under management

December – 2024

Opening of the second office

October – 2024

Launch of the rebrand

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