About Colum

Colum has spent 32 rewarding years in the financial services profession. He enjoys working with clients of all ages and is particularly experienced in mortgage, protection and retirement advice.

At home
Important Information
Qualifications

At home

I’ve been married for 30 years and have two children. My daughters enjoy sport and most of my spare time is taken up supporting them at swimming galas and competitions. When I get a chance, I try to go running and like to unwind by reading a good book.

Important Information

Financial advisers are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and must have a Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) issued on an annual basis by a suitable professional body. You can view my SPS Certificate here.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning
  • Certificate in Mortgage Advice

Colum in the spotlight

On an ideal weekend, you can find me:

Following my local football team, and then working in the garden. We like to spend several weekends each year travelling around Ireland and exploring the historical sites and making sure the children appreciate our own surroundings.

My favourite holiday destination is:

Minnesota in Mid West America

The first album I bought was:

Bat Out Of Hell (Meatloaf)

If I could be any fictional character, I would be:

Joey (from Friends)

If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a medal in:

Racquetball

When the dessert menu arrives, I’m looking for:

Apple pie and custard

The three qualities that draw me to new people are:

If they are interested in sport.

If they are involved in my children’s clubs.

People involved in charities.

My pet peeve is:

Bad timekeeping

The best gift I’ve ever received is:

A poem from my eldest daughter

The three people at my dream dinner party would be:

Jennifer Anniston

Paul Scholes

One of my close friends to bring the craic

The three small things that make my day better are:

A chat with my daughters.

If I can help someone in some small way.

Someone buying me lunch.

Fancy a chat?

If you have a mortgage or financial enquiry or would like to learn more about financial planning, we’d be delighted to have a chat with you.