Background

Mark is the founder and managing director of Saol Capital and has over 20 years of experience working in financial planning and investment advisory. Mark oversees the day-to-day business of the firm, directing initiatives in the areas of financial planning, investment research and investor education.

Mark’s role is to understand his clients’ financial goals and aspirations, and to build robust financial plans that reflect their wishes. As well as making financial advice as easy as possible to understand, Mark is a great believer in getting to know the client and building a strong, long-lasting relationship with them. Prior to founding Saol Capital, Mark was part of the management team of a Dublin-based investment fund.

Outside work

Mark lives in Cork with his wife and two children. In between driving his children to various training sessions, he loves soccer, rugby, and hurling. To relax Mark likes to head out on the open water or go for long walks with his family. On quieter days, he likes reading or planning their next adventure away. Mark lives by the motto “By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail,” although he unsure whether this is quote originated from Benjamin Franklin or Roy Keane!

Credentials

Mark is a Certified Financial Planner CFP® and a Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP). Only 5% of Financial Planners in Ireland have this combination of qualifications. Mark holds a Masters of Science in Financial Services from University College Dublin and a Diploma in Trust and Estate Planning from the Law Society of Ireland. Mark has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning from UCD and is a Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA).

Memberships

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Full Member Financial Planning Standards Board Ireland (FPSB), Full Member The Institute of Banking, Full Member