Coman has been working in the financial services profession since 1987. After a successful career in banking with AIB, he co-founded iQ Financial with his brother, Enda, in 2005. He is a Qualified Financial Adviser and Licentiate of the Institute of Banking.
Coman specialises in helping business owners make good decisions with their money, so that they can live the life they want and retire with confidence. He works mainly with business owners aged 45 or older who plan to sell, retire or make work optional in the next five to ten years.
Connect with Coman on LinkedIn to see regular hints and tips for business owners.
Away from the office
Coman has been married to Joanne for more than 25 years, and they have four children.
He enjoys sports, particularly GAA, and spends time volunteering with his local club. He also enjoys reading, eating out, and the occasional pint of Guinness with friends.
Coman in the spotlight…
My proudest moment as a financial planner was…
Refocusing our business away from being a traditional broker to a client-centred financial planning firm.
The three things I love most about my job are…
Detailed interactions with clients, helping clients make life-changing progress toward their goals and building a business that has a positive impact on our clients, our team and in our community.
The types of people I most enjoy working with are…
People who are optimistic, willing to take advice and motivated to take action.
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How to Build, Scale and Sustain a Family Business
Wednesday 15 April 10 am
Many business owners start with a single idea, a small team and a lot of hard work.
But how do you grow that business over decades…expand into multiple ventures…and still sustain a strong family culture along the way?
Join us for this free, practical webinar, where we’ll be joined by Michael O’Hehir, co-founder of O’Hehirs Bakery, for a live conversation about the realities of building and scaling a family business.
Since opening a single bakery in Sligo in 1984, Michael and his family have expanded into multiple businesses while maintaining strong links to their community.
What we’ll discuss?
In this 45-minute session, Michael will share practical insights on:
- How he plans and sets targets across multiple businesses
- The realities of working in a family business — roles, responsibility and succession
- Balancing business, family, sport and life
- Lessons learned from four decades in business — including what he would do differently
Who should attend?
This session will be particularly relevant for business owners involved in:
- Family businesses
- Manufacturing
- Retail & FMCG
- Hotels & hospitality
- Cafés and food businesses
When?
The webinar will take place at 10:00 am on Wednesday 15 April.
It’ll last for 45 minutes, including time to ensure we answer everyone’s questions.