Enda is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Specialist Investment Adviser with over 25 years of experience. He co-founded iQ Financial with his brother, Coman, in 2005, after starting his career in the Bank of Ireland.
Enda works with business owners, typically over the age of 45, who are thinking about selling, retiring, or making work optional within the next decade. His focus is on reducing taxes, providing for family, and investing wisely so owners can make the most of their business and time today, while knowing they have properly prepared for tomorrow.
Connect with Enda on LinkedIn to see regular hints and tips for business owners.
Away from the office
Enda has been married to his wife Ita for 18 years, and they have three boys, Patrick, Blaise and Harry. He is a big Gaelic Football fan and supports his local club, St Marys GAA, and his home county, Roscommon. His three sons play with St. Mary’s and much of his spare time is spent volunteering at the club.
Enda in the spotlight…
My proudest moment as a financial planner was…
Qualifying as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and deciding to offer a bespoke financial planning and investment management service to a smaller number of clients.
The three things I love most about my job are…
Helping people figure out what matters most so that they can make better decisions, witnessing clients’ progress on their plans, and advising business owners.
The types of people I most enjoy working with are…
Clients who are like us! That would be business owners over the age of 45 who want to make work optional in the next five to ten years, have good businesses, and have a positive outlook on life.
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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.