Maximise your company’s profits, reduce tax liabilities, and build long-term wealth with tailored financial strategies.
As a business owner, you’ve worked tirelessly to build your Business. Now, it’s time to ensure that your personal financial future is just as robust. At Guardian Wealth, we specialise in helping business owners and company directors across Ireland navigate the complexities of financial planning, ensuring that your hard-earned success translates into lasting security for you and your family.
Tailored pension solutions that align with your business structure and retirement goals.
Safeguard your income and provide for your loved ones with comprehensive protection plans.
Strategic investment guidance to grow your wealth for you, your business and your family.
Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA) can be a very suitable pension option for a Company Director. They offer flexibility and simplified inheritance benefits.
Specialised pension schemes for Company Directors.
Diversify your portfolio with investment opportunities tailored to your risk profile and financial objectives.
Before you finalise your decision to access your pension, you will need advice on how to maximise your tax free lump sum entitlement, decide what annual income you need, and will you opt for an Approved Retirement Fund (ARF) or Annuity?
Strategies to efficiently transfer company profits into personal wealth, minimising tax liabilities.
An ARF is a personal retirement fund where you can keep your money invested after retirement as a lump sum. You can withdraw from it regularly and give yourself an annual income. It allows you to retain ownership of your funds.
If you have a previous employment pension, the value of your pension pot can be transferred into a personal retirement bond in your own name. It may be potentially available to you from aged 50 years.
Jim Doyle brings over 30 years of experience in financial and client advisory services. A qualified Accountant and Financial & Investment Advisor, Jim has built a career grounded in trust, expertise, and a deep commitment to client success.
Before founding his own accountancy practice in 2002, Jim held key accounting roles in multinational companies including Kerry Group and GlaxoSmithKline, both in Ireland and the UK. This diverse background has equipped him with a broad perspective and a practical understanding of both corporate and personal finance.
Jim specialises in tax and pension planning, using his extensive knowledge to deliver tailored, high-quality financial solutions. His approach is client-focused, ensuring that each individual or business receives advice that is both strategic and personal.
A passionate advocate for lifelong learning, Jim is dedicated to staying at the forefront of the financial industry and sharing that knowledge with clients and peers alike.
Outside of work, Jim keeps active playing tennis and proudly supports his three sons in their hurling and Gaelic football championships—interests that reflect his strong connection to community and family.
Qualifications:
Joanne has been with us since 2010. She has over 25 years experience in Customer Relations, Sales and Marketing in the business to business sector. Joanne, having being self employed understands the everyday challenges that business owners face and enjoys talking to several business owners every week to see if we can support them and make their financial situation better.
If you are contacting Guardian Wealth for the first time, chances are Joanne will be the first voice you hear. Joanne is responsible for all of our Marketing activity and also acts as a point of contact for our clients.
Outside of work Joanne enjoys swimming and walking her doggie “Jupi” singing in a community choir and supporting her local hurling team and Wexford Senior Teams. Joanne is passionate about her community and works with Wexford County Council to get funding for projects that benefit the community.
Qualifications:
Over 20 years of experience assisting business owners across Ireland.
Tailored financial plans that align with your business strategy and goals.
Fully regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, ensuring trust and compliance.
Regular Communication, Pension Reviews and Tax Advice to adapt to changing Revenue Rules and Global Financial Landscapes.
After so many years working and building up my Pension it was quite daunting when the time came to access my Pension. There were lots of different options available to me and I wanted to make sure I was fully informed. Michael in Guardian Wealth helped me to understand the immediate and long-term implication of the options available to me and guided me through the process. I would have no hesitation recommending Guardian Wealth.
Trying to make a decision between keeping my existing Defined Benefit Scheme or taking a transfer value was not a clear decision for me. I needed to take advice from somebody with experience so was very happy when I reached out to Michael in Guardian Wealth. Once we weighed up the advantages and disadvantages of each option it became clear to me what I needed to do. I would recommend Guardian Wealth to anybody trying to make a similar decision.
I have been receiving advice from Jim Doyle in Guardian Wealth for 3 years. I was advised by a friend to use Guardian Wealth and so I contacted them when the time came to access my pension. Jim has been very good to me and has given me great advice over the years. He keeps in touch to give me updates on my pension and he is always available by phone if I have any questions. I am delighted that I am dealing with Guardian Wealth. They are a professional outfit and very straightforward to deal with.
I contacted Guardian Wealth as I was looking to get advice on how best to transfer my UK Pension back to Ireland. I met with Michael a few days later and he explained the process to me, and we got the documentation completed to enact the transfer. I don’t think it was something that I could have completed myself, so I am more than happy to recommend Guardian Wealth to anybody looking to transfer their UK Pension back to Ireland.
Trying to get my UK Pension transferred to Ireland was a confusing process. I was getting different advice and opinions from different sources. Michael reviewed my circumstances and was able to explain exactly what my options were. He also contacted the UK pension provider to make sure the process went smoothly. I would have no hesitation recommending Guardian Wealth.
Many thanks for all your help in making the transfer so seamless. I have to say I thought you did an excellent job and I am lucky to have landed on your website when I first started looking for someone to help me on this.
I had been researching the possibility of transferring my UK Pension back to Ireland for quite some time. However, it wasn’t clear to me what steps I had to take to get it done. Once I contacted Guardian Wealth Jim was able to explain the process to me, organise the paperwork and deal with my UK Pension provider. I am happy to recommend Guardian Wealth to anybody who needs help with their UK Pension transfer.
Drawing down my Pension was a big financial decision and I was very happy I chose Guardian Wealth. Michael clearly explained my options to me and dealt with my insurance company to make sure it went smoothly. I now meet with Michael every year to make sure my retirement plans are on track. I have no hesitation in recommending Guardian Wealth’
I have experienced the ups and downs of Pension funds over many years. As I got closer to retirement, I needed to get advice regarding the risk profile of my pension funds as I didn’t want to see it fall in value at this stage of my life. Michael was able to provide practical steps to make sure this risk was reduced for me and I am happy that I am on the right road. They are always at the end of a phone & very accommodating to meet at short notice to discuss any queries that we may have. I do recommend Guardian Wealth to anybody worried about their pension.
I had my Pension with my Bank but as the fund grew, I was becoming more and more concerned that I was always dealing with somebody different. I wanted to have a direct line to somebody who could advise me and meet with me as my circumstances changed over time. Michael is my Pension Advisor now and is always at the end of the phone whenever I need him. I am happy to recommend Guardian Wealth.
Trying to map out a personal financial plan is not an easy task. As most business owners know we spend so much of our time making sure our business is successful, we don’t always have the time or the ability to understand what our personal finances will look like 20 or 30 years from now. Michael, in Guardian Wealth, was able to show me what I needed to do now to ensure I was going to be financially independent when I am older. We meet every year to review progress and I am more than happy to recommend him and Guardian Wealth.
Like most business owners I put most of my energy into making sure my business is successful. Very often that leaves little time to stop and look at my bigger picture financial position, and plan for the future. I have been working with Michael in Guardian Wealth for a number of years now and it’s great to know that he has a financial plan in place for me, and meets with me regularly to make sure I am on track. I am happy to recommend Guardian Wealth.
My husband and I contacted Guardian Wealth seeking advice and help with our pensions. I am an ex Aer Lingus employee and I found it very difficult dealing with Mercer. We met with Jim Doyle in Guardian Wealth. He gave us straightforward advice and clearly explained the options available and the process to me. Jim and his team were very efficient and easy to deal with. They dealt directly with Mercer on my behalf and got everything sorted for me. I am more than happy to recommend Guardian Wealth if you are looking for pension advice.
I would like to sincerely thank you and the rest of the team at Guardian Wealth for the professionalism and due diligence in facilitating my pension transfer from the U.K. You yourself & Stefan carried out your duties in an exemplary manner, always returning calls and emails (a rare thing unfortunately these days but one to my mind which sets Guardian Wealth and yourself particularly high in customer relations). I would have absolutely no hesitation in using yourselves again or recommending you to others.
Starting January 2025, employer contributions to PRSAs are capped at 100% of the employee's salary. It's crucial to review your pension strategy to ensure compliance and optimal
The SFT is set to rise incrementally, reaching €2.8 million by 2029, allowing for greater tax-efficient pension
Contact Guardian Wealth today to schedule your free consultation and discover how we can help you achieve your financial goals.
The problem with excess cash in the company is that is is earning 0% and the tax bills could be rising. Negative interest rates is a problem many business owners have. Have a look at the case study below to see how you can extract cash and pay less tax on profits Click
Revenue changes since January 2025 state that any employer contributions made to a PRSA (Personal Retirement Savings Account) for a company director will be treated as Benefit-in-kind (BIK). An employer can now contribute up to 100% of the directors salary into a PRSA. Contributions over the salary amount will be treated as income and taxed.
We are very experienced in setting up PRSA’s for directors and their families. To learn more visit our PRSA information page. Click
