Tailored wealth strategies to help you build, protect, and enjoy your financial future.
Covering pensions, investments, protection insurance and tax advice for Pharmacy Owners.
Structure your company profits, company cash and pensions in a tax efficient way.
Safeguard your lifestyle and dependents with products suited to protect your income sources.
We help you grow wealth through diversified portfolios, including ethical or low-risk options.
A flexible, individual pension plan with “a death in service benefit”
Plan your future exit from practice or partnership with clear, confident financial steps.
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.
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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.
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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.
What to Expect When You Work With Us
Understanding your financial goals, your other income sources, and how to apply Revenue reliefs to your situation so you pay less tax and have a strong retirement plan.
Overview of your situation and present you with a one page tax and pension plan.
When discussed and agreed we will implement the plan, and regularly review progress with you.
Owning a pharmacy often means you don’t have the same employer-funded pension that employees might enjoy. A pension gives you tax relief on contributions, grows tax-efficiently, and ensures you can step away from the business when you choose without relying solely on selling the pharmacy for retirement income.
Employer contributions from the Company are treated as an expense, reducing your corporation tax bill. This means moving money from your company into your pension can be more tax-efficient than paying yourself dividends or a large salary.
Your pension is separate from the business. Even if you sell, your pension remains intact and continues to grow. Selling the pharmacy may also create a lump sum of capital, which you could invest into your existing pension or look at other investment options.
Pensions are not automatically part of your estate. Instead, the value can usually be transferred to your spouse, children, or dependents in a tax-efficient manner. This makes pensions an important estate-planning tool for pharmacy owners. If you have any question on how your pension is structured call us now on 01 5267770 or 053 9110380.
Relying solely on the sale of your business can be risky, as valuations depend on market conditions and buyer demand. A pension provides a diversified, tax-efficient safety net, ensuring you’re not solely dependent on the eventual sale price of your business.
Yes. Pharmacy owners often have complex financial situations, balancing business cash, pension planning, and personal wealth. A specialist financial advisor like ourselves can help you structure pension contributions, maximise tax reliefs, extract company cash and align investments with your long-term goals.
Firstly, check if the financial advisor has a recognised professional qualification to give financial advice. Also check if they have experience advising people in similar situations to yours and lastly check they are regulated to give you advice.
