About Daragh

Certified Financial Planner®

works with individuals and businesses in the areas of pensions, investments, and insurance protection.

Daragh Coleman – My Story

Daragh Coleman is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with over 23 years experience advising clients on investments, retirement planning and insurance protection.

Before setting up Coleman Financial Planning, Daragh held advisory positions with Bank of Ireland, GMC Life & Pensions, and New Ireland Assurance.

In 2007, Daragh qualified as a Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA) and in 2018 he was awarded a Diploma in Retirement Planning Advice (RPA).  He is a member of the LIA (Life Insurance Association) and Brokers Ireland.

Daragh gained the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning from UCD in 2022, subsequently receiving his CFP® designation which is considered to be the most prestigious and globally recognised qualification for a financial adviser to hold.

Daragh is a former President of the St. Mary’s College Past Pupils Union and served 2 seasons on the Executive Committee of St. Mary’s College RFC.

In his spare time he likes to sing with his choir, cycle with his friends and spend time with his daughter Lucy and son Toby.

Licensed by:

Coleman Financial Planning Ltd. T/A Coleman Financial Planning is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

My Qualifications

Education

  • Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA) – 2007
  • Diploma in Retirement Planning Advice (RPA) – 2018
  • Diploma in Financial Planning from UCD – 2022

Experience

  • Bank of Ireland
  • GMC Life & Pensions
  • New Ireland Assurance
  • Advising clients on investments, retirement planning and insurance protection.

Member

  • LIA (Life Insurance Association of Ireland)
  • Brokers Ireland
  • Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) Ireland

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