Irish Pensions and Finance Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 141 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the knowledgeable staff members for being extremely patient, courteous, and exceptionally thorough when explaining complex pension details and financial options. People deeply appreciate the clear communication, honest guidance, and the smooth, well-organized process designed for setting up personal financial plans. Reviewers also note the outstanding ongoing support and prompt follow-up services provided consistently by the dedicated team of advisors. Clients consistently mention feeling fully supported, confident, and reassured throughout their long-term financial journey thanks to this highly professional assistance. Many consumers state that they never feel rushed or pressured into making decisions, making the overall experience entirely stress-free.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sam from Irish Pensions and Finance was recommended to me through a colleague and I was delighted to meet with him earlier this year. Sam worked around my busy work schedule to arrange an initial a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

John Kennedy gave a presentation on retirement & AVCs in my workplace. Following on from this I dealt with Killian Dineen. He was extremely helpful with setting up my AVC. He answered all my questions... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When I met one-on-one with Yasmin, she made my pension clear to me for the first time ever! She clearly explained how the AVC works, and the benefits, without being pushy. I then had some follow up co... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I always had difficulty understanding all the jargon around pensions.a couple of years ago through a recommendation from a work colleague i got in touch with Ian Garvey from IPF pensions.all i can say... See more


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  1. Financial Planner
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  3. Finance Broker
  4. Financial Consultant
  5. Pension Office

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Irish Pensions & Finance was established in 1993 and specialises in the provision of financial advice to Public Sector employees. Over the past 30 years, we have built up a wealth of experience in dealing with employees working in the Public Sector and currently administer over 152 AVC schemes with a combined membership of over 35,000 members. Current schemes include Civil Service, HSE, Voluntary Hospitals, AGSI and Local Authorities. We have a team of over 90 Financial Advisors who work with clients from initial consultation through ongoing servicing and monitoring. Our goal is to guide our clients towards making the right decisions regarding their own financial priorities and concerns. As part of our service, we provide online and in-person information sessions for Public Sector staff. These sessions give staff a breakdown of their superannuation entitlements and the options available to enhance these benefits. Staff are also offered the opportunity to meet a Financial Advisor on a one-to-one basis for an individual financial consultation, free of charge. We specialise in the provision of retirement/ financial planning advice.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have taken out an AVC with Louise…

I have taken out an AVC with Louise Dunne, she then contacted me to check how things were going, and I decided to invest again this time, with a Savings account, she listened very attentively to me and what my life is like and to determine my attitude to risk, she knew when and what I needed finances for in the future and helped me through everything, including filling in complicated forms. Louise regularly checks in with me now and we assess how the markets are doing and how the investments are doing. I will be in a position to invest again few years down the line, but I know in the interim Louise will be checking in with me at least twice a year to determine that all is going ok with investments and to put me at ease if the markets fluctuate and to settle me from making rash decisions, I hope she stays with this company of IPF or else I will be following her to the next company, as I now have full trust and have built good rapport with her and most of all TRUST her.

13 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patient and professional advisors

I have had the opportunity to engage with IPF for my pension planning and my experience has been highly satisfactory. The consultation process was clear and well-structured. My financial advisor Dean patiently explained the options available, including additional voluntary contributions (AVCs), and helped me understand the benefits and implications of different strategies for enhancing my retirement savings.

29 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

IPF were very nice to deal with and were able to answer any question I asked. A wide range of topics was covered.

14 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience

IPF made commencing an AVC clear and easy and have been happy to assist with questions or altering the amount towards the fund. Have already recommended IPF to others.

6 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Professional and trustworthy advice

We recently dealt with Aaron Lockhart in Irish Pensions & Finance, and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. Aaron was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and ensured both my wife and I fully understand the mechanics of the AVC.

Aaron took time and care to clearly explain our pension. I informed Aaron that I needed to think about other possible investment options and he promptly provided me with options tailored to my needs.

I would highly recommend Aaron to anyone looking for trustworthy, expert financial advice delivered in a clear, friendly and professionalism manner.

Niall Branigan

4 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently met with Nicole Tyrell and…

I recently met with Nicole Tyrell and found her to be clear, concise and patient. I found the preparatory work she had done was really helpful in enabling me to understand the information. I would definitely recommend her to others.

1 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mortgage Switch. Great Service

I received an excellent service from Ryan & Aimi whilst switching Mortgage. They made the whole process very simple and straight forward and got me the best deal possible tailored to my circumstances . Would highly recommend.

1 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent advice

From the beginning Ryan Flood was very helpful in helping us navigate the process of applying for a mortgage and was able to give us excellent advice along the way. I could recommend IPF enough for the professionalism and genuine helpfulness from its staff.

15 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Received a follow up phone call…

Received a follow up phone call promptly, following an initial training session. I was given a very clear analysis and summary of what I could expect for my pension and advice on AVCs that was simple and easy to set up. It de-mystified the pension process for me and gave great peace of mind.

17 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Eoghain O'Haire was so helpful

Eoghain O'Haire was so helpful, friendly and explained everything so I could understand as much as my capacity is for taking in this knowledge. The spreadsheet and figures relating to my situation was changing. Great help for AVCs

9 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service and trusted financial guidance

I recently had the pleasure of working with Irish Pensions & Finance, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the very first consultation, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely focused on understanding my financial goals.
In particular, Jack Stevens was exceptional to deal with. He took the time to clearly explain my pension and investment options in a way that was easy to understand, without any pressure or unnecessary jargon. I felt confident that the advice I received was tailored specifically to my circumstances, and he was always available to answer questions promptly and thoroughly.
What really stood out was the transparency and commitment to long-term financial planning. I was provided with clear guidance, practical recommendations, and a well-structured plan that gives me real peace of mind about my future.
I would highly recommend Irish Pensions & Finance — especially Jack — to anyone looking for trustworthy, expert financial advice delivered with professionalism and care.

19 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IPF Financial advisor Angel Arrogante - Excellent

I recently had an online call with IPF and was extremely impressed with the service I received. Financial advisor Angel Arrogante was very clear, very patient, and very knowledgeable, taking the time to explain my options in a way that was easy to understand. The entire process was professional and reassuring. I would highly recommend Angel for any financial planning.
To add, my calls were returned so promptly, always a plus....!

12 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Andrew

Andrew
Was informative, patient and laid out everything in a comprehensive and easy format . Courteous and very good at explaining the more complex aspects of state pensions .
Very good at follow up and conscientious with regard to making sure any ‘loose ends ‘ are tied up

22 January 2026
Unprompted review

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