Ronan McGrath leads Oakwood Financial Advisors as Managing Director.

Over 30 years in the industry, he has advised company directors, medical consultants, legal professionals and other high-net-worth individuals on retirement planning, investment strategy and tax-efficient wealth structuring.

His work is grounded in careful listening, clear advice and long-term client relationships — many of which now span multiple generations of the same family.

Cíara, our Office and Administration Team Manager, has over 20 years of experience in the Financial Services industry.

As a Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP) and Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA), she plays a central role in overseeing the efficient running of our office and internal operations.

Her extensive expertise in retirement and financial planning supports the delivery of consistently high standards of professional service across the firm.

Debbie joined Oakwood as Partner Advisor within the Senior Management team, having previously served as Director of Employee Benefits and Financial Planning with one of Ireland’s largest accountancy firms. With over 20 years advising corporate clients on employee benefit and risk structures, alongside supporting individual clients with their financial planning, she combines deep technical expertise with a professional, client-first approach.

Her qualifications and practical knowledge span private medical insurance, compliance and ethics, giving her a broad perspective across the advisory spectrum. Coming from a medical family, Debbie also brings personal insight to her work with Oakwood’s sizeable client base of medical professionals.

Sinéad is a founding director of Oakwood Financial Advisors. Her career spans senior roles with a global financial services provider, where her background in fund control was complemented by the delivery of large-scale projects across multiple industries, including work with a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturer. She also brings marketing experience to the team.

At Oakwood, Sinéad works on the operational side of the business, where her attention to detail and breadth of experience translate directly into a smoother, more considered service for our clients.

Bronagh’s role focuses on financial and retirement planning, as well as the structuring of investment portfolios. Bronagh has developed a particular specialism in advising medical professionals, including guiding GPs on their GMS superannuation benefits and hospital consultants on their public sector pension entitlements.

Working closely with clients and their families, she has built considerable experience in helping them gain clarity and confidence in their financial future, with every plan carefully tailored to individual circumstances and long-term goals.

Barry brings over 25 years’ experience to Oakwood, gained across a wide range of roles with leading insurance companies. A Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA), Retirement Planning Adviser (RPA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), he combines strong technical knowledge with a detail-driven approach to client work.

At Oakwood, Barry’s focus is on client servicing and paraplanning, supporting clients and our advisors across pensions, protection and investment matters. He ensures that every recommendation is reviewed and underpinned by careful analysis, clear documentation and a responsive, personal service.

Katie joined Oakwood Financial Advisors in 2021 after working within a Group Pensions department with a large insurer. Katie comes from a group scheme background specialising in Defined Contribution Pension Schemes. She is a Qualified Financial Advisor and her role lies in administration support and customer service.

Caroline provides Oakwood Financial Advisors with her Compliance Consultancy Services. Caroline is a qualified member of the Compliance Institute. She is also an Associate member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland. Caroline has spent the last 19 years working in the Financial Services Industry both as an Accountant and subsequently in the Compliance area prior to setting up her own Compliance Consultancy Service. CC Compliance Solutions is run and owned by Caroline Coyle FIPA., LCOI.