Archives 2025

Tara Scully BA (Hons)
Tara Scully – Life and Pension Administrator

Tara, from Skibbereen in Co. Cork, joined Moneytree in 2025.

Holding a BA (Hons) degree in Economics, she is currently leading the administration of the life and pensions department.

Outside of work, she enjoys going for walks and travelling.

Mark Kirby QFA, RPA, SIA
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Mark Kirby QFA, RPA

Mark is a qualified financial advisor (QFA) and Retirement Planning Adviser (RPA) with a passion for helping people. Mark started in financial services five years ago, having previously been a successful self-employed restauranteur for over 11 years. Throughout his financial services career, Mark has been committed to professionalism, focusing on building relationships not only with his clients but with the providers so he can deliver on his promise and commitment to do what is best for his clients.

Mark is a newly married family man with 2 children, loves sport and a previous 3-time qualifier to pitch and putt All Ireland finals.

John McGuckin QFA
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John McGuckin QFA

Originally from Derry, John moved to Cork in 2019. After working on the mortgage side of Moneytree, he transitioned into financial advice, earning his QFA (Qualified Financial Adviser) designation in 2023. He now advises clients on life assurance, pensions, investments, and savings. John enjoys the personal side of his work — particularly building relationships and helping clients make confident financial decisions. John is working towards his RPA qualification.

A lifelong GAA enthusiast, John now channels his passion for the sport into coaching, with his playing days happily behind him!

Jeremy Crowley QFA
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Jeremy Crowley QFA

Jeremy, originally from Crosshaven Co. Cork, and now living in Skibbereen, is a well experienced financial advisor. He advises clients in all areas of personal financial planning and products and specialises in helping Irish professionals build secure and prosperous futures through tailored financial advice. Jeremy has completed his QFA, RPA and SIA qualifications.

He is an avid Munster rugby fan and also has a keen interest in golf and American Football.

Veronica Daly QFA
Veronica Daly QFA – Proprietary Director & Mortgage Advisor

Veronica’s vast mortgage experience, in particular her strong customer service ethos, makes her ideally suited to give impartial and expert advice. Her customer base has developed over the years from word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied clients. As a working mother of two children, Veronica understands the demands on young families in terms of time and financial resources, and has a particular understanding that time is precious.

Veronica takes it upon herself to take the hassle out of securing the best mortgage approval for our clients to make the entire process as stress-free as possible.

Con Daly MSc, QFA-FLIA, CFP®
Con Daly MSc, QFA-FLIA, CFP® – Proprietary Director

Con has almost 29 years of experience in the financial advice industry. As a result, he has seen many changes and phases within this sector. Con is a Certified Financial Planner™ which, internationally, represents the highest level of professional competence in financial planning.

Con’s Professional Qualifications are:

  • Masters in Financial Planning (M.Sc.) UCD
  • Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA)
  • Fellow of the Life Insurance Association (FLIA)
  • Specialist Investment Adviser (SIA)
  • Retirement Planning Adviser (RPA)
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)

Examinations don’t necessarily guarantee great advice; however, they provide a benchmark to compare one adviser with another. Similar to many of the professionals that Con advises, he continually upgrades his professional skills and qualifications therefore ensuring that our client offering continues to be among the best available in Ireland.

Con is a life and qualifying member of the MDRT, (Million Dollar Round Table) and recently was asked to join the Irish Committee of MDRT.