Why Rockwell?
It is your life and you are in charge of your goals. Financial planning keeps you focused to ensure your spending and saving habits help you achieve your financial goals and live your best life now and in the future. That’s where we come in as the Best Financial Advisors in Dublin, as recommended by Best in Ireland.
About Us
Our Achievements
5000
+
Personal and Corporate clients
350
m+
We manage in client funds
500
+
Individual Investments Funds
20
Years Experience
17
Different Providers for Pensions, Investments and Insurance
Awards
Robert Whelan
Managing Director
hello@rockwellfinancial.ie 
01 296 6120
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
Strictly Come Dancing
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
Eddie Rockets – it just never gets old for me!
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
A big, old house to renovate
Chocolate or Crisps?
Crisps, absolutely no competition!
Why did you choose this picture?
I inherited my Mam’s love of musicals, and it has always been our thing to do together. I’ve been lucky enough to see shows on Broadway and the West End, but nothing compares to going to dinner and a show with my Mam here in Dublin.
Aine Murphy
Learning and Development Coordinator
aine@rockwellfinancial.ie 01 296 6120
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
The Simpsons, still love it to this day
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
You can’t go wrong with your aul local for a curry. Bit of sesame prawn toast and a spicebag mmmm.
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
A celebratory meal of course. Then a house.
Chocolate or Crisps?
Crisps always! The smellier the better – Meanies, scampi fries, skips.
Why did you choose this picture?
I love to cook, eat food and feed people. I also support the Minnesota Vikings… Superbowl on the horizon!
Brian Dwyer
Employee Benefits Consultant
brian@rockwellfinancial.ie 083 207 4897
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
Dragon Ball Z.
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
“My Meat Wagon” in Smithfield Square, best BBQ in Ireland!
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
A House and numerous plane tickets. First place I go will be Japan and South East Asia.
Chocolate or Crisps?
Crisps. Can’t beat Prawn Cocktail Pringles!
Why did you choose this picture?
Win or lose, going to a game with friends is one of my favourite things to do.
Brian Forde
Head of Financial Planning
bforde@rockwellfinancial.ie 083 015 7891
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
Keenan and Kel.
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
Son of a Bun in Cork. Best burger in Ireland.
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
Look after my family and friends, as well as getting a good financial advisor.
Chocolate or Crisps?
Crisps hands down.
Why did you choose this picture?
Still trying my best to support Man Utd despite them breaking my heart on a weekly basis!
Caoimhe Pollard
Digital Marketing Executive
caoimhe@rockwellfinancial.ie 01 844 3704
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
Friends and Futurama.
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
Thai Garden in Blanchardstown.
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
Probably an apartment in Dublin.
Chocolate or Crisps?
Depends on if I’m having tea or a pint.
Why did you choose this picture?
I love watching Rugby and running, especially doing marathons with my dad!
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
Hannah Montana.
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
Anywhere in Italy, I love pasta, pizza, and red wine!
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
Definitely a one way ticket to travel around the world and a house!
Chocolate or Crisps?
Chocolate!
Why did you choose this picture?
I love shopping, retail therapy!!!
Daire McConnon
Senior Financial Planner
daire@rockwellfinancial.ie 0830774734
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
Friends and The Simpsons
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
So hard to choose I love food, The Clermont in Blackrock (Louth) is hard to beat. I’ll give a shoutout to Sizzlers Café in Ardee for breakfast/lunch.
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
I’d buy a house in Coronado Beach, San Diego.
Chocolate or Crisps?
Crisps
Why did you choose this picture?
I spend most of my spare time either watching or playing football.
Darren Crossland
Senior Financial Planner
darren@rockwellfinancial.ie 086 4564975
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
MacGyver and The Simpsons.
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
Any Mexican restaurant.
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
I would book a long holiday travelling the world with my wife and kids.
Chocolate or Crisps?
Chocolate.
Why did you choose this picture?
I love BBQ and spend a lot of time researching and experimenting with different outdoor cooking (smoking, slow cooking, grilling and even dry age meats myself).
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
ED, Edd n Eddy
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
Saba on Baggot Street. I love all types of food and cuisines, but this one always hits the spot.
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
I would spend the first year going on ski holidays and golf trips, but I would also purchase a home in Lugano, Switzerland.
Chocolate or Crisps?
Honestly, both!
Why did you choose this picture?
I love golf. I’ve been playing ever since I was a kid and I’ve been fortunate enough to play come of the world’s best courses.
Josh Keown
Senior Financial Planner
josh@rockwellfinancial.ie 0830730750
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
I used to watch The Simpsons all the time. We used to watched it as a family and it brings back great memories.
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
Nando’s is my go-to. You can’t beat their Peri-Peri chicken and sauce.
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
First thing I’d do is buy a new house with a games room for my 6-year-old son, Leo. He’s always asking for one, so that would be perfect for him.
Chocolate or Crisps?
I’m all about the crisps, I could eat 20 packs a day if left to my own devices.
Why did you choose this picture?
I chose it because I’m a Manchester City fan. I’ve been going to games since I was a kid at Maine Road with my dad. Some of my best memories are from those days.
Kate Dunne
Associate Financial Planner
kate@rockwellfinancial.ie 01 296 6120
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
Drake and Josh
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
Marigold – My local Chinese
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
A house in Tenerife
Chocolate or Crisps?
Crisps
Why did you choose this picture?
I spend a lot of my spare time exercising or playing GAA
Mark Hall
Operations Manager
mark.hall@rockwellfinancial.ie 01 296 6120
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
Scooby Doo.
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
TGI Fridays, only for their signature sauce!
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
A one-way ticket around the world.
Chocolate or Crisps?
Crisps, so many different flavours.
Why did you choose this picture?
Sport has always been a part of my life and I love the escape you get from going to the cinema.
Michael Lacey
Financial Services Director
michael@rockwellfinancial.ie 083 0153526
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
Star Trek – loved the adventures with the Klingons. Beam me up Scotty.
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
I am an enthusiastic home cook and really enjoy having family and friends around. So home is my favourite place to eat. But if we are eating out for a special treat then Dax on Pembroke Street is my number 1.
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
I would buy a first class around the world trip so that I could attend every race of next year’s Formula 1 season.
Chocolate or Crisps?
Both. How could you not have Tayto Cheese and Onion and Cadbury Caramel
Why did you choose this picture?
I cook to relax. I took a sabbatical from September to December 2022 and attended the Ballymaloe Cookery School. Lived my best life for 3 months.
Olivija Radzvilaviciute
Associate Financial Planner
olivija@rockwellfinancial.ie 01 296 6120
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
SpongeBob
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
A Good Italian, I love a pasta.
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
A villa in Greece, with a good sunrise/sunset view.
Chocolate or Crisps?
Chocolate.
Why did you choose this picture?
I love to travel and explore different cities & their culture.
Patricia Murphy
Marketing Manager
patricia@rockwellfinancial.ie 083 0776317
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
I was a strange child, I never really watched TV….too busy climbing trees or with my head stuck in book!
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
A family favourite is Michie Suchi in Ranelagh – simple surroundings, great staff and AMAZING food.
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
A holiday villa on the Amalfi Coast….one can dream!
Chocolate or Crisps?
Keoghs crisps all the way.
Why did you choose this picture?
There is no greater escape than a good book.
Pete McKavanagh
Head of Operations and Technical Services
pete@rockwellfinancial.ie 086 062 0777
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
The A Team.
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
The first place selling food immediately after surfing.
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
A house in somewhere high in the Serra de Tramuntana.
Chocolate or Crisps?
Crisps. Any flavor!
Why did you choose this picture?
I enjoy multi sport races like triathlons!
Rebecca McGarry
Executive Assistant
rebecca@rockwellfinancial.ie 0831169917
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
Strictly Come Dancing
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
Eddie Rockets – it just never gets old for me!
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
A big, old house to renovate
Chocolate or Crisps?
Crisps, absolutely no competition!
Why did you choose this picture?
I inherited my Mam’s love of musicals, and it has always been our thing to do together. I’ve been lucky enough to see shows on Broadway and the West End, but nothing compares to going to dinner and a show with my Mam here in Dublin.
Sandra O’Neill
Financial Controllor
sandra@rockwellfinancial.ie 01 296 6120
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
Home and Away and it’s still going strong!
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
I love ALL food but my favourite has to be Thai. An old time favourite in Dublin is the Chili Club or you can’t beat Saba, yum!
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
I would book a holiday and bring all my family and friends!
Chocolate or Crisps?
Crisps all the way!
Why did you choose this picture?
I chose this picture because I am at my happiest when I’m heading off on holiday adventures with my family, preferably somewhere warm and sunny!
Shane Hickey
Senior Financial Consultant
shane.hickey@rockwellfinancial.ie 083 415 9379
Which TV show did you love as a kid?
The Simpsons
Where’s your favourite place to eat?
San Sab, hard to get a bad meal in that place.
What’s the 1st thing you’d would you buy if you won the lotto?
I would probably invest the lotto money and try look after family/friends in some way
Chocolate or Crisps?
Crisps all day!
Why did you choose this picture?
I’ve done plenty of travel over the years but now its travel with my 2 young kids. It’s exciting to show them new places!
