There's a belief I come across almost every week, and it does more quiet damage than nearly any other. It goes like this: you need money to make money. Investing, the thinking runs, is something you graduate to once you're already comfortable — a club with a velvet rope, and you're not quite on the list yet.


Liam Colgan
Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
Based in Meath. Working across Ireland.

CFP® | MSc Financial Services (UCD) | 20+ Years in Financial Services | Regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland | As Heard on LMFM
I'm Liam Colgan, Certified Financial Planner, founder of Front Row Advisory, and your financial partner for the long term. Whether you're planning for retirement, protecting your family, or finally getting clarity on your finances, I'm here to help you move forward without the jargon, without the pressure.
I've spent more than 20 years in Irish financial services - advising clients, leading teams at Irish Life, and more recently lecturing in financial services at third level. I started Front Row Advisory because I believed there was a better way to deliver financial advice: personal, plain-spoken, and genuinely in your corner. I'm a father of five. That shapes everything about how I work. I think in decades, not quarters. I care about outcomes, not transactions.
You Might Be In The Right Place If...
- You're a professional or business owner who earns well but isn't sure your money is working as hard as you are.
- You're approaching retirement and want a plan that's clear, not complicated.
- You've got a pension somewhere but have no idea if it's on track.
- You want honest advice from someone who will actually listen, not someone trying to sell you something.
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