About ARF Ireland

Welcome to ARF Ireland and thank you for visiting. We hope you find answers to your questions about Approved Retirement Funds (ARF) & Approved Minimum Retirement Funds (AMRF).

ARF Ireland is a specialist ARF Advisory division of RDA Wealth Ltd. We pride ourselves on providing insightful ARF advice and guidance for those either about to set up a new ARF or for existing ARF holders who may be confused or concerned about their existing ARF arrangements.

We believe setting up an ARF is the start of a process and not the end. You will possibly have your ARF as a significant financial asset for the next 20 – 30 years so it’s important you receive valuable ongoing yearly ARF advice.

Our Team is led by Michael Coburn and we currently advise clients on in excess of €55 million of ARF / Pension Assets.

Our Team

 

Michael Coburn

BBS, QFA, FLIA, LCOI, RPA, SIA
Owner & Director

Michael has been providing tax, investment and lifetime financial planning advice to clients since 2005. He has an indepth understanding of Pensions and Approved Retirement Funds which allows him to guide his clients through the complex world of ARFs and long term financial planning.

Michael’s qualifications include:

  • QFA (Qualified Financial Advisor)
  • FLIA (Fellow of the Life Assurance Association of Ireland)
  • LCOI (Licentiate of the Compliance Officers of Ireland)
  • RPA (Retirement Planning Advisor)
  • SIA (Specialist Investment Advisor)
  • BBS (Bachelor of Business Studies)

Michael can be contacted at mcoburn@arfireland.ie

Jim Doyle

ACMA, QFA, CGMA
Owner & Director

Jim has more than 20 years of experience supporting and advising clients. As a Qualified Accountant and Qualified Financial Advisor Jim uses his wealth of tax and investment experience for the benefit of his clients.

Jim’s qualifications include:

  • QFA (Qualified Financial Advisor)
  • ACMA (Chartered Management Accountant)
  • CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant)
 

Kara Mahon

QFA
Client Support

Kara has been working in the financial services sector since 2004 and has been with us since 2012. She provides administration and back up support to our team and our clients. She ensures the set up of your ARF runs as smoothly as possible.

Kara’s qualifications include:

  • QFA (Qualified Financial Advisor)

Kara can be contacted at kmahon@arfireland.ie

Stefan Kalchev

QFA
Client Support

Stefan joined us in 2015 having graduated from UCD with a Bachelors Degree in Business Studies. He quickly obtained his QFA qualification and has been an integral part of the team ever since. Stefan is our office manager and also provides administration and back up support to our team and our clients.

Stefan’s qualifications include:

  • QFA (Qualified Financial Advisor)

Stefan can be contacted at skalchev@arfireland.ie

Joanne Fenelon

 
Marketing Manager

Joanne has been with us since 2010. If you are contacting ARF Ireland for the first time, chances are Joanne will be the first voice you hear. Joanne is responsible for all of our Marketing activity and also acts as a point of contact for our clients.

Joanne can be contacted at jfenelon@arfireland.ie