People you can ask for by name.

No call centres, no faceless firm. When you call BDS, you reach a person who knows your name and your file.

Bryan Sheahan

Wealth Management

Bryan helps clients build and protect their wealth through pensions, investments and financial protection planning.

Qualifications: Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA); degree in International Insurance, University of Limerick.

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Bryan brings deep expertise and a steady, client-focused approach to every relationship he builds.

Away from BDS Financial, he’s happiest spending time with his four children, and he makes the most of any opportunity to travel. At weekends you’ll usually find him out on the golf course, coaching his son’s football team, or cheering on Munster rugby.

David Sheahan

Pensions & Retirement Planning

David helps clients navigate pension decisions and plan confidently for retirement and their financial future.

Qualifications: Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA); Retirement Planning Adviser (RPA); Certificate in Personal Financial Planning, National College of Ireland.

With over 12 years of experience in financial services, David brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals.

Away from BDS Financial, he’s happiest outdoors — hiking up mountains or mountain biking down Ticknock at the weekend. He’s also a lifelong sports lover, following Manchester City, Limerick hurling and Munster rugby.

Barbara Sheahan

Employee Benefits, Health Insurance & Personal Financial Planning

Barbara advises on employee benefits, life insurance, pensions, health insurance, investments and personal protection — for businesses and individuals.

Qualifications: Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA); Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP).

Barbara provides expert guidance across life insurance, pensions, health insurance, investments and personal protection. Working closely with both employers and individuals, she helps clients understand their options and put effective financial strategies in place to support their future goals.

Outside of work, Barbara enjoys keeping active in the gym, spending time with her two young children, and catching up with family and friends.

Enda Carty

Pensions & Investments

Enda brings decades of experience helping clients plan for retirement and grow their investments with confidence.

Qualifications: QFA, PFP.

Enda has 45 years’ experience in the industry and is skilled in negotiation, business planning, sales, asset management and retirement planning. He joined BDS in March 2024, when we acquired the Compass Financial Services book of business, and continues to advise those clients today.

When not following Leinster or Irish rugby, Enda has a black belt in martial arts and enjoys keeping fit or spending time with his family and friends.

Michelle Fogarty

Operations Manager

Michelle oversees the day-to-day running of the office.

Qualifications: FCCA.

Michelle brings a warm, friendly and organised approach to the team, helping to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. As our Operations Manager, Michelle oversees the day-to-day running of the office while providing valuable administrative support across the team. Her attention to detail, organisational skills and ‘nothing is too much trouble’ attitude make her an important part of our business and helps ensure our clients and colleagues receive the high level of service we pride ourselves on.

Outside of work, Michelle enjoys reading and spending quality time with family and friends.

Jean O’Donovan

Accounting

Jean looks after the firm’s day-to-day accounting.

Qualifications: Chartered Accountant.

Jean is a key part of the team and looks after our day-to-day accounting, making sure our financial records are accurate, up to date and well organised. Jean’s attention to detail and organised approach help keep the financial side of the business running smoothly and are a great support to the wider team.

Outside of work, Jean enjoys spending time with her four young children, is an avid reader and enjoys taking part in 10K runs.

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David Sheahan Insurance & Investments Ltd t/a BDS Financial is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Reg. no. 115813.