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Financial Advisor John Forsythe QFA FLIA RPA

Forsythe Financial Planning is a member of Brokers Ireland and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland

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Introducing Forsythe Financial Planning

Forsythe Financial Planning is a Financial Broker based in Carrigaline, Co. Cork, offering advice on Pensions, Investments and Financial Protection to clients throughout Cork.

Helping you make confident choices with your money.

Money shouldn’t feel overwhelming or overly complicated. At Forsythe Financial Planning, we sit down with you to look at the big picture—your goals, your family, and where you want to be years from now. No confusing jargon or rigid corporate scripts, just straightforward advice and a practical plan built around what matters most to you.

  • Hi, I’m John Forsythe, founder of Forsythe Financial Planning. With over 35 years of experience in financial services, I set up Forsythe Financial Planning to offer clients the one-to-one attention that larger firms often struggle to provide.
  • I am a Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA), a Fellow of the Life Insurance Association (FLIA) and a Retirement Planning Advisor (RPA)
  • Personal Service: I have maintained close working relationships with many individuals, families and business owners in Cork since 1991.
  • Specialist Pension Advice: Pensions are my core business. I have helped many of my clients to build robust pension portfolios up to and into retirement.
  • Investment Advice: I have a long track record of helping clients outperform bank deposit rates and inflation, delivering real growth.
  • Financial Protection: Over the last 35 years, I have helped individuals and families deal with the financial consequences of death, accidents and serious illness.
  • Claims Handling: In addition to setting up solid financial protection plans, I handle all of the claims process right through to the settlement of the claim and beyond.
  • Plain English: I set out any recommended actions and ongoing advice in easy-to-understand, jargon-free formats.
  • Trust: My firm, Forsythe Financial Planning, is a member of Brokers Ireland and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, and I conduct business in accordance with the Consumer Protection Code.
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Financial planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

Let’s have a friendly chat to get you moving in the right direction.

What to expect from a Financial Advisor:
Clarity: We’ll untangle your biggest financial questions and define your top three priorities.
Simplicity: No complex jargon—just straightforward, honest feedback on your financial health.
Transparency: Forsythe Financial Planning is a member of Brokers Ireland and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland—professional qualifications across financial planning, retirement planning, pensions, and sustainable investments back our advice.

Book an Introductory Call

This initial conversation is a relaxed, two-way assessment conducted via a secure video link or a standard phone call. There is absolutely no high-pressure sales pitch.

  • Identify Your Priorities: We will discuss what you want to achieve, whether that is early retirement, restructuring old pensions, reducing your tax liability, or investing a lump sum.
  • Assess Compatibility: We will outline how our wealth management process works to ensure our services align perfectly with the complexity of your financial needs.
  • Transparent Fee Overview: We will explain exactly how our fee-based or commission structures work, ensuring total clarity before you ever spend a euro.
  • Clear Next Steps: If we are a good fit, we will explain how to transition to a formal financial planning review; if not, we will happily point you toward the right resources.

You do not need to dig out decades of paperwork or exact bank statements for this initial chat. To get the most out of our time together, simply come ready with:

  • A Rough Overview: A broad, rounded estimate of your current pensions, savings, or investment values.
  • Your Core Goals: The main financial milestones or worries currently on your mind.
  • Your Questions: Any specific questions you have for us regarding our qualifications, investment philosophies, or ongoing client care.

Compatibility Check: It ensures your financial needs align with our specialised financial planning services before any formal relationship begins.
No Advice Is Given: Because we do not provide specific product recommendations, fund selections, or actionable advice during this brief introductory chat, no regulatory or advisory fees apply.

For a 20-minute introductory discovery call, you do not need to gather a mountain of paperwork or exact statements.

The main goal of this initial chat is to discuss your high-level goals and see if there is a mutual fit. Having exact numbers is not necessary yet, but having a general sense of your financial landscape is highly beneficial.

When it comes to your life savings, pensions, and family security, credentials and transparency matter. We build our practice on strict professional standards so you can look ahead with complete clarity.

  • Qualified Expertise: John Forsythe, QFA, FLIA RPA, is one of Ireland’s most experienced Financial Advisors. John has been involved in the financial services industry since 1991 and has a proven track record of delivering robust research-based financial solutions to a wide and varied client base.
  • Decades of Experience: By developing lasting relationships, John has helped his clients navigate diverse market cycles and changes in pension and financial services legislation, ensuring that they are fully aware of any issues which may impact their financial plans.
  • Objective, Independent Guidance: As a non-aligned financial broker, John’s firm, Forsythe Financial Planning, is not tied to any single bank or insurance provider, so our advice focuses on what serves you best.
  • Regulated Security: Forsythe Financial Planning is fully regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, ensuring the highest level of consumer protection and regulatory oversight.