Expert Pensions & Retirement Advice Cork
With over 35 years of trusted expertise, Financial Advisor John Forsythe QFA FLIA RPA, helps individuals, families, and business owners build secure, tax-efficient retirement plans.
Forsythe Financial Planning is a member of Brokers Ireland and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland
Free Financial Reviews for Individuals & Businesses in Cork
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 regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Our advice is backed by professional qualifications across financial planning, retirement planning, pensions, and sustainable investments.
Why Cork Families and Businesses Choose to work with Forsythe Financial Planning
- 35+ Years of Impartial Advice: Serving clients across Cork City and County since 1991.
- Impartiality: Because we are not tied to any one product provider, we search the entire Irish market to find you lower fees, better rates, and top-performing funds. We work for you, not the institutions.
- A Personal, No-Jargon Approach: We take the time to understand your unique responsibilities and remove the complexity of Irish tax and financial structures.


John Forsythe QFA FLIA RPA
Your Trusted Financial Advisor in Cork
John Forsythe, trading as Forsythe Financial Planning, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Our advice is backed by professional qualifications across financial planning, retirement planning, pensions, and sustainable investments.
Financial advice and guidance
- Working in the financial services industry since 1991
- Qualified Financial Adviser, QFA
- Retirement Planning Adviser, RPA
- Fellow of Life Insurance Association, FLIA
- Member of Brokers Ireland and the Financial Broker Network.
Our simple 3-step approach to Financial Advice and Guidance
Provide a personalised report and answer any questions you may have.
We will set out our recommendations in a financial advice suitability statement (also called a “Statement of Suitability” which is a formal written document that a financial adviser or institution must give you before you buy or agree to a financial product.
We help you act on the plan and review it as your circumstances, priorities and responsibilities change.
You get to decide what happens next. You may choose to implement none, some or all of the recommendations set out in the Suitability Statement. We will act according to your wishes and set up or amend your financial products based on your advice.
Once these plans are in place, we will conduct regular reviews and updates to ensure your financial plans remain fit for purpose.
Contact us
Why people contact us
Take the first step
People often contact us when something changes, or when important financial decisions need to be made.
We help clients make sense of their options, set priorities and take practical next steps.
Qualified, professional financial advice from an experienced Financial Advisor
Financial planning isn’t rocket science, but it can be tricky. If you want to find out more about what working with a Financial Advisor involves.
Schedule a 15-minute chat over the phone or online to see if the services we provide are a good fit for you.
