Our Team

Meet Our Advisors

Conor Carey

Bsc QFA

Director

Conor is the founder of Carey Financial Planning and was formerly a Director of CMCC Financial Solutions for 14 years. Prior to this he worked with various financial institutions, including Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank, for 15 years. Conor holds a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) degree from the Institute of Public Administration and is a Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA). Outside of work, he is a fan of all sports and is heavily involved locally with both Headford GAA and Moyne Villa soccer clubs.

Conor is currently a member of the Institute of Bankers and Brokers Ireland.

Bsc QFA

Director

Michael Judge

BagrSC, QFA

Financial Adviser

Michael Judge qualified from UCD with a degree in Agri Science. He was employed as an Agricultural advisor in Co. Cavan from where he joined ACC Bank in Navan Co Meath.

He was manager of ACC Bank in Tuam, Co. Galway until 2009 and then joined Canada Life Assurance from where he then moved to CMCC Financial Solutions in October 2013 as a Financial Adviser. A keen sportsman, Michael played Gaelic Football with his native Caherlistrane, Co. Galway, UCG, UCD and Senior Football with Galway whilst also playing Rugby with Navan & Tuam RFC. He is a member and past president of Tuam Lions Club.

Michael is currently a member of the LIA & Brokers Ireland.

BagrSC, QFA

Financial Adviser

Ronan Bray

BA, QFA, Pg Dip Fin Plan, CFP®

Financial Adviser

Ronan Bray is a Certified Financial Planner with over 30 year’s experience in the life and pensions industry.
Ronan has held roles in Hibernian Life (Now AVIVA), Irish Pensions Trust and Marsh Financial Services. Ronan ran his own business under the name of Pensions And Finance from 2008 to 2019.

Ronan has an ongoing commitment to life long learning, and educational qualifications include a BA and Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning from UCD.

BA, QFA, Pg Dip Fin Plan, CFP®

Financial Adviser

Marie Casey

QFA

Administration Manager

Marie joined the Financial Industry in 2011 and went onto study for her QFA exams in 2018 and was awarded her Professional Certificate in Financial Advice and Professional Diploma in Financial Advice. Marie has over 18 years’ experience in Customer Care & Administration and having worked with Conor Carey for 10 years she joined Carey Financial Planning in August 2021 as the Administration Manager. Marie is responsible for reviewing product services and procedures.

Marie is currently a member of the LIA & Brokers Ireland.

QFA

Administration Manager

Bernie Prendergast

QFA

Client Administrator

Bernie has been employed in the financial industry for the past 26 years of which 23 years was spent in St Jarlath’s Credit Union Ltd, Tuam, Co Galway. She has vast experience in customer relations in the areas of underwriting and credit control. She is a Qualified Financial Advisor QFA as well as holding Diplomas in SME lending, Marketing and Digital media and Accounting Technician.

Bernie is currently a member of LIA, IOB and ATI.

QFA

Client Administrator