Dublin, Ireland – January 14, 2026
Fairstone Ireland has announced its first strategic partnership of the year with All Financials, marking a powerful start to 2026 and building on the firm’s record-breaking growth in 2025. The partnership follows Fairstone’s final pre-Christmas deal with Fortitude Financial Planning and represents another major milestone in its ambitious national expansion strategy.
The partnership further strengthens Fairstone Ireland’s rapidly growing footprint and highlights the increasing demand for its Downstream Buy-Out (DBO) model among high-quality advisory firms seeking long-term stability, enhanced operational support, and a truly client-first culture. With assets under management now exceeding €2.7 billion, Fairstone enters the year with scale, confidence, and a clear strategic vision.
Under the terms of the agreement, All Financials will transition to the Fairstone brand while retaining its existing leadership team and staff. This ensures continuity for clients, while unlocking access to Fairstone’s market-leading technology, investment solutions, regulatory support, and national infrastructure.
Paul Merriman, CEO of Fairstone Ireland, commented:
“It’s hugely encouraging to begin 2026 with another high-calibre firm like All Financials joining the Fairstone family. This partnership reflects the strength of our proposition and the confidence that advisory businesses have in our long-term vision. We are building something truly distinctive in Ireland an integrated, client-first national firm that empowers advisers at every stage of their journey.”
Fran Cooke, Managing Director of All Financials, said:
“From our first conversations with Fairstone, it was clear that our values and ambitions were strongly aligned. We were looking for a partner that would protect our independence, enhance our capabilities, and ultimately allow us to deliver even better outcomes for our clients. Joining Fairstone gives us the best of both worlds: the strength of a national firm combined with the personal relationships and culture that define our business.”
Anthony O’Driscoll, Head of M&A at Fairstone Ireland, added:
“Our growth is not about scale for scale’s sake. It’s about bringing together like-minded firms that share our commitment to professionalism, independence, and exceptional client outcomes. This first partnership of the year sets the tone for what we expect will be another record-breaking year, with a strong pipeline of high-quality firms already in discussion.”
The announcement signals Fairstone Ireland’s intention to build on the exceptional success of 2025, with further strategic partnerships expected throughout the year. The firm remains focused on redefining what best-in-class financial planning looks like in Ireland combining trusted local relationships with the power of a national platform.
