Fairstone Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Kelly as Director of Brokerage, a strategic move that highlights his exceptional contributions to the company’s rapid growth and positions Fairstone for its next phase of expansion.
A visionary leader in the financial services industry, Paul co-founded ClearChoice in 2015, transforming it into a leading brokerage services firm. Following its acquisition—alongside Broker Assist and Pax Asset Management—by Fairstone in 2022, Paul played a key role in integrating advanced technology, optimising business processes, and strengthening a robust brokerage network. His leadership has been instrumental in positioning Fairstone Ireland as a dominant force in the market, attracting top-tier partners through its innovative Downstream Buyout (DBO) model.
In his new role as Director of Brokerage, Paul will lead Fairstone’s strategic brokerage initiatives, leveraging his extensive industry expertise to drive the company’s ambitious expansion plans
Commenting on his appointment, Paul Kelly stated:
“I am incredibly excited to take on this new role at Fairstone Ireland. The brokerage sector is evolving rapidly, and our goal is to provide brokers with the tools, technology, and support they need to thrive in this dynamic environment. By fostering strong partnerships and leveraging innovation, we are well-positioned to set new benchmarks in the industry.”
Fairstone Ireland is on an aggressive growth trajectory, with plans to partner with 20 additional brokerages over the next three years. Two major partnerships are set to be announced in 2025, reinforcing the company’s commitment to fostering strong, like-minded partnerships.
Paul Kelly continued:
“The Irish financial advice market, over the decades, has tried & failed to build a cohesive M & A strategy that is built on growth, succession planning and enhancing the financial planning experience for Brokerage owners, their staff & most importantly their clients. Fairstone Ireland is ready to drive towards 30 regional offices with assets under management of €5 Billion + by 2027. There has never been a model like this in Ireland, and I am excited to enhance my role with Brokerages by bringing them into this partnership”
