Fairstone Ireland has announced its third strategic partnership of 2025, joining forces with Gilroy Gannon Financial Services (GGFS), a leading financial planning and wealth management firm based in Sligo. This milestone marks Fairstone’s ninth partnership in Ireland, reinforcing its status as a powerhouse in the financial services industry.
Following the recent partnership with BRM Financial Services, this latest expansion underscores Fairstone’s momentum in delivering best-in-class financial solutions across Ireland. Gilroy Gannon Financial Services has cultivated a strong reputation for excellence over more than two decades, offering tailored financial planning, retirement strategies, and wealth management services. Through this strategic partnership, GGFS will rebrand under the Fairstone name, seamlessly integrating into its client-centric model while maintaining the same trusted team and high-quality, independent financial advice. Greg McGreal will continue to lead the firm, supported by the entire GGFS team.
Notably, this partnership applies exclusively to Gilroy Gannon Financial Services and does not extend to Gilroy Gannon Chartered Accountants (GGCA), which remains an independent entity. GGCA will continue to provide accountancy, audit, taxation, and business advisory services without any changes to client operations.
Paul Merriman, CEO of Fairstone Ireland, remarked: “We are thrilled to welcome Greg and the team at Gilroy Gannon Financial Services to Fairstone. This partnership represents another significant step in our growth journey, reinforcing our ambition to be Ireland’s leading financial planning and wealth management firm. Expanding into Sligo strengthens our ability to support clients across Ireland with top-tier financial solutions.”
Building on a highly successful 2024 – during which Fairstone partnered with three financial planning firms – this latest partnership elevates Fairstone Ireland’s total assets under management (AUM) beyond €1.8 billion, marking another milestone in its expansion.
Commenting on the partnership Greg McGreal, Managing Director of Gilroy Gannon Financial Services commented: “Joining forces with Fairstone is an exciting new chapter for our firm. Our core mission has always been to empower clients in achieving their financial goals, and this partnership enables us to enhance our bespoke financial planning offerings through Fairstone’s vast resources and expertise.”
Anthony O’Driscoll, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Fairstone Ireland, highlighted the strategic value of the partnership: “Gilroy Gannon Financial Services perfectly aligns with Fairstone’s approach to professional, client-focused wealth management. Our partnership model provides financial advisory firms with the backing of a dynamic corporate partner while delivering enhanced benefits for both clients and firms. We look forward to working closely with Greg and the entire GGFS team.”
This latest partnership cements Fairstone Ireland’s commitment to redefining the financial planning and wealth management sector. With ambitious growth strategies and an unwavering focus on client success, Fairstone continues to set new standards for excellence in 2025 and beyond.
