Howden enters Galway with the acquisition of Maven Financial Planning Limited

Howden announced the acquisition of Maven Financial Planning Limited (‘Maven’), one of Ireland’s foremost financial planning and advisory firms. This acquisition establishes Howden Ireland’s Life and Pensions advisory offering in Galway, and expands the company’s footprint on the West Coast with the addition of a second location.

Founded by Padraig Kelly and Fintan Corrigan, Maven is dedicated to providing expert advice and services across a range of areas including pensions, savings, investments, protection, and inheritance planning.

Maven’s team of eight professionals will join Howden Ireland, continuing to support and develop the firm’s strong portfolio of long-standing client relationships throughout the region.

Howden’s Financial Advisory team, launched just last year, is led by Dermot Gaskin, Managing Director. The team of over 80 and growing already manages a large volume of clients across Ireland, supporting their insurance and financial advisory needs.

Dermot Gaskin, Managing Director of Financial Advisory, Howden Ireland, said: “Maven is an excellent business that will enhance our presence not only in Life and Pensions but across the full range of financial advisory services, insurance and mortgages for clients not only in Galway and surrounding counties but across the west of Ireland. The acquisition of Maven highlights our ambitious growth strategy, supported by an exciting pipeline of transformative acquisitions planned for 2026 and beyond.

“Maven shares Howden’s values, prioritising its people and most importantly their clients to provide expert financial advice and class-leading service. As part of Howden, Maven’s clients will now be able to benefit from a suite of bespoke products and an even broader range of services. We are pleased to welcome Padraig, Fintan, and team to Howden.”

Padraig Kelly and Fintan Corrigan, Directors of Maven, commented: “We’re delighted to become part of Howden and be the company’s first office in Galway. The brand and culture at Howden match those at Maven, and we look forward to continuing to provide specialist advice supported by Howden’s scale and expertise.”

The acquisition of Maven Financial Planning Limited is subject to CBI regulatory approval.