About us

Financial experts practised in success

What defines success for you? Hobbs Financial Practice Limited is a private client wealth management firm, based in County Kildare, advising over a quarter of a billion euros in financial assets. We offer a range of financial services in the areas of investment in social housing, personal financial planning, pension planning, investment portfolio structuring, capital preservation, insurance, income protection and gold. Our success is defined by our clients’ success.

Our network

A bespoke financial advisory service

Our philosophy is that everything begins with the individual. Financial advice is never a one-size fits all situation, and that’s why we offer bespoke financial strategies designed with our clients’ needs, goals and expectations sitting firmly in the driving seat.

Four decades of experience providing expert financial advice has proven to us that close collaboration with our clients is the not-so-secret ingredient to success. We take pride in keeping our business personal. We custom fit to your personal situation and when you move, we move with you - jobs, relationships, investments, pensions.

Our oldest client is nearing 100 and the youngest still have their Communion money! At Hobbs Financial Practice Limited, we understand that life is full of unexpected turns, challenges and time-sensitive opportunities. That’s why we are there for our clients when they need us, seven days a week.

Our Values

Clear communication

Unsurprisingly, overly complicated financial jargon doesn’t make you money! Instead, we believe that smart financial planning begins with understanding.

Transparency

In an economic climate of smoke and mirrors we are a flashlight, showing you exactly what is going on and what it means for you.

Unbiased advice

Our advice is always completely impartial. We do not affiliate ourselves with any banks or financial service products.

Confidentiality

Your finances are your business. Although we require personal information to give you appropriate financial advice, we will never share your information with a third party.

Our Values

Clear communication

Unsurprisingly, overly complicated financial jargon doesn’t make you money! Instead, we believe that smart financial planning begins with understanding.

Transparency

In an economic climate of smoke and mirrors we are a flashlight, showing you exactly what is going on and what it means for you.

Unbiased advice

Our advice is always completely impartial. We do not affiliate ourselves with any banks or financial service products.

Confidentiality

Your finances are your business. Although we require personal information to give you appropriate financial advice, we will never share your information with a third party.

Meet the team

When you appoint Hobbs Financial Practice Limited, you’re engaging with experts who are registered members of the Institute of Banking (IOB), the Life Insurance Association Ireland (LIA), Compliance Ireland (CI) and Accounting Technicians Ireland.

The administration team is composed of Siobhan and Jean, who keep the office running like clockwork and handle compliance, accounts, and other paperwork. They have both worked for Hobbs Financial Practice Limited for the past two decades and are invaluable members of the team.

The advisors

Eddie Hobbs

Eddie is well known for RTE’s blockbuster “Rip-Off Republic” and award-winning personal finance series “Show Me The Money”, as well as several other programmes. He has written a number of bestselling books on personal finance and investment and is a regular contributor to national debates on radio and TV programmes on matters relating to economic management, competition, natural resources and personal finance. He founded the practice in the mid-90s.