MWM Group unveils plans for further acquisitions

Following its recent merger with Financial Innovations, Cork-based MyWealthManagement plans to continue to grow nationwide through strategic M&A

Stephen O’Driscoll and Mark Ryan of MWM Group, with Sandra Maher and John Barrett of Inspire Financial.

Financial advisor and mortgage brokerage MyWealthManagement has announced expansion plans, following a series of recent acquisitions and amalgamations.

MWM Group, headquartered in Cork, has merged with Financial Innovations, its fourth deal in recent months, with further planned acquisitions in the pipeline. MWM acquired Inspire Financial’s book of business in December. Inspire Financial’s John Barrett retains his title as director within MWM, with team members moving to senior advisory roles across the group.

Joey Sheahan, head of acquisitions at MWM Group, said: "This expansion reflects the strength of our team and our ability to grow while maintaining the trusted, long-term relationships at the heart of our business. In an evolving global market, we remain committed to managing our clients’ assets with discipline and delivering consistent, long-term value.” 

In June 2025, MWM Group invested €10m in the acquisition of Axiom Private Clients. The group specialises in personalised financial planning and wealth management for high net worth individuals and families looking to secure and grow wealth.

MWM Group, chaired by non-executive director John Higgins, a former EY regional managing partner, is on track to have €750m in client assets under advice (AUA) by the end of Q2 2026, with a further deal pipeline targeting AUA of €1.5bn by year-end.

In mid-recruitment drive currently, the group has successfully expanded its professional team to 28 financial advisors, including four certified financial planners).

MWM’s pensions and post-retirement division is led by Mark Ryan, former head of wealth with Mercer. Siobhán Aherne, formerly of RBC Brewin Dolphin, was recently appointed as MWM’s head of operations.

The group is targeting a workforce of 300 employees across the country by 2030, primarily through strategic M&A.