New chapter begins at Qifa
The acquisition of a financial planning practice based in Mallow has been hailed as a landmark moment.
SYS Financial based in Tipperary has acquired Qifa Financial Planners. This acquisition is part of SYS Financial’s expansion strategy and will bring overall assets under management by the firm to more than €650 million.
Qifa Financial Planners is a financial planning practice with clients right across Ireland. The firm was founded in 2006 by its current Managing Director Sean Lynch and manages €76 million in client assets. Qifa Financial Planners provides specialist financial planning, wealth management, retirement planning, and cashflow modelling services.
Sean Lynch will continue to be involved as he moves into a senior role with SYS Financial, based in SYS Financial’s Cork office.
Sean Lynch, Managing Director, Qifa Financial Planners, said: “Joining SYS Financial marks an exciting new chapter for Qifa Financial Planners, our team, and our clients. For nearly two decades, we’ve focused on building trusted, long-term relationships with individuals and families across Ireland. Becoming part of SYS Financial allows us to continue that journey with the backing of an exceptional organisation that shares our client-first values and vision for the future.”
Tony Delaney, CEO, SYS Financial, said: “This is a landmark moment for SYS Financial as we welcome a highly respected firm into the group. Qifa Financial Planners brings an outstanding reputation, deep client relationships, and decades of expertise to the table. This acquisition strengthens our presence in key regional markets and reinforces our ambition to be the leading provider of client-focused financial planning in Ireland. I’m particularly pleased that Sean will take on a senior role within SYS Financial. His involvement ensures continuity for clients and adds significant leadership depth to our team.”
With further acquisitions planned for 2025, the firm will grow its assets under management to over €1 billion by the end of the year.