Gráinne Seoige is a journalist, news anchor and documentary and entertainment television presenter. Having worked with TG4, TV3, RTÉ One, RTÉ2 and Sky News Ireland Gráinne is a highly experienced host to facilitate this discussion for Pensions Awareness Week.

Paul Kenny spent more than 34 years in the pensions industry before being appointed as Ireland’s first Pensions Ombudsman in 2003. He retired from that position in May 2016. Paul was a founder Fellow of the Irish Institute of Pensions Management, a Director for ten years of the Retirement Planning Council of Ireland and its Chairman for three years. He has written and lectured extensively on pensions and related matters.

Declan is a Qualified Financial Advisor and Pensions Trustee Practitioner and has over 35 years' experience in the Pension & Investment industry.  He worked for several large brokerage houses including Mercer, Aon Consulting and FBD in Ireland and Australia before founding Allen Retirement & Finance based in Ranelagh, Dublin, which specializes in investments and pensions for individuals and companies. Declan is an avid golfer and recently completed his captaincy duties at Castle Golf Club.

Alan has been working in financial services for over 25 years and has a wealth of experience in investments, pensions and financial planning. As Head of Distribution for Standard Life – a life savings company that specialises in retirement, he is a strong advocate for the significance of financial planning and guidance. He promotes a comprehensive approach that harmonizes financial advice with personal journeys. Alan has a MA in Economics, an MSc in Financial Services – in addition he is a Certified Financial Planner and a Qualified Financial Advisor.

Kelly-Anne Quinn is a recently qualified Certified Financial Planner™ professional and graduate with LIA, and founder of Life Planning with an extensive background in financial planning.
With several years of hands-on experience in the field, Kelly-Anne has honed her expertise, particularly in the realm of retirement planning.
Kelly-Anne’s journey into the financial world began with a passion to help individuals and families navigate the intricate pathways of personal finance, ensuring a secure and fulfilling future.
Over the years, she has gained a reputation for crafting bespoke financial strategies tailored to her clients' unique needs and aspirations.
Her comprehensive understanding of wealth management, coupled with her specialist knowledge in retirement planning, positions her as a trusted advisor for those preparing for and transitioning into retirement.