SYS Financial, one of Ireland’s leading financial advisory firms, has announced the acquisition of Portlaoise financial planning practice GTL Life and Pensions.
The acquisition is part of SYS Financial’s expansion strategy and will bring overall assets under management by the firm to over €680 million.
The firm has further acquisitions in the pipeline which are projected to bring its client assets under management to €1.3 billion by the start of quarter two in 2026.
Portlaoise-based GTL Life and Pensions was founded in 1977 by the late John Lawlor and is currently led by his daughter, Emma Lawlor, as Managing Director.
With €30 million in assets under management and clients right across Ireland, the company has built a strong reputation for personalised financial planning and long-term client relationships.
SYS Financial was founded in 2015 by former Tipperary hurler Tony Delaney.
He spent more than two decades with New Ireland, initially as a financial adviser, before a long period as a regional sales manager.
SYS Financial is an award-winning financial advisory firm and one of Ireland’s leading providers of tailored financial solutions for employers, individuals, families, and private wealth clients.
They currently have offices in Nenagh, Dublin, Cork and Limerick.
Mr Delaney said: “We’re delighted to welcome GTL Life and Pensions into SYS Financial.
“It is a firm which shares our culture and values of integrity, professionalism, and client-first advice.
“This acquisition strengthens our presence in a key regional market and reinforces our ambition to be the leading provider of client-focused financial planning in Ireland.
“We are committed to expanding our footprint across Ireland and delivering exceptional service to our clients.”
Emma Lawlor, Managing Director, GTL Life and Pensions, said: “This is a very positive move for our clients.
“Joining SYS Financial represents a natural next step, providing our clients with continued personal service backed by the strength, technology, and expertise of a leading national firm.
“I’m looking forward to contributing to SYS Financial’s growth in the years ahead.”
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