Meet the Team

We are a family run business that understand all clients financial worries. Our goal is to help them achieve Financial Health and Wellness.

Adrian Godwin CTA FCCA QFA RPA

Adrian Godwin CTA FCCA QFA RPA

Senior Financial Consultant

Director

Adrian is co founder and managing director of Oaktree Financial Services. Adrian qualified as an Accountant and Tax Advisor with one of the Big 4 companies and has worked extensively on Estate Planning and Wealth Management projects.

Adrian has also worked on a number of investments projects for investment funds and US colleges including Yale, Harvard and Hewlett Packard.

Having gained the Qualified Financial Advisor status in 2010, Adrian went on to establish Oaktree Financial Services with a view of ensuring that clients’ needs were put first and that sound, clear investment options were given.

Adrian has a very special way to help clients simplify extremely complex issues and offer them reassurances with best practice options. With his unique skill set and qualifications, clients achieve a fully rounded and thought out life plan with which they can work with.

Tracy Sumstad QFA RPA SIA

Tracy Sumstad QFA RPA SIA

Senior Financial Consultant

Director

Tracy is a highly qualified and experienced industry specialist with over 20 years in the Finance Sector. Her extensive experience in Ireland and internationally puts her in an ideal position to provide advice on all areas of financial planning needs and corporate solutions.

Tracy’s priority is to help clients identify what is particularly important to each of them with a focus on their values and goals. Her strength is to empower companies and individuals to make well-reasoned financial decisions that help them protect, safeguard and enhance their wealth and success..

Tracy strives to help people with their financial planning needs. She values one-to-one interactions with people, helping them plan and achieve their objectives is what really gives Tracy job satisfaction. Her vast experience with both personal and corporate clients puts her in an ideal position to provide advice on complex financial matters.

Ciara Tobin CIP QFA

Ciara Tobin CIP QFA

Life & Pensions Administrator

Ciara started with Oaktree in September 2013, and over the years has grown with the company to become an integral member of our team. She achieved industry qualification with great dedication and commitment and is now a Certified Insurance Practitioner and a Qualified Financial Advisor.

Ciara is the champion of ensuring that the life and pensions advisor support is running effectively and efficiently. She is extremely client-focused and thrives on all the challenges that arise to make sure that the people we’re in business to help will always receive the very best service.

Denis Ahern QFA

Denis Ahern QFA

Mortgage Specialist

Denis has over 15 years experience in securing mortgages for clients. This experience in both good times and bad ensures that clients receive the best advice to become mortgage ready and to secure the best mortgage offer they can for their dream home.

Denis works with clients to help them prepare for a successful mortgage application and goes beyond the call of duty to ensure that all clients can purchase/buy their dream home.

Denis is also a Qualified Financial Advisor and works closely with his clients to develop a life plan and to ensure that his clients are on target to secure the future they want.

Paul McNamara QFA, SIA, RPA

Paul McNamara QFA, SIA, RPA

Financial Planner

Paul joined Oaktree Financial in 2025 and has quickly established himself as a driven and knowledgeable financial professional. During this time, he has gained valuable hands-on experience across a range of financial planning areas, focusing on delivering clear, practical advice tailored to each client’s needs.

He has completed his Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA) designation, along with the Specialist Investment Advice (SIA) and Retirement Planning Advice (RPA) qualifications and is currently working toward achieving his Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

Paul prides himself on building strong client relationships through trust, transparency, and clear communication, helping clients make confident and informed financial decisions

Trish Hyland

Trish Hyland

Accounts Assistant

Trish Hyland is Oaktree Financial Service’s Accounts Assistant and has been an integral part of the team for many years. With a strong background in accounting and administration, she plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day financial operations of the business.

Working behind the scenes, Trish manages accounts administration, financial records, supplier payments, and internal financial processes with exceptional attention to detail. Her organised and methodical approach helps ensure that Oaktree operates efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism.

Known for her reliability, dedication, and friendly manner, Trish is a valued member of the Oaktree team. Her experience and commitment provide an important foundation that allows the firm’s advisers to focus on delivering outstanding service and financial planning advice to clients. Outside of work, Trish enjoys spending time with her family and is well known within the team for her caring nature and willingness to help wherever needed.

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Registered in Ireland. Company Registration Number: 485462
Oaktree Financial Services Limited t/a Oaktree Financial Services/Oaktree Mortgage Services is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland under C65992.

CONTACT:

PHONE (LOCAL): 025 30588
EMAIL: info@oaktreefinancial.ie

ADDRESS – FERMOY:

Oaktree Financial Services Ltd.,
10 Pearse Square,
Fermoy, Co. Cork, P61 HF67
PHONE: 025 30588

ADDRESS – DUBLIN:

Oaktree Financial Services Ltd.,
50-56 Merrion Road,
Dublin 4, D04V4K3
PHONE: 01 9020610

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