Darragh Kelleher
78 Shenton Way #06-01 Singapore 079120
Based in Singapore, I am a fully-licensed financial planner providing expert financial advice to expatriates and high net worth individuals locally and across the region. Originally from Ireland, I have lived in Singapore for 14 years and am a Permanent Resident. I graduated from University College Cork with a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Honours), majoring in Economics. In addition to financial planning, I am qualified to provide advice on securities and ETFs. I am currently Financial Services Manager at IPP's Expat Advisory Group (MAS Licence Number: KDX300189596).
Helping people to sufficiently plan for the future is what drives my work ethic. Having worked in the unemployment office in Ireland during the global financial crisis, I saw first-hand many of the workforce who had been affected by the recession and made redundant. Witnessing the struggles of these individuals spurred me to join the financial planning business. This provides an avenue for me to partner others to effectively tailor suitable financial plans to reach goals such as maximising personal wealth, saving for retirement, and ensuring that their families are financially covered in case of unforeseen circumstances.
I am married to a Singaporean and we are happy parents of two young boys. Being a father, I understand the importance of children’s education fee planning and helping parents prepare for the costs. Outside of the office, I enjoy playing soccer and watching American football.
EXPERTISE
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Retirement Planning
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University and school fee planning
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Life Insurance
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Multi-Currency Wealth Management
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Legacy & Estate Planning
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ETFs
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UK Tax Planning Solutions
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Australian Tax Planning Solutions
QUALIFICATIONS
MAS Appointed Representative No. KDX300189596
Capital Markets & Financial Advisory Services Singapore – Singapore College of Insurance:
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M5 – Rules & Regulations for Financial Advisory Services
M8 – Collective Investment Schemes
M8a – Collective Investment Schemes II
M9 – Life Insurance & Investment-linked Policies
M9a – Life Insurance & Investment-linked Policies II
HI – Health Insurance
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Capital Markets & Financial Advisory Services Singapore – The Institute of Banking & Finance Singapore:
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M6 – Securities Products & Analysis
M6a – Securities & Futures Product Knowledge
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Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Commerce – University College Cork, Ireland
Major in Economics
EXPERIENCE
Senior Financial Consultant & Associate Manager
IPP Financial Advisers Pte Ltd
2013 - Present
Singapore
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Business Development Manager
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IPP Financial Advisers Pte Ltd
2011-2013
Singapore
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Local Officer
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Department of Social Protection, Government Department of Ireland
2011-2011
Ireland
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Clerical Officer
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Passport Office, Department of Foreign Affairs, Government Department of Ireland
2005-2010
Ireland
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
"Darragh has helped me with investments and retirement planning for several years now. I find him to be professional and helpful; most importantly, he is easily contactable when you need him. Darragh is very personable and has a good understanding of each individual’s requirements. It has been a pleasure working with him and I look forward to continuing to do so."
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- Michael Walsh, Professor at Nanyang Technological University
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"Darragh is professional, competent and knowledgeable. He keeps me up to date with my portfolio performance through quarterly reviews and market commentaries. Even when I left Singapore, Darragh kept up the level of service as promised. With my busy work schedule, having Darragh as my financial planner gives me peace of mind to reach my financial goals."
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- Sasi Menon, Director, Head of eDistribution Client Services APAC, HSBC
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"Darragh has been helping us for a few years with our financial planning while we lived in Singapore before retiring. When we moved overseas, Darragh made the process seamless. He assisted us through different life stages and continues to support our needs now that we are based in Portugal. Darragh is organised and responsive, and I would not hesitate to recommend Darragh to others."
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- Paul Kohl, Artist / Professor at Nanyang Technological University, and Izumi Ueda Yuu – Artist / Lecturer at Nanyang Technological University