About Us

Aurelia was established in May 2023 with the primary goal of advising and supporting clients in navigating their financial journeys.

About Us

Aurelia was established in May 2023 with the primary goal of advising and supporting clients in navigating their financial journeys.

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The Name - Aurelia Financial Planning Solutions Limited

Aurelia was established in May 2023 with the primary goal of advising and supporting clients in navigating their financial journeys, achieving their personal goals and to always Add Value.

The name Aurelia was chosen for its close links to philosophy and enduring ideals. Steeped in a rich history, Aurelia is a gilded reminder that knowledge and reason are worth their weight In gold. 

Pronounced :
[AW-RAI-LEE-A]

Aurelia is of Latin origin meaning “the golden one. “Infused with prestige, this glittering title can be traced back to the ancient Roman surname, Aurelius, and is most greatly associated with the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius.

The name is closely linked to philosophy, intellect, and enduring ideals. With a feminine tone, over time the name “Aurelia” has been used in various cultures and languages.  Aurelia remains a timeless and elegant name with a connection to the concept of beauty and preciousness associated with gold.

Steeped in a rich history, Aurelia is a gilded reminder that knowledge and reason are worth their weight In gold. 

Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.

Dan Gable

Our Team

Stephen Jones

Stephen, one of the founders of Aurelia Financial Planning, began his career in financial services in 1995 with Standard Life. In 2005, he joined Acumen & Trust, one of the leading independent Irish financial intermediaries, becoming Director and Head of the Wealth Management team in 2016. 

Stephen, a QFA and RPA, combines a strong technical background, with a focus on the delivery on quality advice to all of the firm’s clients. 

Ciara Jones 

Ciara, also one of the founders of Aurelia Financial Planning, commenced her career in 1995 with Standard Life before joining IIB Finance Ltd in 2000 as a Sales Executive. 

Ciara joined Acumen & Trust in 2013, where she developed a bespoke client relations management system, enabling the delivery of consistent and responsive service to clients. She became Head of Client Services and managed both the customer services team and Acumen & Trust’s relationships with multiple financial institutions. 

A QFA, Ciara’s focus remains on the delivery of strong service to clients, and the development of systems to enable such service to be handled in as efficient manner as possible. 

Colm Brennan

Colm Brennan, director of Aurelia Financial Planning Solutions Ltd, is a qualified Tax Consultant having begun his career with KPMG in 1986. Colm subsequently moved to financial intermediary, Davy Planlife and then in 1996 co-founded Acumen & Trust, a financial advisory firm based in Sandyford, Dublin. The firm, of which Colm became CEO in 2007, specialised in investment, pension, and tax advice and grew to manage €1.1 billion in assets for 350 corporate clients and 1,500 private investors. In February 2020, the company was acquired by Irish Life.