FIRE VS Financial Advisors - an Interview with Robert Whelan

FIRE VS Financial Advisors - an Interview with Robert Whelan

From The Irish FIRE Podcast by Michael Houghton

April 14, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 119

About this episode

Michael interviews Robert Whelan about the role of financial advisors in achieving financial independence.

In this episode, Michael talks with Robert Whelan, from Rockwell Financial. Originally from Carlow and now living in Dublin, Robert shares his family background, from working with his Dad as a milkman, to working in hospitality, to eventually launching his own business in 2009 as a financial advisor. Robert answers some tough questions around how those pursuing financial independence can work with a financial advisor to make the journey easier. He also shares his wisdom around starting his own business and discusses typical advice he would give for those in the “boring middle”. Show Notes: Rockwill Financial:https://rockwellfinancial.ie FollowRockwell on Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rockwell_financial Follow Rockwell on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rockwellfinancialmanagement/ Connect with Robert on Linked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-whelan-3baa4120/ Join the newsletter:https://www.firepodcast.ie/newsletter This episode has been sponsored by KennCo Insurance. KennCo Underwriting Ltd T/A KennCo Insurance is regulated by The Central Bank of Ireland.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Houghton

Guest: Robert Whelan

Topics covered

  • financial independence
  • financial advisors
  • business advice
  • entrepreneurship
  • personal finance

Keywords

  • financial independence
  • financial advisors
  • Rockwell Financial
  • entrepreneurship
  • business advice

Sponsors

KennCo Insurance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rockwell Financial

Places: Carlow, Dublin

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