Our Core Team

Daniel Glover

Managing Director

Daniel is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Pacem. He has over 10 years’ experience in financial services and is now responsible for setting the overall strategic direction of the firm along with the other Directors. Daniel leads the Financial Advisory team supporting our clients with all their financial needs.

Tony Glover

Director (Accounting & Tax)

Tony is a Chartered Tax Adviser with over forty years’ experience in all the stages of business life from start-up, through growth and development to merger and acquisition. He has specialist expertise in the use of trusts and complex estate planning strategies.

Elizabeth Crossan

Director (Accounting & Tax)

Lizzy leads our accounting and business advisory team. She works with clients to find the solution that delivers for their business. Lizzy is a qualified Chartered Accountant and joined our leadership team from a management role in Grant Thornton.

Lyn McMaster

Director (Financial Advisory)

Lyn joined the firm as part of our merger with Redrock Financial, where she was a Director since 2002. She has 30 years’ experience in Financial Services, and now is a Director in Pacem. As Head of Operations, she supports our team and ensures that we meet all our client’s needs.

Kevin Kelly

Director

Kevin leads on business development, strategy and marketing. Originally a client of Daniel and Tony, Kevin co-founded Pacem and ensures the customer is at the centre of everything we do. He holds a 1st Class BSc Hons (Marketing), MSc with Distinction (Strategy) and an MBA. He is also a Director of Podiem and Co-owner of MLN.

Ronnie Anderson

Associate

Ronnie is an associate at our Causeway office. He is a member of the Institute of Certified Practising Accountants and owned his own practice for 25 years before joining the Pacem team. Prior to that Ronnie worked for HMRC.

Frances Neely

People & Talent Manager

Frances has supported Pacem from the beginning but officially joined the team on a permanent basis in January 2023. With over 18 years of knowledge and experience, Frances works as our People & Talent Manager and supports the wellbeing and development of Pacem’s growing team.

Sean O’Donnell

Paraplanner

Sean joined Pacem’s Internship programme in July 2020 after completing his Degree in Finance and Investment Management, achieving a First-Class Honours. Having completed the internship programme, Sean is now a full-time planning analyst working towards the Level 4 Diploma. Sean supports the Advisory team in achieving client’s financial goals, as well as working as part of the Pacem Investment Committee.

Rachael Mason

Financial Planner

Rachael joined the firm as a placement student in 2017 while completing her Degree in Business Studies, achieving a First-Class Honours. She has since completed her Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning and is now working towards her Level 6 Advanced Diploma. Now a Financial Planner, Rachael works with clients to assess and advise them on all their financial needs.

Jade Bennett

Group Operations Manager

Jade joined the firm in January 2024 from PwC. She has completed her degree in Business Management and has a background in Financial Crime and Delivery & Operations Management, obtaining both CAMs and Prince2 qualifications. Jade now works as Group Operations Manager, providing operational support to the entire team, and is responsible for driving Pacem’s strategic business plan.

Dan O’Kane

Senior Planning Analyst

Dan joined in January 2022 from Cowen. He completed his Degree in Finance & Investment Management 2020, achieving a First-Class Honours. Dan has completed Pacem’s Internship program and is now a full-time Planning Analyst completing his Level 4 Diploma and supporting our team to meet client's needs.

Amy Macartney

Senior Planning Analyst

With nearly 8 years of experience in business banking, Amy joined the team in August 2023 from Amber River. Now a full-time Senior Planning Analyst, she is working towards her Level 4 Diploma and supporting our team to meet client’s needs.

Joanne Bigmore

Paraplanner

Joanne joined the firm in September 2023 from St. James’s Place. She completed her degree in Communications, Advertising and Marketing, and has since achieved her Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. Now a Paraplanner, Joanne works closely with our Financial Planning team to achieve client’s financial goals.

Karena Eccles

Accountant & Client Manager

Caroline McConaghie

Book-Keeper

Caroline joined Pacem part-time in October 2023. Having previously worked as a Mortgage Advisor, Caroline assists the Accountancy team with bookkeeping and VAT processing to help support client’s needs.

Yvonne Dunlop

Accounting Technician

Yvonne supports the accountancy team in delivering our bookkeeping services as well as payroll and accounts preparation. She is AITI qualified and has over 30 years’ experience in Bookkeeping in a wide range of businesses.

Jamie Galway

Trainee Accounting Technician

Jamie joined Pacem as an apprentice in August 2021. She is currently completing her HLA Level 5 Accounting Technicians course and supports our accountancy team in delivering a range of services including preparing accounts, bookkeeping and payroll.

Emily Keenan

Marketing, Communications & Events Executive

Emily joined Pacem in August 2023 from SciLeads. Having completed her degree in Business Management at Queen’s University, she now works full-time as a Marketing & Communications Executive, driving strategy and growth within the firm.

Crissie McConaghie

Senior Manager

Adam Martin

Planning Analyst

Adam is currently studying Economics at Ulster University and joined the Pacem team in May 2023 as part of our Internship Programme. He is now working as a full-time Planning Analyst, supporting our Financial Advisory team in achieving client’s financial goals.

Seanin McGarry

Planning Analyst

Seanin is currently studying Business Management at Queen’s University and completed a placement with ASM in Newry as part of her degree. Working as a part-time Planning Analyst, Seanin supports our Financial Planning team in meeting client’s needs.

Gavin McGovern

Planning Analyst

Gavin joined the team in July 2023 and is currently studying Accountancy at Queen’s University. He completed a placement with Dundas-Gallagher and now works part-time as a Planning Analyst, supporting our team in achieving client’s financial goals.

Angelika Dzenite

Business Data Apprentice

Angie is currently working as a Business Data Apprentice at Pacem as she completes her higher-level apprenticeship foundation degree in Business Data Management. She joined Pacem in September 2023 and supports our team in meeting client’s needs.

Emma Davison

Executive Assistant

Emma joined Pacem in December 2023 as Executive Assistant, having previously worked for PwC. With a background in events management & hospitality, Emma supports our directors and team to elevate the overall client experience and create a warm and welcoming environment.