Our Core Team
Alison Bell
Director (Financial Advisory)
Alison joined the firm as part of our merger with Redrock Financial, where she was a Director since 2002. She has been a Financial Adviser for 20 years, and now plays a key role within Pacem as a Senior Financial Adviser, responsible for advising and meeting our client’s needs.
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.
Dan O’Kane
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.
Daniella Avery-Cunningham
Planning Analyst Intern
Daniella joined in 2022 as a placement student. She currently studies a degree in Finance and Investment Management and has previously worked for JP Morgan. During her placement she will be working towards her R01 qualification, whilst also supporting our Financial Advisory team.
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.
Gemma McShane
Operations Manager
Gemma joined the team in 2015 as a placement student, before completing her degree in Finance & Investment Analysis achieving a First-Class Honours. Gemma completed her Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning in 2018. As Operations Manager, Gemma is responsible for the smooth daily operations of Pacem.
Jack Mulligan
Planning Analyst Intern
Jack joined the firm in 2022 after contacting Pacem to gain some experience in the Financial Services industry. Jack joined Pacem’s Internship programme in May after working part-time and is currently working towards his Level 4 Diploma. Jack supports our Financial Advisory team in achieving client goals.
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.
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.
Lesley Irwin
Director (Accounting & Tax)
Lesley has run her own practice for over 15 years and has recently merged her firm, Irwin-McAfee Chartered Accountants, with Pacem. Lesley is a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Tax Advisor and plays a key role in servicing our accountancy clients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sean McCann
Senior Planning Analyst
Sean joined the firm in 2021 from FinTrU. He completed his Degree in Finance & Investment Management, achieving a First-Class Honours. Sean has completed Pacem’s Internship program and is now a full-time Planning Analyst completing his Level 4 Diploma and supporting our Financial Advisory team in achieving client’s financial goals.
Shannon Bermingham
Trainee Chartered Accountant
Shannon joined Pacem as an intern in 2020 after graduating with a degree in Business Studies from Ulster University. Since then, Shannon has completed her Postgraduate in Accounting with a distinction and will be starting her professional qualifications with Chartered Accountants Ireland.
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.
Tyrene Kerr
Business Support
Tyrene joined the firm in September 2021 bringing a wealth of experience from a wide range of business administration roles. She supports the financial advisory team in meeting our 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.
