Tipperary-based financial firm makes two new strategic acquisitions

SYS Financial, one of Ireland’s leading financial advisory firms, has announced that it has acquired Qifa Financial Planners and Efficient Financial, two prominent Irish financial planning practices.

These acquisitions are part of SYS Financial’s expansion strategy and will bring overall assets under management by the firm to over €650 million.

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With further acquisitions planned for 2025, the firm will grow its assets under management to over €1 billion by the end of the year.

Qifa Financial Planners is a financial planning practice in Mallow, Co Cork with clients right across Ireland.

The firm was founded in 2006 by its current Managing Director, Sean Lynch, and manages €76 million in client assets.

Efficient Financial was established in Arklow, Co Wicklow by Henry Crummy in 1976 and has since been succeeded by his sons, Harry and Derek.

The firm manages €50 million in client assets. Both Qifa Financial Planners and Efficient Financial provide specialist financial planning, wealth management, retirement planning, and cashflow modelling services.

Both Sean Lynch and Harry Crummy will continue to be actively involved as they move into senior roles with SYS Financial.

Tony Delaney, CEO, SYS Financial, said: “This is a landmark moment for SYS Financial as we welcome two highly respected firms into the group. Qifa Financial Planners and Efficient Financial bring outstanding reputations, deep client relationships, and decades of expertise to the table. These acquisitions strengthen our presence in key regional markets and reinforce our ambition to be the leading provider of client-focused financial planning in Ireland. I’m particularly pleased that Sean and Harry will take on senior roles within SYS Financial. Their involvement ensures continuity for clients and adds significant leadership depth to our team.”

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Sean Lynch, Managing Director, Qifa Financial Planners, said: “Joining SYS Financial marks an exciting new chapter for Qifa Financial Planners, our team, and our clients. For nearly two decades, we’ve focused on building trusted, long-term relationships with individuals and families across Ireland. Becoming part of SYS Financial allows us to continue that journey with the backing of an exceptional organisation that shares our client-first values and vision for the future.”

Harry Crummy, Director, Efficient Financial, said: “This is a very positive move for our clients and staff. Efficient Financial has always been committed to providing high-quality, personalised financial advice. By joining SYS Financial, we gain access to enhanced resources, cutting-edge technology, and broader expertise, all while maintaining the personal service and independent thinking our clients value.”