FIRE VS Financial Advisors - an Interview with Robert Whelan

The Irish FIRE Podcast by Michael Houghton

Apr 14, 202651:44Business

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 hosp...

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