The people behind
Searing Point

Patrick undertook his primary degree in Accounting and Finance in Dublin City University and subsequently qualified as a chartered accountant in 1999 and is now a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland. Patrick worked with PwC in New York for a number of years before coming home to Ireland and setting up a medium sized practice. Patrick has also gained an MBA with distinction from Trinity College Dublin, as well as having obtained the Qualified Financial Advisor accreditation.

Ray is an experienced Chartered Tax Advisor and financial manager. Ray started his career with the Revenue Commissioners in 1979 and moved into private practice in 1991. He took a short sabbatical from practice between 2003 and 2005, during which time he managed an international property portfolio valued in excess of €3.0 billion across Ireland, UK, USA, Japan, Vietnam and Europe. Ray joined Searing Point in November 2017 as Tax Director, having provided consultancy services to the practice since its inception in 2013.

Nichola joined Searing Point in 2018 and provides operational support across the Wealth Management division, completing client valuations, recommendations, and portfolio reviews. Nichola has her QFA qualifications.

Gemma started her career within the TV/media and advertising sector, she has worked in a number of senior administration roles both in Ireland and the UK within Finance, HR and Strategic Planning. For the last 15 years she has worked within the Financial Services industry assisting Patrick and providing Client Services support to key clients. Gemma lives in Greystones with her husband David and their son Oscar.

Ruth has over 30 years’ experience working in management accounts, her career started in London working in the Advertising sector. She returned to Ireland with her husband and two children after 19 years and continued her employment in the Media industry. In 2016 she joined Searing Point as our internal management accountant, her interests include travel, skiing and cooking for family and friends.