Don't try this at home - Why DIY investing may be bad for your wealth
Event Details
Free
Date and Time
Tue, 2 December 2025
13:00 - 13:45
Location
Your event link is available via IOB Learn
Event Details
Free
Date and Time
Tue, 2 December 2025
13:00 - 13:45
Location
Your event link is available via IOB Learn
"Don't try this at home" is a mandatory disclaimer heard during any show which presents outrageous stunts or death-defying acts. Mandatory because there are more than a few silly people out there that they will actually try these things without the proper training and get hurt or worse killed.
DIY investing may not pose a danger to life but I do think it has consequences that can be life changing….
This programme taster will provide insights of into our Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning, Professional Certificate in Asset Management, and Professional Certificate in Retirement Planning.
There is 0.5 CPD hours available for the following designations:
QFA (Savings and Investments only)
CPD Member (Savings and Investments only)
Registered Stockbroker (Savings and Investments only)
Licentiate of Compliance Institute
Professional Banker
Fellow of Compliance Institute (Compliance)
Wealth Management Professional
Gary Connolly
Head of Investment Advisory & Execution Only
Gary is an investment Director in the investment team within Davy. He joined Davy in 2014 when Davy acquired his investment consulting business iCubed (set up in 2010), which he was appointed Managing Director of until 2018. Gary now heads up the investment advisory function within Davy and works with advisers and their clients in designing and implementing investment portfolio solutions.
Gary is a regular commentator in the media on investment topics and writes a monthly column in the Sunday Times money section. Gary holds a Masters in Economics from UCD.
