About Blueprint Financial Planning

Financial Advisor West Cork

Founded in 2018, Blueprint Financial Planning is an award-winning, independent financial planning firm. Based in Skibbereen, West Cork, we proudly serve clients across Ireland, helping individuals, families, businesses and charities create financial clarity and confidence through tailored and transparent guidance.

We provide impartial advice to help you achieve your desired lifestyle and long-term goals. Our services include wealth management, investment and pension advice, protection planning, and cashflow forecasting, all designed to secure your future and eliminate your

worries.

Since opening our doors, we’ve been recognised for our commitment to excellence, earning a Business All-Star Award in 2019 and being named Financial Services Provider of the Year at the 2025 Cork Business Awards. Today, we manage over €40 million in client funds, reflecting the trust and relationships we’ve built nationwide.

Beyond financial planning, we believe in giving back. Each year, we host the Blueprint Charity Golf Classic, supporting charities and community initiatives in West Cork and beyond. We've raised over €40,000 to date.

At Blueprint Financial Planning, we strive to exceed your expectations. Our mission is to help you create a clear, confident plan for your financial future, which is reflected in our mantra: “Your Goals, Your Future, Your Plan”.

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Testimonials

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   martin mc cormack 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have entrusted John fully with my my pension planning, how to invest etc and all I can say is - I wish I had done it sooner. He has taken all the guesswork out of it. I trust him fully and don’t waste time wondering which funds I should be in etc. On top of that he’s a pleasure to deal with it and I am very happy I found John and Blueprint Financial Planning.
  
 
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   Susan Brady 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would highly recommend Blueprint Financial Planning. I have engaged with John on a number of financial areas and he has been nothing short of excellent. Based on his recommendations I have been able to make some changes to make my long term finances work for me much more efficiently and effectively. John is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to engage with. I would highly recommend to anyone else looking to avail of financial advice regardless of your situation.
  
 
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   Tom Cowhig 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A number of years ago,as we approached retirement, we sought some financial advice from John (Plueprint Financial Services).We were very impressed with the personal attention given to us and to our financial future. John clearly outlined all our financial options and advised us accordingly, taking into account how we might like to invest our money. John invested , on our behalf, and to be honest, they have made some nice returns for us. We have every confidence in his financial expertise and are very comfortable with his financial approach to the management of our finances.
  
 
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   Aisling Vaughan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I consider John as being an important person in my corner when it comes to advice and expertise around all things financial planning.

Working with John feels different - he genuinely cares about the people he works with and takes time to get to know you and your unique scenario and needs.

John's attention to detail and knowledge of financial planning means you feel heard and safe which are two important considerations for anyone who is making decisions for their future.

Apart from being an expert at what he does, John is an incredibly kind person and is always generous with his time and advice.

I can highly recommend John if you are wanting to make impactful decisions around your finances and are looking for a personal, positive experience.
  
 
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   Maura Dwyer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John O'Driscoll has vast experience in providing sound financial advice. A man of high personal integrity, his company provides an efficient and professional service. He has raised much needed funds for various charities in recent years. I would highly recommend Blueprint Financial Planning.
  
 
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   Leon Whelton Ltd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have known John O Driscoll for many years now. I have found John to be sincere, genuine, efficient and dedicated to his work. I would have no hesitation in recommending John as a financial planner/pension advisor.
  
 
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   mary crowley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you’re looking for sound financial advice, in plain language I would highly recommend John.
His calm & sincere approach to your individual financial situation & plan is very reassuring.
  
 
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   laura blake 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John has been incredible with his guidance on pension plans, health insurance/ life assurance, investments, college funds etc. For me, I didn’t know where to start when it came to financial health and setting myself up for the future! John has been professional, approachable and a great resource when it comes to financial planning and it’s giving me great piece of mind knowing he’s just an email or call away if I have any concerns/ questions!
  
 
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   Averyl Condell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have always found John so personable. He has a great way of explaining even the most complex products in an easy to understand way. Matching the product to my needs as opposed to the other way around.
He has always responded to any of my queries very promptly.
Am very happy with my experiences at Blueprint Financial Planning

Meet Our Directors

Qualifications

Professional Diploma Retirement Planning (RPA) , University College Dublin

Professional Diploma Financial Advice (QFA) , University College Dublin

MBS (Masters in Economics) , University College Cork

Higher Diploma (Economics) , University College Cork

BA (Economics Degree) , University College Cork

Accredited Thought Leader in Financial Services from the All Ireland Business Foundation

John O'Driscoll

Founder of Blueprint financial planning

A native of Skibbereen in West Cork, John is the founder and Managing Director of Blueprint Financial Planning and has over 15 years’ experience designing and implementing bespoke financial plans for individuals and families. John is highly qualified in his field and is a firm believer in constantly upskilling to add value to his clients. John is passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals and obtain their desired lifestyle.

Away from the office, John is very much a family first person and loves nothing more than spending time with his wife Yvonne and children Seán and Eve exploring the sights of his native Skibbereen and the wider West Cork area.

John’s main hobbies include Sport, Music and Podcasting. He is a lover of all sports but has a particular passion for Golf, Football and Squash. A self confessed music fanatic, John has a varied taste in music and has attended over 80 concerts so far, although don’t ask him which one was the best, it’s too tough a question.

John launched his own podcast called The Blueprint Podcast last year chatting with people from the world of business, entrepreneurship and sport.

Having lost his Father to cancer in 2019, John wanted to raise some funds for cancer charities. As an avid golfer John had the idea of a charity golf classic which to date has raised over €40,000 for the following charities:

Cork Arc Cancer House
Breakthrough Cancer Research
St Vincent de Paul (Skibbereen branch)
West Cork Down Syndrome
Autistic Classes at St Patrick's Boys National School (Skibbereen)

Read more about Blueprint's charitable endeavours in Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Yvonne O' Brien

Director of Blueprint financial planning

Yvonne brings a wealth of experience to Blueprint Financial Planning and holds the worldwide recognised qualification of Certified Financial Planner, and the qualification of Certified Equity Professional from her time at JP Morgan. Yvonne is our Marketing manager with responsibilities including client onboarding , clients events and Social Media strategy.

Qualifications

CFP, CEP, RPA, QFA

Why Work With Blueprint?

We are an award winning, innovative financial planning company in Cork. We provide a local, personal service with national reach.
We provide impartial financial advice (not tied to any provider, and give clear, jargon-free recommendations.)
Our recommendations are based on specialist experience with real people, business owners & directors.
Long-term planning, not one-off transactions. We won’t predict what will happen in investment markets (frankly no one knows, patience is key).
Most importantly we help clients move from financial complexity to financial confidence.