DUBLIN, May 12, 2026 — NFP, an Aon company and leading property and casualty (P&C) broker and benefits consultant, today announced the acquisition of Metis Ireland, a financial planning and investment advisory business based in Limerick, Ireland. Carl Widger, managing director of Metis Ireland, will join NFP as head of Wealth and Financial Planning for NFP in Ireland, and will report to Colm Power, managing director, NFP in Ireland.
“This is a significant step for NFP, and we’re delighted to welcome Carl and his team as we continue to build our Private Wealth division and financial planning expertise in Ireland,” said Power. “Metis Ireland’s custom designed capabilities, focus on long‑term planning and commitment to client outcomes aligns perfectly with our client-first vision. Together, we can offer the Irish market access to broader resources and dedicated specialist insights while preserving the high‑value, trustworthy experience that distinguishes our two firms.”
Metis Ireland was established in 2014 and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, provides tailored financial planning, investment solutions and wealth structuring to private clients, executives and business owners. With offices in Limerick and Dublin, the business has grown largely through referrals and built a reputation for clear, goal‑focused planning and lasting client relationships.
“We’re excited to join NFP and provide clients with enhanced scale, greater access to specialist wealth resources and a strengthened platform for growth,” said Widger. “We share a common philosophy of honest and objective financial planning, ensuring that clients’ goals, ambitions and long-term priorities remain central to every decision.”
The acquisition of Metis Ireland follows NFP’s strategic expansion in the Irish market through a series of acquisitions, including The HR Suite, Orca Financial Group and HC Financial, as part of its long‑term growth in wealth management and employee benefits services. In recent years, NFP in Ireland has broadened its capabilities to include pensions, corporate benefits, commercial insurance and individual financial planning.
