Building Financial Confidence Through Education

We've spent years helping people understand investments without the jargon or false promises

How We Started (And Why It Matters)

Back in 2019, I was sitting in a Dublin café listening to a friend explain why they'd lost their savings to a "guaranteed" investment scheme. That conversation changed everything for me.

Most financial education felt either too academic or too sales-focused. People needed something different — honest guidance that acknowledged both opportunities and real risks in investing.

We started Livaro with a simple idea: teach people to make informed financial decisions without promising them unrealistic returns. It's been challenging work, but watching someone gain confidence in their financial choices makes every effort worthwhile.

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Our Teaching Philosophy

Three principles that guide everything we do in financial education

Reality-Based Learning

We use actual market data and real case studies, not theoretical scenarios that don't match what people encounter.

Risk-First Approach

Before discussing potential returns, we help people understand and evaluate the risks involved in any investment decision.

Question Everything

We teach people to ask the right questions about investments and recognize warning signs in financial offers.

The People Behind Livaro

Our team combines academic research with practical experience to create educational content that actually helps people

Cillian Ó Treasaigh

Lead Financial Educator

Started his career in traditional banking before realizing most clients needed education more than products. Spent five years developing curriculum that makes complex financial concepts accessible. His approach focuses on building genuine understanding rather than memorizing rules.

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Aoibheann Fitzgerald

Investment Research Specialist

Brings a background in behavioral economics to financial education. She researches how people actually make investment decisions (versus how they think they do) and helps design learning experiences that account for real human psychology and decision-making patterns.

What Drives Our Work

Beyond the day-to-day education, we're working toward something bigger for Ireland's financial landscape

Our Purpose

Help Irish residents develop the knowledge and confidence to make informed investment decisions that align with their personal circumstances and goals. We believe financial education should be practical, honest, and accessible to everyone.

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Looking Ahead

We're building partnerships with community centers and libraries across Ireland to bring investment education to more people. Our goal for 2025-2026 is to develop workshops that address the specific challenges facing different age groups and economic situations.