About
Us
Our Story
Based in the heart of Dublin city Growth Investments Limited was founded in 1982 by Jim Cotter with a simple aim to provide top quality financial advice and support to clients in Dublin and all over Ireland. In 1998 Growth Investments became a family run firm when Jim’s son Richard joined the company, having ‘earned his stripes’ learning about the industry working with New Ireland and Canada Life.
Now over 40 years later, while much has changed in Ireland during this time, we are proud to say that the cornerstone core values of delivering the highest quality advice and putting our clients first are still at the heart of our business
Awards & Nominations
WINNER 2016
LPI Broker Awards Lifetime Achievement - Jim Cotter
WINNER 2017
LPI Broker Awards Best Life & Pensions Broker – Growth Investments Ltd
RUNNER UP 2015, 2018, 2019
LPI Broker Awards Best Life & Pensions Broker
Richard Cotter
BabS, QFA, APA (General Ins), SIA, RPA - Managing Director
Richard is our Managing Director. With qualifications in business and general insurance, Richard has a genuine interest in people’s stories.
He gets a kick out of helping people and likes to get stuck in at all levels of the business process. With no question too big or too small, Richard’s door is always open.
Highlights
30 years in the Financial Services profession, Current President of Brokers Ireland (our representative trade body), specialist in the areas of cashflow modelling, financial forecasting, group life & disability, retirement planning, keyman and Co-Directors Insurance, estate planning and relationship management.
Three Questions
If you could meet any famous person, living or dead, who would it be?
Robby Naish, he won 24 World Championship Windsurfing titles, his first at age 13. He is also considered a pioneer of kiteboarding and standup paddleboarding.
Favourite TV show or Movie?
Ted Lasso!
Stephen Tanner
QFA - Senior Account Manager
Although worlds apart, Stephen has managed to infuse his work in Growth with the traits he learned on the rugby pitch; respect, teamwork, communication and managing change.
This means no matter what the business case or query, our clients can be sure they are getting the right type of support and guidance every step of the way.
Highlights
Over 20 years’ experience in the Financial Services, in-depth industry knowledge and expertise in retirement planning, business strategy, portfolio management, relationship management, investment approach and protection planning.
Three Questions
Aside from work, what is your favourite pastime or what gives you the most joy?
Being with my mates but I’ll say my wife and kids .
What’s your favourite colour and why?
Blue – I don’t know why.
When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up?
Pete Mitchell – aka Maverick
Michelle Mee (Lynch)
OFA, RPA, SIA, PTP, FPRA, CFP® - Director
Michelle is the heart of our organisation. With the company since 1998, she keeps the office running like a well-oiled machine and is the first line of support for new and existing business cases.
Michelle is open, helpful and dedicated, she boasts phenomenal attention to detail and a positive ‘client first’ attitude.
Highlights
25 years’ experience in the Financial Service sector, unparalleled knowledge of compliance, industry regulations, scheme administration, client support and client management.
Three Questions
If you could meet any famous person, living or dead, who would it be?
David Attenborough
What’s your favourite colour and why
Green – I find it Calm and Creative (opposites)
Do you have a favourite genre of music or who is your favourite music artist?
Rock ‘n’ Roll – Guns & Roses plus any oldies music – Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra (RAT Pack) & Michael Bubbles (Buble) It’s the Gemini
Mairéad Kehoe
B.A Communications, M.A Digital Media - Communications & Engagement
As our in-house “Comms guru”, Mairéad supports on all business cases but is primarily tasked with managing and maintaining our communications, member engagement and online presence – making sure we speak in plain English, keep clear of industry jargon and provide the client with the best experience possible.
Highlights
Over 15 years’ experience in client management and 7 years media awareness. Hands on experience and knowledge of change management, employee engagement, project management and implementation, culture transformation, multi-media, and multi-channel communication approaches.
Three Questions
If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be and why?
New Zealand, we discovered long-lost family there when doing the family tree so it would be nice to go meet them!
If you could meet any famous person, living or dead, who would it be?
Bette Middler – she’s an icon.
Tea or coffee?
Tea first, then coffee.