Marc Westlake, a Chartered Financial Planner and Managing Director at Everlake, brings a wealth of knowledge in wealth management and tax-based services for families and foreign nationals in Ireland in this episode of Taxbytes For Expats.  Join us for Part 1 of this enlightening conversation as we unpack the layers of financial planning and tax considerations for expats living in Ireland. Marc's unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience makes for an informative and engaging discussion that you won't want to miss! Main Topics discussed in this Episode Marc introduces Everlake, explaining its focus on wealth management and tax-based services for expatriates in Ireland, particularly from the US, the UK, and South Africa. He shares his personal journey of moving from the UK to Ireland and how this experience shapes his expertise.We delve into the complexities of the Irish tax system, especially for foreign investments, and discuss the importance of informed decision-making in tax planning. Marc talks about the bigger picture of financial planning, encouraging people to enjoy their money and focusing on lifestyle goals rather than just financial objectives.A detailed discussion on Section 72 policies in Ireland, their costs, and effectiveness. Marc offers insights into alternative estate planning strategies that might be more beneficial than traditional insurance policies.Marc stresses the importance of aligning financial solutions to client-specific problems rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, underscoring the potential conflicts of interest in commission-based financial products. T​his episode is Part 1 of my conversation with Marc, with Part 2 to come in two weeks. I​f you're interested in engaging Marc in his services, get in touch via the Everlake website (https://everlake.ie/​). ​If you loved this episode or have a similar story, we'd love to hear from you! You can get in touch with us directly at [email protected] or leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Taxbytes for Expats is brought to you by ExpatTaxes.ie. If you're considering moving to or from Ireland and would like support with your taxes, book a consultation today: https://expattaxes.ie/services-and-pricing/. Mentioned in this episode: Special Offer from our Trusted Partner, Currencies Direct This episode is brought to you by Currencies Direct, our trusted currency exchange partner when transferring currency to or from Ireland. Use the link below and quote "Expat Taxes" when registering with Currencies Direct to receive a €50 One4All or Amazon voucher when you transfer €5000 or more in your first six months with Currencies Direct. Click here for Currencies Direct Special Offer