Ciara Octigan

After completing her Law Degree at Lancaster University, Ciara joined the Aviva Financial Advice Academy. She was the first academy member to complete the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning alongside working within workplace pensions.

Ciara has since worked at both large providers and smaller independent financial advice firms, in both technical support roles and as an adviser, whilst obtaining Chartered status in her spare time. In addition to her academic achievements, Ciara is recognised within the industry having been nominated for Financial Adviser of the Year – North West in the 2025 Women in Financial Advice Awards and becoming a finalist for Young Achiever of the Year in the 2026 Professional Adviser Awards.

Ciara enjoys providing education and advice to clients in a professional and friendly way, often focussing on investments and pensions.

Ciara currently advises Aviva Financial Advice clients. Aviva Financial Advice is a trading style of Succession Financial Management Limited.

"I’m from Stockport and still live here now! When I’m not working, you will find me socialising with friends and family, enjoying the food, drink and culture Greater Manchester has to offer or fulfilling my volunteer duties as a member of the Greater Manchester Personal Finance Society Committee. I love going to events, particularly live music for an artist or band I haven’t heard of! Otherwise, I’m planning or going on my next trip – I love to travel far and wide."