PFM Associates Limited

Reference number: 213724

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

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Also trades as
  • Purposeful Financial Management
  • Purposeful.Money
  • Purposeful Mortgages

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03871403
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
4 November 1999 (26 years old)
Registered office
First Floor, Quay House,, 7 The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HA, England
Nature of business
  • Activities auxiliary to financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 66190)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Richard John Rhodes Director May 1968 8 Feb 2019
William Pardy Director Apr 1969 25 Mar 2024
Natalie Anne-Marie Kempster Director May 1981 16 Jun 2025

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages FSCS may apply
    Mortgage advice and arranging may be FSCS-covered, up to the limit that applies.
  • Lend or arrange credit No FSCS cover
    Consumer credit is not covered by the FSCS, so there is no compensation scheme if the firm fails.
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  • Acting as a CBTL advisor
  • Acting as a CBTL arranger
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Providing Credit Information Services

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired one trading name. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired name
  • Little & Georgiou

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is PFM Associates Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, PFM Associates Limited (FRN 213724) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with PFM Associates?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about PFM Associates to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is PFM Associates a scam or clone?
PFM Associates is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is PFM Associates's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
PFM Associates's FRN is 213724. You can verify it on the FCA register.