D G S Independent Financial Advisers Limited

Reference number: 225814

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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
  • DGS Chartered Financial Planners

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
03784035
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 June 1999 (27 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Stephen Luigi Piacenti Director Oct 1965 8 Jun 1999
Daniel David Potgieter Director Jun 1983 2 Apr 2026
Richard Alexander Challis Director Sep 1986 2 Apr 2026
Stephen Luigi Piacenti Secretary Not published 8 Jun 1999

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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.
  • Advise on or arrange mortgages · Arrange equity release 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 a home reversion plan
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Advising on regulated mortgage contracts
  • Arranging (bringing about) a home reversion plan
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging (bringing about) regulated mortgage contracts
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • Making arrangements with a view to a home reversion plan
  • Making arrangements with a view to regulated mortgage contracts
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is D G S Independent Financial Advisers Limited FCA authorised?
Yes, D G S Independent Financial Advisers Limited (FRN 225814) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with D G S Independent Financial Advisers?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about D G S Independent Financial Advisers to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is D G S Independent Financial Advisers a scam or clone?
D G S Independent Financial Advisers 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 D G S Independent Financial Advisers's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
D G S Independent Financial Advisers's FRN is 225814. You can verify it on the FCA register.