Accent Financial Planning Limited

Reference number: 1054247

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Best Practice IFA Group Limited Reference number: 223112 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Accent Financial Planning Limited (FRN 1054247) is an AR of Best Practice IFA Group Limited (FRN 223112). When you use Accent Financial Planning's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Accent Financial Planning, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

  • No website on the FCA register

  • Verified phone number

    028 3839 2300

  • Verified address

    Carleton Chambers, 49 Carleton Street, Portadown, Craigavon, Northern Ireland, BT62 3EP, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • Brian Vallely & Co Investment Management

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
14865187
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
12 May 2023 (3 years old)
Registered office
1 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6DG, United Kingdom
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
James Alexander Gardner Director Jan 1985 12 May 2023
Brian Vallely Director Oct 1951 1 Nov 2023

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Best Practice IFA Group Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.

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
  • Brian Valley& Co Investment Management

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Accent Financial Planning Limited FCA authorised?
Accent Financial Planning Limited (FRN 1054247) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Accent Financial Planning?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Accent Financial Planning Limited (FRN 1054247) is an AR of Best Practice IFA Group Limited (FRN 223112). When you use Accent Financial Planning's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Accent Financial Planning, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Is my money safe with Accent Financial Planning?
Protection works through Best Practice IFA Group Limited, the principal firm responsible for Accent Financial Planning's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Accent Financial Planning a scam or clone?
Accent Financial Planning 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 Accent Financial Planning's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Accent Financial Planning's FRN is 1054247. You can verify it on the FCA register.