ALWAYS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Reference number: 528062

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Authorised by the FCA

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

Identity

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Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
06441865
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
30 November 2007 (18 years old)
Registered office
Plews Cottage, Tunstall, Richmond, DL10 7QS, England
Nature of business
  • Financial management (SIC 70221)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Simon Charles Benbow Director May 1971 14 Feb 2008
Katie Joanne Benbow Director Oct 2000 10 Jun 2022

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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 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 P2P agreements
  • 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
  • Credit Broking
  • Debt-counselling
  • 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 ALWAYS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED FCA authorised?
Yes, ALWAYS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED (FRN 528062) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with ALWAYS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about ALWAYS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is ALWAYS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS a scam or clone?
ALWAYS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS 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 ALWAYS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
ALWAYS INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS's FRN is 528062. You can verify it on the FCA register.