Anderson Brown (Whitby) Ltd

Reference number: 207702

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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.
  • Anderson Brown (Whitby) Ltd (FRN 207702) is an AR of Best Practice IFA Group Limited (FRN 223112). When you use Anderson Brown (Whitby)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Anderson Brown (Whitby), 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.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
04302436
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
10 October 2001 (24 years old)
Registered office
Matches the FCA register address ✓
Nature of business
  • Administration of financial markets (SIC 66110)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Mark Jon Anderson Director Apr 1971 10 Oct 2001
Andrew Brown Director Oct 1962 10 Oct 2001
Alison Jane Anderson Director Mar 1967 1 Mar 2017
Jane Louise Brown Director Mar 1963 1 Mar 2017
Joshua Luke Roberts Director Dec 1989 1 Nov 2022
Emily Beth Williamson Director Sep 1993 1 Mar 2025
Andrew Brown Secretary Not published 10 Oct 2001

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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.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds one earlier registered name for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Anderson Brown & Gollogly Financial Services Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Anderson Brown (Whitby) Ltd FCA authorised?
Anderson Brown (Whitby) Ltd (FRN 207702) 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 Anderson Brown (Whitby)?
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. Anderson Brown (Whitby) Ltd (FRN 207702) is an AR of Best Practice IFA Group Limited (FRN 223112). When you use Anderson Brown (Whitby)'s services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Anderson Brown (Whitby), 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 Anderson Brown (Whitby)?
Protection works through Best Practice IFA Group Limited, the principal firm responsible for Anderson Brown (Whitby)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Anderson Brown (Whitby) a scam or clone?
Anderson Brown (Whitby) 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 Anderson Brown (Whitby)'s Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Anderson Brown (Whitby)'s FRN is 207702. You can verify it on the FCA register.