Andrea Michaela Hodgson

Reference number: 987732

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Appointed representative

Andrea Michaela Hodgson does not hold FCA authorisation of their own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for their regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Golden Charter Limited Reference number: 965279 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.
  • Andrea Michaela Hodgson (FRN 987732) is an AR of Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). When you use Andrea Michaela Hodgson's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Andrea Michaela Hodgson, 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

    01461 205920

  • Verified address

    134 High Street, Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, DG12 6DP, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • J & A Hodgson Independent Family Funeral Directors

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through Golden Charter 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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Andrea Michaela Hodgson FCA authorised?
Andrea Michaela Hodgson (FRN 987732) 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 Andrea Michaela Hodgson?
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. Andrea Michaela Hodgson (FRN 987732) is an AR of Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). When you use Andrea Michaela Hodgson's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Andrea Michaela Hodgson, 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 Andrea Michaela Hodgson?
Protection works through Golden Charter Limited, the principal firm responsible for Andrea Michaela Hodgson's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Andrea Michaela Hodgson a scam or clone?
Andrea Michaela Hodgson 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 Andrea Michaela Hodgson's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Andrea Michaela Hodgson's FRN is 987732. You can verify it on the FCA register.