Andrew & Julie Brooks

Reference number: 966788

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Appointed representative

Andrew & Julie Brooks 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.
  • Andrew & Julie Brooks (FRN 966788) is an AR of Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). When you use Andrew & Julie Brooks's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Andrew & Julie Brooks, 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

    01444 454391

  • Verified address

    35 Wivelsfield Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4EN, United Kingdom

Also trades as
  • R.A Brooks and Son

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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 Andrew & Julie Brooks FCA authorised?
Andrew & Julie Brooks (FRN 966788) 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 Andrew & Julie Brooks?
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. Andrew & Julie Brooks (FRN 966788) is an AR of Golden Charter Limited (FRN 965279). When you use Andrew & Julie Brooks's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Andrew & Julie Brooks, 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 Andrew & Julie Brooks?
Protection works through Golden Charter Limited, the principal firm responsible for Andrew & Julie Brooks's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Andrew & Julie Brooks a scam or clone?
Andrew & Julie Brooks 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 Andrew & Julie Brooks's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Andrew & Julie Brooks's FRN is 966788. You can verify it on the FCA register.