Attentus Financial Planning Ltd

Reference number: 1032765

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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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Also trades as
  • Attentus

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
16130292
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
11 December 2024 (1 year old)
Registered office
39 Dunsford Gardens, Exeter, EX4 1LN, England
Nature of business
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Timothy James Whyte Director Dec 1979 11 Dec 2024

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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.

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  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Limits on what they may do

  • Client and Staff Limitation
    1. The Firm will only onboard or otherwise advise clients currently or formerly advised by Sandle Nash Limited (FRN 613677) (“Sandle Nash) other than those set out in the Annex to this document, with the FCA's prior written consent. 2. The Firm must notify the FCA within seven days of becoming aware of any current or former director, shareholder or employee of Sandle Nash, or any Person with which Sandle Nash held a business relationship (including Persons from which Sandle Nash received client referrals/introductions): a. seeking to acquire shares in the Firm; and b. acquiring shares in the Firm. For the avoidance of doubt, this Requirement does not remove the need for any relevant Change in Control notification(s) as required by relevant legislation, or changes in close links, or otherwise as required by the FCA Handbook. 3. The Firm must notify the FCA if the Firm intends to engage or employ the services of any current or former director, shareholder or employee of Sandle Nash, or any person which Sandle Nash held a business relationship (including Persons from which Sandle Nash received client referrals/introductions), in any capacity. This includes but is not limited to: (a) as an employee, director, consultant or agent; and/or (b) making referrals/introductions of clients or business to and/or receiving referrals/introductions of clients or business from. The Firm must not engage or employ the services of any Persons captured under this Requirement without first providing notification to the FCA in accordance with this Requirement. Effective date 4. The requirements in this application are to take effect immediately upon the Firm becoming Part 4A authorised and upon their acceptance by the FCA, as notified to the Firm via email. Variation and cancellation 5. The Requirements herein will remain in effect until such time as the FCA provides to the Firm its written consent to vary or rescind the requirements in part or in full (whether upon application by the Firm or on the FCA's own initiative).

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 Attentus Financial Planning Ltd FCA authorised?
Yes, Attentus Financial Planning Ltd (FRN 1032765) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Attentus Financial Planning?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Attentus Financial Planning to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Attentus Financial Planning a scam or clone?
Attentus 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 Attentus Financial Planning's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Attentus Financial Planning's FRN is 1032765. You can verify it on the FCA register.