Best Financial Group Ltd

Reference number: 1005176

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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

TMG Direct Limited Reference number: 786245 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.
  • Best Financial Group Ltd (FRN 1005176) is an AR of TMG Direct Limited (FRN 786245). When you use Best Financial Group's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Best Financial Group, 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

    07759 126664

  • Verified address

    12B Fanton Hall Farm, Arterial Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9JF, United Kingdom

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
09528147
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
7 April 2015 (11 years old)
Registered office
Unit7a Radford Crescent, Billericay, CM12 0DU, England
Nature of business
  • Activities of mortgage finance companies (SIC 64922)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Ian David Wicks Director Jan 1969 7 Apr 2015

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection works through TMG Direct 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 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • Best Lending Solutions Limited
  • Best Mortgage Group Ltd

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Financial Group Ltd FCA authorised?
Best Financial Group Ltd (FRN 1005176) 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 Best Financial Group?
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. Best Financial Group Ltd (FRN 1005176) is an AR of TMG Direct Limited (FRN 786245). When you use Best Financial Group's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Best Financial Group, 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 Best Financial Group?
Protection works through TMG Direct Limited, the principal firm responsible for Best Financial Group's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Best Financial Group a scam or clone?
Best Financial Group 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 Best Financial Group's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Best Financial Group's FRN is 1005176. You can verify it on the FCA register.